Anastas Michos
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| Born | New York, New York |
| Occupation | Director of Photography and Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Partner(s) | Nicki Ledermann |
Anastas "Tas" Michos is an American-Greek director of photography and cinematographer known for his versatility in photographing various genres in motion picture and television.
Before becoming a Director of Photography, Michos worked for over a decade as a camera and Steadicam operator. Michos is an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers, Greek Society of Cinematographers (GSC), and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[1]
Michos was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie in 2023 for his work on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities, working on the episode "The Autopsy".[2] This was Michos's first Emmy Award nomination.
Career
Michos began his career working as a camera assistant on music documentaries, and moved onto work as a news cameraman, learning the art of visual storytelling, before entering the film industry.[3] He met Garrett Brown (Steadicam inventor) through Larry McConkey and alongside McConkey designed Brown's invention, the SkyCam.[4]
Michos became well-known for his cinematography in such features as Man on the Moon, Mona Lisa Smile, and Perfect Stranger.[5] His versatility is evident in a portfolio that spans from the romantic comedy ‘The Kissing Booth’ through to the horror classic ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D'[6]
An avid musical enthusiast, Michos is known to entwine music into the craft of camera movement and once listened to a Director's walkman whilst shooting to film in the style of the music played to him.[3]
In 2022, worked on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities. Michos is quoted to have enjoyed working on the project, as "it felt like making a short film rather than a TV show, with each piece a crafted short story rather than a serialization."[7] Michos's work on Cabinet of Curiosities earned him an Emmy Award as well as a nomination from the American Society of Cinematographers.[8] [9]
Personal life
Michos lives in New York City, New York City with his partner, Academy Award nominated make up artist, Nicki Ledermann.[10]
References
- ↑ "Anastas N. Michos, ASC, GSC Curates Society's Instagram". Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- ↑ "Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC". The Emmys.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Podcast". The Fincher Analyst (Podcast). 11 August 2023.
- ↑ Grimes, William (10 February 1992). "Jumpy Job of Looking Smooth on Film". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Anastas N. Michos, ASC, GSC Curates Society's Instagram". The ASC. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- ↑ National Herald, The (17 September 2024). "Greek-American Cinematographer Anastas Michos, a Master of Visual Storytelling". Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ↑ "The Cinematography Podcast: Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC". 11 August 2023.
- ↑ "Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 2023 - Nominees & Winners". www.thetelevisionacademy.com.
- ↑ "2023 ASC Awards Nominees Announced". The American Society of Cinematographers.
- ↑ "ABOUT". NICKI LEDERMANN.
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