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“In an industry where craft seems to be giving way to speed and technology, Rod Santiano is one of those rare DPs who embraces innovation to achieve greater artistry. In our many and varied circumstances to co-create he has never disappointed. I trust him with my best stuff.”
— J. Scott Featherstone, Lorien Entertainment, Producer/Director“Rod’s ability to remain calm and creative amidst the chaos of a typical film shoot is one of his greatest assets. Plus he’s handsome. I’ve learned to trust him with the projects I care about the most.”
— Greg Whiteley, One Potato Productions, Director“Working with Rod is always a fantastic experience. He’s engaged in the project, brings great ideas, works well under pressure, and is fun to have on set. And, most importantly, he makes beautiful images.”
— Jeff Parkin, Tinder Media, Writer/Director“Rod works fast, never gets flustered, and lights and frames more beautifully than any DP I’ve ever worked with. Also, I’ve worked with two ASC DPs. He’s better and more fun than them.”
— Alan Seawright, Telekinesis Entertainment, Director“Rod not only gets what’s in my head, he consistently gives me something even better, all while keeping us on schedule and within the budget. And he does it pleasantly. Nobody ever gets yelled at, allowing us to keep a good vibe on set. A pleasure to work with every time.”
— Dennis Agle, Lightstone Studios, Writer/Director“I don’t know if it’d be appropriate for the world to know how much I love working with Rod.”
— Greg Johnson, The Brute Squad, Producer/Director“The only thing better than Rod’s personality is his work. And his personality is fantastic.”
— Scott C. Halford, Foursite Studios, Director“Rod possesses an aesthetic eye for beauty and the technical skill to achieve it. Each frame he shoots bears this conscientious decision toward perfection. The result is sheer art.”
— Amy Kenny, Illumin8ed Productions, Writer/DirectorProjects
Bio
Roderick A. Santiano found his love for cinematography at the age of 14 when an innate sense of lighting, camera work and editing inspired him to seek a career in film. Since graduating from the film department of Art Center College of Design (Pasadena, CA) in 1996, he has worked on countless commercials, shorts, feature films and documentaries. His documentary projects include NEW YORK DOLL—an Official Selection for the Sundance Film Festival in 2005—and the Billy Joel documentary feature, THE LAST PLAY AT SHEA; as well as contributing work to the Netflix Original MITT and the 2015 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection, MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED. Many of Roderick’s projects over the past three decades have won several awards in noted film festivals, have gone on to gain national television exposure and have also won Clio, AICP, ADDY, and TELLY awards.
Filmography
| Title | Director | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| VSP "Meet Ken" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| VSP "Weird" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| VSP "Frames of Steel" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Enrollment USA "Plan Making Pro" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Enrollment USA "A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Enrollment USA "Serve Up Right" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Enrollment USA "Measure Twice, Cut Once" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Enrollment USA "All in Good Taste" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Enrollment USA "Finding the Right Angle" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| AARP "Bonding with the Boys" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| AARP "Girls Night In" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| AARP "Holiday Care Package" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| AARP "Mobile Businesswoman" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| AARP "Weekend e-Book Escape" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Arches Health Plan "A River Runs Through It" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Arches Health Plan "Climb a Different Ladder" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Arches Health Plan "Bike to Work" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Zippy Shell "Bear" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Bank "Skydiving Granny" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| CSU Global "You're Ready for This" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| The Road Home "Clouds" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff "Ezekiel" Campaign | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Bank "Honor" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Bank "Window Seat" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Mozy "Hotel" | Scott Halford | ThomasARTS |
| VSP "Pass It Along" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| VSP "David's World" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Bank "Playing the Branch" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Bank "Work Smarter" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff Hyundai "Report Card" | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff Hyundai "Salary" | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff Hyundai "Soft Bargain" | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff Hyundai "Terrorists" | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff Hyundai "Hostage" | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff Hyundai "Waste" | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Bank "Price of Gold" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Only Protein | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Coventry Health Care "Right-On-Time Tom" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff "Mostly: Appendix" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff "Fake" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff "Moustache" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Ken Garff "Trapped" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Colorado Health Op "On Its Head"" " | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| VSP Direct "Look" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Arches Health Plan "Around Our House" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Arches Health Plan "Perfect Day" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Arches Health Plan "All Share" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Corporate Treasury Management "Foundations" | Scott Featherstone | ThomasARTS |
| Aetna Health "Combinations" | Jeff Olsen | ThomasARTS |
| Valter's Osteria "Valter's Vay" | Jeff Olsen | ThomasARTS |
| Coventry Health "P.I.P." | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Arches Health Launch B-roll | Jeff Olsen | ThomasARTS |
| Vitalium Promo | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Direct "Testimonials" | Roderick A. Santiano | ThomasARTS |
| Q Sciences "Compensation Plan" | Joshua Ligairi | Point of the Mountain Productions |
| Northwest Dodge "Priorities" | Jason Sargent | ThomasARTS |
| Northwest Dodge "On the Wall" | Jason Sargent | ThomasARTS |
| Northwest Dodge "It's You" | Jason Sargent | ThomasARTS |
| Northwest Dodge "Expectations" | Jason Sargent | ThomasARTS |
| Les Olson Company "Legacy of Life" | Tad Henderson | ThomasARTS |
| Dancing Moose Promo | Roderick A. Santiano | Refractant Media |
| USU Healthy Relationships "No Jerks" | Alan Seawright | Telekinesis Studios |
| CityWide "Mission: Impossible" | Alan Seawright | Telekinesis Studios |
| PottyFUNª | Brandon Scott | MIM creative |
| Yoplait "Healthy Lifestyles" | Alexander von David | Burrell Communications |
| Wonderful Pistachios "Nutcracker" | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Wonderful Pistachios "Dentist" | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Wonderful Pistachios "Now That's What I'm Talkin' About" | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Z-Coil Shoes "Mother's Little Helpers" | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Doritos "Somethin' Smells Good" | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Liken "Good Parent" | Dennis Agle, Jr. | Lightstone |
| VMware Fusion "Switch" | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Pepsi "Costume Party" | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Nike "Garage" | Nick Hill | Lucky Airlines |
| Nike "Happy Endings" | Nick Hill | Lucky Airlines |
| Maglite "Lady Killers" | Thomas Richter | Richter Pictures |
| Krazy Glue "Vegetarian Terrorist" | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Greyhound "Go Greyhound" | Kristin Reed | Farm Fresh Productions |
| Maglite "Swinger Strike Out" | Alexander von David | Hot Cones |
| Trojan "Giggly-Girl-Sex-Jazbo" | Alexander von David | von Films |
| Staedtler "Captured Thought"" | Tony Peck | Art Center |
| Food4Less ""Pit Stop" | Kristin Reed | Farm Fresh Productions |
| L.A. Times Calendar "Craft Service" | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| PacBell "*69" | Kristin Reed | Farm Fresh Productions |
| Nike "Don't Just Do It" | David Miller | Art Center |
| G.E. "Bulbtease" | Kwanmo Kuh | Art Center |
| Guess "Sex, Lies & Watches" | Kwanmo Kuh | Art Center |
| Pentagon Cargo | Benedick Diaz | Pentagon Cargo |
| Title | Director | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| Most Likely to Succeed (additional cinematography, Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2015) | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Gutbuster (in post-production) | Joshua Ligairi | Veggipocalypse Productions |
| MITT (additional cinematography, Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2014) | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| The Return of the Prodigal Son (in production) | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Uphill Battle | Amy Kenney | Illumin8ed Productions |
| Jonah and the Great Fish | Dennis Agle, Jr. | Lightstone Pictures |
| Stand Strong | Amy Kenney | Illumin8ed Productions |
| The Last Play at Shea | Paul Crowder | Maritime Motion Pictures/Spitfire Pictures |
| New York Doll (Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2005) | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Samuel the Lamanite | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| Daniel and the Lions | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| Esther and the King | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| The First Christmas | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| Alma and King Noah's Court | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| One Smooth Stone | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| David and Goliath | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| Ammon and Lamoni | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| Nephi and Laban | Dennis Agle, Jr. & Aaron Edson | Lightstone Pictures |
| L.I.N.X. | Bryan Bagby | Stoneridge Entertainment |
| Condemning Eyes | Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| We'll Have Tomorrow | Benedick Diaz | Rocket Syndicate |
| Title | Director | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| It Practically Writes Itself | Alan Seawright | Telekinesis Entertainment |
| Kipling "Right Above Me" | Tucker Dansie | The Corner Media |
| Pretty Darn Funny "Footloose Parody" | Jeff Parkin | Tinder Transmedia |
| Pretty Darn Funny "Movie Cheating" | Jeff Parkin | Tinder Transmedia |
| Pretty Darn Funny "Basket Case" | Jeff Parkin | Tinder Transmedia |
| Pretty Darn Funny "Fitness Challenge" | Jeff Parkin | Tinder Transmedia |
| Pretty Darn Funny "InstaMom App" | Jeff Parkin | Tinder Transmedia |
| Warm Case | Alan Seawright | Telekinesis Studios |
| Nik Day "Sadder" | Tucker Dansie | The Corner Media |
| Nik Day "One in a Million" | Tucker Dansie | The Corner Media |
| Extra-Vampirical | Alan Seawright | Telekinesis Studios |
| Flashback Fight | Alan Seawright | Telekinesis Studios |
| Nik Day "Slow Down" | Tucker Dansie | The Corner Media |
| Kenny Favero "Home" | Tucker Dansie | The Corner Media |
| Mother to Mother | Roderick A. Santiano | Cara Jean Means |
| Another Year | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Method | Wendy Santiano | RWS Productions |
| Charity Vision | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Esperanza "10-Year Anniversary" | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| We Are Not Waiting | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| No Child Left Behind | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Speed Dreams | Greg Whiteley | The Documentary Channel/One Potato Productions |
| Cookin' Big Stuff (Episodes 1 & 2) | G. Trent Cruz | Done in a Minute Productions |
| Lab Space | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Crystal Hearing | Samantha Manalang | Samantha Manalang |
| Face to Face | Spanky Ward | O'Tay Productions |
| Crossroads | Spanky Ward | O'Tay Productions |
| David and Goliath TV Bumpers | Dennis Agle, Jr. | Lightstone Pictures |
| Taking a Stand | Greg Rossiter | Lightstone Pictures |
| Start the Buzz | Greg Rossiter | Lightstone Pictures |
| An Excellent Spirit | Greg Rossiter | Lightstone Pictures |
| Building Character | Greg Rossiter | Lightstone Pictures |
| A Musical Retelling | Greg Rossiter | Lightstone Pictures |
| The Making of David and Goliath | Greg Rossiter | Lightstone Pictures |
| Wonder Woman: Battle of Justice | Ron Santiano | Red Cape Cinema |
| Martha's Bakery | Nobuhiro Hayashi | Art Center |
| superman i am | Michael Sokey | 11th Hour Productions |
| The Secret Fears of Jake McDougal (2nd Unit) | Mark Reber | Palindrome Productions |
| A Turn in the Tree | Todd Whitaker | Todd Whitaker |
| Early Bird Special (Visual Consultant) | Timothy Lee | Art Center |
| Mario "Spark My Heart" | Mario Romano | Romano Music |
| Mario "Poetry" | Robert Lee | Romano Music |
| Jesus Christ Ninjastar | Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Janice Russo "Money Talks" | Mike Mendez | ImageMaker Productions |
| Rob Fercano "Here Is My Love"" | Mike Mendez | ImageMaker Productions |
| Destiny AD ""The Tower" | Mike Mendez | ImageMaker Productions |
| Turning Keys "Grey Skies" | Mike Mendez | ImageMaker Productions |
| Cindy Z "I Like It" | Mike Mendez | ImageMaker Productions |
| Angeles | Roderick A. Santiano | Hot Cones |
| Employee Beware | Nick Yeow | Art Center |
| Victim's Revenge | Nick Yeow | Art Center |
| The Return | Kwanmo Kuh | Art Center |
| Car Wash | Roderick A. Santiano | Hot Cones |
| Inflatable Attraction | Roderick A. Santiano | Hot Cones |
| Two to the Fair | Roderick A. Santiano | Hot Cones |
| Goldi-lox, Three Bears and Her Lovers | Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| The Path to Tinseltown | Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Clucky the Chicken Boy | Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Flowers from Failure | Roderick A. Santiano | Hot Cones |
| Anti-Drug PSA "The Tennis Match" | Roderick A. Santiano | Rocket Syndicate |
| Superhero Savior | Roderick A. Santiano | Hot Cones |
| One Life to Live and 12 Hours to Do It | Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Peace & Violence | Roderick A. Santiano | Hot Cones |
| Sharks in the Swimming Pool | Michael Sokey | 11th Hour Productions |
| Late for Love | Roderick A. Santiano & Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Dead Broke | Roderick A. Santiano | Eight Ball Pictures |
| The Sitter | Mike Mendez | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Nazis 2: Electric Boogaloo | Mike Mendez & Chad Sommers | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Private Dick | Mike Mendez & Chad Sommers | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Nazis | Mike Mendez & Chad Sommers | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Poultrygeist | Mike Mendez & Chad Sommers | Eight Ball Pictures |
| Title | Director | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| A Day in the Life of Utah Food Bank | Myself and Legion | ThomasARTS |
| Aetna Value Story | Jeff Olsen | ThomasARTS |
| Vitalium | Troy Thomas | ThomasARTS |
| Zions Bank Giants in Our City | Scott Halford | ThomasARTS |
| Feeling the Holy Ghost: Power of the Holy Spirit (additional photography) | Brooke Harris | LDS Church |
| Mormon Messages: Men's Hearts Shall Fail Them (additional photography) | Christina Torriente-Robey | LDS Church |
| Church News & Events: International Art Competition 2011 Promo | Erika Bahr | LDS Church |
| Mormon Messages: Spirit of Revelation | Tucker Dansie | LDS Church |
| Mormon Messages: Waiting on the Road to Damascus | Tucker Dansie | LDS Church |
| Qivana: Doctors (2011) | Brandon Scott | MIM creative |
| Qivana: Doctors (2010) | Brandon Scott | MIM creative |
| Limu Product Line 2011 | Brandon Scott | MIM creative |
| Preferred Freezer "Chicago II" | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Preferred Freezer "Dear Chicago" | Greg Whiteley | One Potato Productions |
| Missionary Progression "Preach My Gospel"" (additional photography)" | Greg Whiteley | LDS Church |
| Spy Fly | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| S.O.S Good | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| S.O.S. Bad | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| The Bad Bank Negotiation | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Daniel and the Lions TV Bumpers | Dennis Agle, Jr. | Lightstone Pictures |
| LDS Visitors Center Concept | Brandon Scott | LDS Church |
| Seller's Week | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Handling Tactics | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Truck Case | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Breaking Deadlock | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Krunch | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Chemical Case | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Buyer's Limits | Solomon Trager | Karrass, Ltd. |
| Religion Educator's Series | Craig Thompson | Religion Educator's Series |
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