Mitchell Orcino
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Born and raised in Louisiana, Mitchell grew up influenced by a rich culture of Cajun Creole people, music, and art. With his trusty camcorder, he began to shoot projects with his friends for the local community and developed an early love for cinematography.
Further developing his skills for framing, composition, and color theory through a Fine Arts undergrad collegiate program, Mitchell laid the ground work for what would transform from a childhood hobby to a filmmaking career.
Recently, Mitchell shot all four episodes of the sci-fi television series 'Shatter Belt,' directed by James Ward Byrkit (Coherence, 2013), which had its world premiere at the SXSW 2023 Film and TV festival under the prestigious "Television Spotlight" category. He also 2nd Unit DP'd and 'A' Camera Operated the upcoming feature film 'Adventures of the Naked Umbrella,' directed by Gerald Brunskill and executive produced by Lawrence Bender (Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds).
His other work encompasses a variety genres and formats - feature film, television, short films, commercials, music videos - some of which have screened at festivals such as the New Orleans Film Festival, the Toronto Black Film Festival, and the Southern Screen Film Festival.
Recently, Mitchell shot all four episodes of the sci-fi television series 'Shatter Belt,' directed by James Ward Byrkit (Coherence, 2013), which had its world premiere at the SXSW 2023 Film and TV festival under the prestigious "Television Spotlight" category. He also 2nd Unit DP'd and 'A' Camera Operated the upcoming feature film 'Adventures of the Naked Umbrella,' directed by Gerald Brunskill and executive produced by Lawrence Bender (Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds).
His other work encompasses a variety genres and formats - feature film, television, short films, commercials, music videos - some of which have screened at festivals such as the New Orleans Film Festival, the Toronto Black Film Festival, and the Southern Screen Film Festival.