Russell Gienapp
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
Russell Gienapp is a Métis (Métis Nation of Ontario) cinematographer / director based in Toronto, Canada. His experience ranges from sensitive social issue documentaries, docs with themes of exploration & adventure, natural history and commercial projects for over 20 years. He brings to every project an artist's eye, an intuitive spirit and a unique understanding that supports the narrative with his camera and light.
Making feature doc and documentary series, he has traveled the globe telling stories. "How I Got Here" (BYUTV), "Soaked in Carnival" (TVO), "Political Blind Date" (TVO), "Extreme Ice Machines" (Discovery US), "Company Town" (CBC), "The Kingdom" (CBC Nature of Things) "Gambling on Extinction" (TVO, ZDF), "Giraffes: The Forgotten Giants" (CBC Nature of Things), "Carpe Diem" (CBC Nature of Things), "Much Too Young" (TVO).
Whether working on a single-camera vérité project or multi-camera documentary series, Russell brings a profound respect for the human experience. He not only captures images for his projects but takes responsibility as team collaborator to create space where people can tell their own stories.
Making feature doc and documentary series, he has traveled the globe telling stories. "How I Got Here" (BYUTV), "Soaked in Carnival" (TVO), "Political Blind Date" (TVO), "Extreme Ice Machines" (Discovery US), "Company Town" (CBC), "The Kingdom" (CBC Nature of Things) "Gambling on Extinction" (TVO, ZDF), "Giraffes: The Forgotten Giants" (CBC Nature of Things), "Carpe Diem" (CBC Nature of Things), "Much Too Young" (TVO).
Whether working on a single-camera vérité project or multi-camera documentary series, Russell brings a profound respect for the human experience. He not only captures images for his projects but takes responsibility as team collaborator to create space where people can tell their own stories.
