BEHIND THE
LENS
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dawn for over a decade, on just about every kind of unscripted show, and in each and every case, her passion, professionalism, and genuine care for the finished product has made the show better. She’s a tremendous leader, a wonderful advocate for her colleagues, and a true visual artist.
— Elan Gale, President, The Year of Elan Productions, Executive Producer
ABOUT
Dawn Fleischman is a seasoned Director of Photography with a career spanning back to 1995. Beginning as a 2nd AC/Loader, she swiftly climbed the ranks to become a proficient Focus Puller, gaining valuable experience in commercials, music videos, and feature films early in her career. For the past two decades, Dawn has specialized in reality TV, competition shows, and game shows, showcasing her expertise in handheld reality shooting and managing high camera counts. Additionally, she is renowned for her skills as an underwater camera operator and her ability to craft dynamic motion control time-lapses, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile and accomplished DP in the industry.
“Dawn Fleischman is my favorite DP working in Reality. Her dedication to her craft is second to none. She’s extremely hard-working, very talented, and a great leader. Her cinematography is beautiful but always appropriate to the scene. She is an artist, and I don’t like to do any show without her.”
ORGANIZATIONS & COMMITTEES
Member of the S.O.C.(Society of Camera Operators)
Member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 600,
Local 600 National Executive Board Member (2 Terms)
Previous member of the Health and Welfare Committee
Current member of the D.E.I. Committee
Current member of the Unscripted Working Group
Current member of the Negotiation Committee and Proposals Sub Committee
Instructor: S.O.C. Camera Operating Workshop, N.A.B. 2024
Panelest: I.A.T.S.E. Local 600 Hand Held Safety Seminar, N.A.B. 2024
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY NOTABLE CREDITS
CAMERA OPERATOR NOTABLE CREDITS
