Ep 63: Dear White People, LA based Cinematographer Topher Osborn

Topher Osborn is an LA based [local 600] cinematographer working domestically and abroad. While a large part of his work is in commercials, his most recent feature work includes Bad Hair (sundance 2020) directed by Justin Simien. Recent series work includes Flipped - season 1(Quibi), Dear White People - season 3 (Netflix) and A Black Lady Sketch Show - season 1 (HBO). Previous feature films include Dear White People (Lionsgate) which won the breakthrough talent award at Sundance 2014 and Netflix’s Candy Jar which stars Hellen Hunt and Christina Hendricks. One of the most challenging projects he has worked on to date was the documentary film An African Election for which he spent 4 months shooting in Ghana. It was a life changing experience for him, It premiered at Sundance (2011) and was nominated for best documentary at the independent spirit awards. Topher studied cinematography at ucla’s MFA film production program. He loves this medium and hopes to continue to serve the unique stories of talented filmmakers for years to come. When not on set he can be found riding a bicycle either in LA or abroad.
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