CINEMATOGRAPHER
“The truth of the story lies in the details.”
― Paul Auster
Nora Jane Long tells real stories about the most important issues you’ve never heard about.
Bold enough to dive headfirst into the muddy depths of a mangrove forest, quick enough to track the elusive two-toed sloth through a tropical canopy, her lens is always focused on the greenest, most delicious, most stunningly gorgeous details. You know, the details that matter most.
Equally, excessively passionate about humans, critters, and plants, her films explore the intersection of all three. When not making films, she channels her feminine rage into growing a variety of hot peppers via an indoor hydroponic garden.
An Emmy-nominated, multi-hyphenate filmmaker, her issue-focused work has screened at film festivals around the world, been broadcast on PBS and Good Morning America, and used as an advocacy tool by dozens of non-profit organizations and community groups. Her films have received support from PNC Bank, the Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund, Southern Exposure, and more.
She holds an MFA in Film and Television Production from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she was an honors scholar.
Past Collaborators
Style and approach:
Nora has over a decade of professional production experience behind the camera. Inspired by the beauty of nature, she brings an organic, timeless aesthetic and love of natural light to her work. A skilled operator of Sony, RED, Panasonic, Blackmagic, and Canon systems, she creates immersive imagery that pushes the boundaries of the medium and is deeply connective.
Equally comfortable working independently in the field or as a part of a collaborative team, she excels at finding creative solutions in challenging circumstances. As a licensed drone pilot, underwater camera operator, and speed walker, she's prepped and ready to chase a great story via air, sea, land, and beyond.