CSC ASSOCIATE • DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Cinematographer
in Montreal
Michael Franceschini
CSC Associate Cinematographer • IMDb: nm3486402
A Montreal-based Director of Photography with over 12 years behind the lens. I shoot documentaries, TV movies, TV series, and commercials with a cinematic eye and full ownership of professional camera, lighting, and grip equipment. Available for hire across Montreal, Quebec, and Canada-wide.
Michael Franceschini
CINEMATOGRAPHER
12+
Years Experience
30+
Films & Series Shot
CSC
Associate Member
22+
Awards & Nominations
WHAT I SHOOT
Documentaries
Feature-length and short documentaries. A cinematic approach to non-fiction — Padre Pio (15 awards), Land of Thorns (7 awards).
22+ Awards & Nominations
TV Movies & Series
Narrative cinematography for television. WHIP CREAM (2025), 1994 (2024) — shot with cinema cameras and full crew.
Streaming on Prime Video, Tubi, Apple TV
Commercials & Promos
High-end commercial cinematography. Brand films, advertising spots, and sports promos for agencies and direct clients.
Full In-House Production
ON SET & BEHIND THE LENS
EQUIPMENT
I own and operate a full professional cinema package — no rental houses, no markup, production-ready.
Camera
Cinema camera package, prime & zoom lenses, matte box, follow focus, on-board monitors
Lighting
LED panels, fresnels, practicals, flags, diffusion, grip modifiers
Support
Tripods, slider, gimbal, dolly, jib, shoulder rig, EasyRig
Full gear list available on request.
HOW I WORK
01
Brief
We discuss your project — genre, references, logistics, creative vision.
02
Prep
Location scouts, shot lists, camera tests, crew. Everything locked before day one.
03
Shoot
On set with full camera, lighting, and grip package. I run camera or lead the team.
04
Post
I can stay through color grade and final delivery, or hand off to your editor.
Looking for a Cinematographer in Montreal?
Whether you're a production house staffing a shoot, a director looking for a DP, or an international crew needing a local cinematographer — I'm available.