Shawncey Santiago
Assistant Camera | Camera Operator | Cinematographer
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Available for Camera Department & Cinematography
Narrative • Commercial • Music Video • Documentary
Narrative • Commercial • Music Video • Documentary
Shawncey Santiago is a Filipino camera department professional and cinematographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work spans assistant camera, camera operating, grip, and cinematography across narrative films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, and branded productions.
He has experience supporting productions through camera preparation, camera builds, wireless lens control, camera operation, and grip, with a focus on helping camera teams work efficiently in fast-paced production environments. He values preparation, technical precision, and collaboration.
Currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography at the Academy of Art University, Shawncey continues to develop both his technical expertise and visual craft. Whether serving as an Assistant Camera, Camera Operator, or Director of Photography, he approaches every production with the same goal: to be a dependable collaborator who helps the team create its best work.
What I Bring to Set
Support camera departments across Assistant Camera, Camera Operator, Grip, and Cinematography roles.
Prepare and maintain camera systems, wireless focus, and support equipment.
Adapt quickly to fast-paced narrative, commercial, documentary, and music video productions.
Collaborate effectively through preparation, communication, and technical problem-solving.
Technical Experience
Camera Systems
ARRI • RED • Sony • Canon • Blackmagic Design • DJI
ARRI • RED • Sony • Canon • Blackmagic Design • DJI
Lenses
Cooke • Zeiss • CineoVision • DZOFilm • Fujinon • XEEN • Blazar • Laowa
Cooke • Zeiss • CineoVision • DZOFilm • Fujinon • XEEN • Blazar • Laowa
Camera Support & Workflow
Wireless Focus • Teradek • SmallHD • Ronin • Easyrig • Dana Dolly
Wireless Focus • Teradek • SmallHD • Ronin • Easyrig • Dana Dolly
Camera Preparation
Camera Builds & Breakdown
Camera Troubleshooting
Camera Operation
Handheld Operation
Gimbal Setup & Balancing
Lens & Support
Lens Management
Wireless Lens Control
Camera Support Systems
Film Loading
Recognition
Second Chance
Winner — Best Cinematography
Academy of Art University NxtUp Film Competition
Always open to collaborating with productions that value preparation, teamwork, and craft.
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