BIO

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R.J. Ong is a Director of Photography currently based in the London, UK. After earning his B.A. from Emerson College, he moved to Los Angeles and started his career as a camera assistant in Los Angeles for several years before eventually moving into the field of cinematography. 

From working with celebrities to passion projects, his work experiences assures his professionalism, flexibility and commitment to every project. 

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AWARDS

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"WATAMULA" - WERELDMUSEUM

Dir: Kevin Osepa

 

Nomination -Golden Calf Competition - Netherlands Film Festival 2020

Nomination - Directors Forum - Netherlands Film Festival 2020

Nomination - Debut Competition - Netherlands Film Festival 2020 

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"PATROON" - VICE MEDIA & RECENT

Dir: Mario Gonsalves

 

Shortlist - YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARDS 2020

Finalist - New York Cinematography Awards 2020

Best Cinematographer of the Month - Asian Cinematography Awards 2020

Best Cinematographer of a Short Film - Asian Cinematography Awards 2020

Winner (Artistic Achievement) - HKU Awards 2019

Official Selection - Nederlands Film Festival 2019  

Honorable Mention - Best Cinematography - Prague International Indie Film Festival (3rd Quarter)

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