Biography

Michael Frediani , SOC absorbed his passion for movies at a young age from his mother Virginia, and counts among his classic favorites: Citizen Kane, Best Years of Our Lives, The Godfather and Jesus Christ Superstar. In high school he learned early production skills in media classes and as a weekend employee at KATV in Ketchikan, Alaska. Moving south Frediani earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema from Columbia College-Hollywood and 5 years later joined Local 659 (600) as a camera assistant.

Frediani was first elected President of the SOC (soc) in 1995 and served as Editor-in-Chief of Camera Operator magazine. He has been on the SOC Board of Governors ever since then. Since 2004 he has been a member of the National Executive Board of International Cinematographers Guild since 2004 and also edited ICG magazine. He has been chairman of both organization's Heritage and Historical committees.

Frediani was elected again as SOC president in 2011. He spends a great deal of time volunteering for various projects at the SOC and teaches Camera Operators Workshops, and a Mentor. In the past Frediani has taught seminars at NAB in Las Vegas, Dolly Grip Workshops at Local 80 in Burbank, Operating at the American Film Institute, and directing actors at Rossi/Snyder Acting Studio, along with his own workshop: survivalonset

Frediani has been a camera operator since 1989 with credits including 2nd unit operator on the feature films Shattered, Hostage, and Underworld.
- IMDb mini biography by: M. Frediani