About

Bryan Gentry is a director of photography based in Newark, New Jersey.  He is experienced in lensing feature documentaries, commercials, music videos, and television.  Bryan began his career in 2009, as an on-screen talent for the PBS reboot of The Electric Company.  After being introduced to the transformative power of the camera and lighting, he launched his career as director of photography of the Discovery ID series The Perfect Murder.  Recently known for his work on the Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.  His clients include Netflix, HBO, A&E, Discovery ID, and Comedy Central.  He’s also been trusted to film commercial campaigns for LG, Conde’ Nast, Reebok, Adidas, Nike, and Heinz.  

Experience

Director of Photography
Television (2019)
Title: “Hassan Minhaj Patriot Act”
Client: Netflix
Producer: Carol Klein
Director: Edmond Hawkins
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Production: Art and Industry I.N.C.

Director of Photography
Documentary (2019)
Title: “Detained”
Client: The Marshall Project
Director: Emily Kassie
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Agency: The Guardian 

Director of Photography
Documentary (2019)
Title: “AfroPunk”
Client: AfroPunk
Director: Yvoone Shirley
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Digital Release (2019)
Title: “Clorox Family”
Client: Clorox
Producer: Warren Oliver
Director: Nicole Januarie
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Agency: Holland West Productions

Director of Photography
Television (2018)
Title: “Wyatt Cenac Problem Areas”
Client: H.B.O.
Director: Multiple
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Production: Whirled Renouned

Director of Photography
Digital Release (2018)
Title: “The Majah Hype Show”
Client: B.E.T.
Director: Warren Oliver
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Agency: Holland West Productions

Director of Photography
Documentary (2017)
Title: Amazing Interiors
Client: Netflix UK Series
Director: Garfield Carrot
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Production company: Bancroft Productions

Additional Cinematography
Documentary (2017)
Title: The Rapture
Client: Netflix
Agency: Massapeal
Producer: Ben Sekow
Director of Photography: James Alphadopolus

Director of Photography
Television (2017)
Title: God Father and Son
Client: A&E
Producer:  Richard Stratton
Director: Kevin Kaufman
Director of photography: Bryan Gentry

2nd Unit Director Of Photography
Documentary (2016)
Title: Cant Stop Wont Stop
Client: Live Nation
Agency: Matte Films
Producer: Max Pollack
Director: Dan Kaufman

Dji Ronin Operator/Technician
Documentary (2016)
Title: The Searcher
Client: HBO – Sony Pictures Television
Producer:  Glen Zipper
Director: Tom Zimny
Director of Photography: Luke Geussbuhler
Company – Old Farm Films

Dji Ronin Operator/Technician
Documentary (2016)
Title: Abstract
Client: Netflix
Producer: Marcella Steingart
Director: Richard Press
Director of Photography: Luke Geussbuhler
Company – Radical Media

Services

  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Operator
  • Dji Ronin / Movi Tech/OP

Specialties

  • Certified Movi Technician
  • Documentary
  • Music Video
  • Branded Content

Equipment

  • Arri Alexa Studio 4:3
  •  Grip and Lighting packages available 

Using Format