Jacki Moonves is a DP.
Jacki Moonves is a critically-acclaimed Director of Photography based in Los Angeles. Originally from the DC Metro Area, she moved to Boston to study cinematography at Emerson College. In 2009, she departed for LA in search of great donuts, no winters, and a career in the film industry. Jacki's diverse work as a Director of Photography has spanned genres and has screened at dozens of festivals around the world. While she loves shooting all types of content, Jacki’s true passion lies in comedies and action movies — especially the intersection of those two genres.
Jacki Moonves is a proud member of the ICFC (International Collective of Female Cinematographers). She was also selected as a mentee for the 2022-2023 ASC Vision Mentorship Program.
PRESS
“With direction from Gambit and DogsCanFly's Felipe Blankenheim and delicious composition from DP Jacki Moonves, Jeep Brazil's film tells an elegant story of a photographer finding a connection with a wolf.”
“I think I’m known for being an adventurous spirit when it comes to cinematography. I gravitate toward challenging jobs that involve going on wild excursions and try to take artistic risks with my projects rather than just emulate something that already exists.”
“Shooting For VFX” Panel Discussion
In January of 2021, Jacki teamed up with Moving Picture Company to host a virtual panel discussion about the working relationship between Cinematographers and the Visual Effects department.
Awards & Nominations
ASC Vision Mentorship Program
Mentee, 2022-2023
“Valentine” - Short Film - Dir. Devon Kelley
Official Selection
Cinequest Film Festival
San Jose, CA
“Stolen Tundra” - Short Film - Dir. Jonah Z. Helms
Official Selection
Leeds International Film Festival
Leeds, UK
Nominated - Best Cinematography
Nightmares Film Festival
Columbus, OH
“I’ll Be Holding On” - Morgan James - Dir. Jonah Z. Helms
Official Selection
Sidewalk Film Festival
Birmingham, AL
“I Only Tell The Truth” - Charlie Lim - Dir. Felipe Blankenheim
Nominated - Best Cinematography
WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival
Miami, FL
Winner - Best Music Video
Winter Film Awards
New York, NY
Winner - Best Music Video
ReelHeArt International Film Festival
Toronto, ON
Finalist - Best Music Video
Silver Sound Showdown 7
Brooklyn, NY
Semi-Finalist - Best Music Video
Red Rock Film Festival
Cedar City, UT
Nominated - Best Visual Effects
WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival
Miami, FL
Official Selection
Neu World International Film Festival
Cedar City, UT
“Âmbar” - Short Film - Dir. Felipe Blankenheim
Winner - Audience Award
Haunted House Fearfest
Berlin, Germany
Winner - Best Director
Emerge Film Festival
Lewiston, ME
Winner - Best Actress
Haunted House Fearfest
Main Event
Morecambe, England
Winner - Quality Kill
Haunted House Fearfest
Main Event
Morecambe, England
Winner - Best VFX
Apex Film Festival
Tucson, AZ
Official Selection
Austin After Dark Film Festival
Austin, TX