ROBERT CELESTINE

Director, Producer and Cinematographer

Additionally:
Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Gaffer, Editor and Colorist

rcelestine1@yahoo.com
IG: oyster__island

Robert Celestine (b. 2001) is a director and cinematographer from Washington DC.

His work attempts to reflect his constant questioning of purpose and identity, along with the exploration of man’s relationship with nature.

Growing up, he would spend hours at the computer watching music videos, an obsession that keeps him going today.

He is currently based in Chicago, where he appreciates creating against the rural, urban, and old-industrial backdrops the city provides.

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Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts in Cinematography
Columbia College Chicago
2026

CAP & GOWN VIDDD

Camera Team Experience

Camera Operator

Dialing Home (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Louis Mellinand
Camera: ARRI Alexa Classic

Ultramarine (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Gabriella Tortolero
Camera: ARRI Alexa Mini

To Build A Home (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Louis Mellinand
Camera: Sony VENICE

Revenant (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Emilio Barajas
Camera: ARRI SRII

Eternal Springtime (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Isabella Balta
Camera: ARRI Alexa Mini

1st AC

The Plight of the Honeybees (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Corey Clark
Camera: ARRI SRII

All Eyes On You (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Petra Espinosa
Camera: Aaton XTR

Net (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Sage Katusin
Camera: Sony Venice

The Devil’s Servant (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Emilio Barajas
Camera: Red Gemini

I Love You Forever (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Sage Katusin
Camera: Sony FX30

2nd AC

Look to The Stars (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Petra Espinosa

When Time Fell In Love With Fate (Short Film, 2024)
DOP: Katie Cahal

Grip & Electric Experience

Gaffer

Unwoven (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Isabella Balta

Valley of Gold (Short Film, 2026)
DOP: Isaac Barnett

I Memorized Your Sadness (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Anoulak Blanchet

Fell The Bruxton Beast (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Isaac Barnett

Starman (Short Film, 2025)
DOP: Anoulak Blanchet

Key Grip

No Exit (Short Film, 2026)
Gaffer: Luke Hans
DOP: Jade Bailey

Bailey’s Blues (Short Film, 2025)
Gaffer: Qu Worthy
DOP: Corey Clark

It’s No Fun Waltzing Alone (Short Film, 2025)
Gaffer: Liam Briese
DOP: TJ Dennis

Salt Line (Short Film, 2025)
Gaffer: Devin Flores
DOP: TJ Dennis

Production Team Experience

Line Producer

Oreo: What’s In The Middle (Short Film, 2024)
Producer: Ahsha Davis

Broad Shoulders (Short Film, 2026)
Producer: Eesha Patkar

Assistant Director

Middle of August (Short Film, 2026)
Director: Anoulak Blanchet

Production Assistant

Crossroads (Short Film, 2026)
Director: Martin Rodahl

Acting Experience

Behind His Eyes
Director: Jadyn Wilson
2023

Little Faith
Director: Esteban Alarcon
2025

A Suit That Doesn’t Fit
Director: Marco Bacchetta
2024

Campaign
Directors: Ahsha Davis & Eesha Paktar
2023

A Conversation
Director: Tre King
2023

A Lonely Kiwi
Director: Vy Pham
2023

Clue (Theatre)
Director: Madeleine A
2022

Skills

Camera Assistant: Studio builds, Sony Venice Rialto, Wireless follow focus, Super 16mm film, Bolex, Data Wrangling

Grip & Electric: Chapman Dolly systems, Jib Systems

Awards & Screenings

Roger Deakins Student Film Competition
Behind His Eyes - Actor
2026

CineYouth, Chicago Film Festival - Screening
Loose Lace (Short Film) - Director of Photography
2025

Take 1 Student Shorts Award
Rocky Start (Short Film) - Director
2022

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