Julian Chojnacki
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
- Cinematographer
Julian started making 8mm and Super 8 movies at the age of ten, with a
camera given to him by his father. One of these early films gained
recognition at the Canadian Amateur Film Festival. While still creating
films, Julian pursued his musical career as a drummer in a Canadian
rock band. He then chose to spend the majority of his time pursing his
career in the Film & TV industry by learning the art of Steadicam, from
the Academy Award winning inventor,
Garrett Brown in 1979. Julian was
chosen to tour alongside Pope John Paul II in 1984 for the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), a cherished honor. Julian became a
recognized Steadicam master in 1988, which was followed by many films
where Julian was both the A Camera operator and Steadicam operator. His
standout style and knowledge of story telling brought him his first
directing opportunity with the CBS TV Series, Nash Bridges, starring
Don Johnson and
Cheech Marin.
Julian's diverse talents as Director, Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Camera operator, Writer & Editor have successfully contributed to his innovative style in Film, television & Music Video Production. Julian has spent the past 35 years in the entertainment business and holds such accomplishments as Director for the TV series, "Nash Bridges", "The Strip", starring Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints) and "The District", starring Craig T. Nelson (Poltergeist), as well, Director of the Lifetime TV movie, "A Mother's Testimony", starring Kate Jackson (Charlie's Angels) and the short film, "Heartburn", starring Dennis Haysbert (The Unit).
Julian has directed Music Videos of all genres including, the critically acclaimed 'City of Dreams: Artists for Tennessee Flood Relief' written by 2010 CCMA artist of the year, Victoria Banks, "Live Forever" by Billy Joe Shaver, which was nominated for a CMT video award, as well, Country artist Chad Lee, Craig Hand of the Band, Bush Hawg, Gospel/Hip Hop artist David Prince, Rock/Blues Artist Jeffrey James, Outlaw Country Artist Wes Hayden, The Jeffersons; Lisa Brokop & Paul Jefferson, Pop artist, Rachel Farris, Latino artist, Rigo Sanchez, Country artist Taria, Folk artist, Taylor Pie of the (Pozo Seco Singers), "Wal-Mart Girls" by Danny Greigo, John Stallings, "Redneck in all of Us" by Kaleb McIntire and a variety more.
Julian's diverse talents as Director, Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Camera operator, Writer & Editor have successfully contributed to his innovative style in Film, television & Music Video Production. Julian has spent the past 35 years in the entertainment business and holds such accomplishments as Director for the TV series, "Nash Bridges", "The Strip", starring Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints) and "The District", starring Craig T. Nelson (Poltergeist), as well, Director of the Lifetime TV movie, "A Mother's Testimony", starring Kate Jackson (Charlie's Angels) and the short film, "Heartburn", starring Dennis Haysbert (The Unit).
Julian has directed Music Videos of all genres including, the critically acclaimed 'City of Dreams: Artists for Tennessee Flood Relief' written by 2010 CCMA artist of the year, Victoria Banks, "Live Forever" by Billy Joe Shaver, which was nominated for a CMT video award, as well, Country artist Chad Lee, Craig Hand of the Band, Bush Hawg, Gospel/Hip Hop artist David Prince, Rock/Blues Artist Jeffrey James, Outlaw Country Artist Wes Hayden, The Jeffersons; Lisa Brokop & Paul Jefferson, Pop artist, Rachel Farris, Latino artist, Rigo Sanchez, Country artist Taria, Folk artist, Taylor Pie of the (Pozo Seco Singers), "Wal-Mart Girls" by Danny Greigo, John Stallings, "Redneck in all of Us" by Kaleb McIntire and a variety more.
