Stefan Mentil

Stefan Mentil is an award-winning Director of Photography. He is highly experienced in filming branded content, commercials, documentary films, music videos, television shows and feature films. He’s a fast worker with a look and style that speaks for itself. Stefan Mentil was born on January 1, 1980, in the Bay Area, California. Stefan Graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Television, Film & New Media. Stefan started his career in the Local 600 Camera Union as a first assistant camera at 20th Century Fox. He worked on two television show’s, “Fashion House” and “Desire.” After completing both show’s, Stefan began working for Cinematographer/Director Sonny Miller. Sonny Miller is known for his work on Die Another Day (2002), Blue Crush (2002) and The Search 3 - Beyond the Boundaries. Stefan began as Sonny's first assistant cameraman, but quickly worked his way up to Camera Operator and eventually Cinematographer. In 2005, Stefan traveled with the Jackass crew to Brazil to film MTV's production "Viva La Bam" which starred professional skateboarders Bob Burnquist & Tony Hawk. It was this trip that ignited Stefan's passion for travel. Sonny Miller was a legend in the surf industry always traveling the world in search of the largest waves to document and film. Sonny could have hired anyone he wanted, that's why Stefan was grateful for Sonny giving him that opportunity at such a young age. Sonny brought Stefan around the world multiple times documenting pro surfers such as Laird Hamilton and John John Florence for different Surf Films. They also worked on multiple commercials, network television shows and feature films: "John from Cincinnati" created by David Milch for HBO, "Shishito" commercial (skin cream from Japan) and they also started production on Helen Hunt's feature film "Ride.” Starring Luke Wilson and Helen Hunt, and written & directed by Helen Hunt. Unfortunately, Sonny passed away while the movie was still in production. Stefan continues his career as Cinematographer filming Network commercials for companies like Samsung, Tesla, Apple, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Chevy, Toyota, TikTok, Maven Ride-share and Coors Light just to name a few. A couple of these commercial spots that he filmed went on to win Telly Awards. Stefan's love and passion for narrative films and storytelling also won awards. "Le

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