Judd Overton is an Australian Director of Photography based in Los Angeles.
A graduate of Australia’s National Film School AFTRS, Judd has over 20 years experience in the film and television industry and his cinematography has been awarded and nominated internationally including;
The Academy Awards, Berlinale, Camerimage and Australian Academy (AACTA) and ACS Awards.
Recent projects includes YOUNG ROCK Season 3 for NBC, KILLING IT Season 1 and 2 for Peacock and Feature film TOTALLY KILLER for Amazon and Blumhouse.
Judd also shot JAKE JOHNSON’s indi feature RIDE THE EAGLE staring Susan Sarandon as well as additional photography for James Grey’s AD ASTRA and Netflix feature DAY SHIFT.
In television Overton shot the Pilot for top CBS Comedy GHOSTS as well as 4 seasons of the celebrated Comedy NO ACTIVITY on Paramount Plus. The series features appearances by a who's who of today's hottest comedic talent including Will Ferrell, Amy Schumer, Tim Meadows, Bob Odenkirk, Jessica Alba and Oscar Winner J.K. Simmons. It is produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell with Funny or Die.
Judd’s AACTA Winning project THAT SUGAR FILM is Australia’s highest grossing documentary of all time and is distributed by Samuel Goldwyn and STORIES OF AUSTRALIAN CINEMA was nominated for the 2018 International Emmy.
Hailing from the Birdsville Track in the Far North of South Australia, raised in the driest permanently inhabited place on earth may seem a lifetime away from a career in the film industry however the harsh red landscape and limitless horizons of central Australia influenced Overton from an early age.
Judd merges bold cinematic framing with a collaborative nature and strong focus on visual storytelling. His on set attentiveness results in a talent for ‘shooting from the hip’ which is further complimented through dramatic lighting as well as Judd’s calming leadership on large scale productions.
IndieWire praised Overton's work on NO ACTIVITY, mentioning his “exquisite shots”.
The LA Times called the show "'Waiting for Godot' as a police procedural".
Judd’s comedic chops also on show in Netflix’s THE LETDOWN, in 250 countries worldwide. Creators Bell and Scheller praise Overton's work;
"He’s meticulous, extremely patient and adaptable. He's got a cinematic eye and a calm, determined approach to getting the shot."
In addition, Overton has photographed hundreds of television commercials for companies and directors around the world. Clients include; Audi, Toyota, Hyundai, Converse, McDonalds, Motorola, Master Card, Vodaphone, Jacobs Creek, G Star.
CONTACT:
Brian J. Goldberg
WPA | Worldwide Production Agency
310.659.9965
PUBLICITY ENQUIRIES:
Daria Wilk
wilk.daria.w@gmail.com
DIRECT:
dp@juddoverton.com
Selected Awards
GHOSTS - Pilot
2022 ACS Awards - Gold Award Winner + Award of Distinction for Best Comedy (National)
NO ACTIVITY S02 (US)
2019 ACS Awards - Gold Award Winner + Award of Distinction for Best Comedy (National)
NO ACTIVITY S01 (US)
2017 ACS Awards - Gold Award Winner + Golden Tripod for Best Comedy (National)
NO ACTIVITY (AUS)
2016 ACS Awards - Silver Award Winner
THAT SUGAR FILM
2015 ACS Awards - Gold Award Winner / AACTA Best Feature Documentary / Berlinale Generations Program
THE RED SHOES
2015 ACS Awards - Gold Winner
VIRTUOSI
2013 ACS Awards - Silver Winner / 2013 Dance Awards - Winner
THE BOY CASTAWAYS
2013 ACS Awards - Bronze Award Winner / Premiere Adelaide Film Festival
THE BED THE CHAIR, THE STAIR THE FLOOR
2012 ACS Awards - Gold Award Winner
FRANSWA SHARL
2010 Berlinale Crystal Bear for Best Short Film / 2010 MIFF Best Short
DR PLONK
2008 ACS Awards - Silver Award Winner
THE SAVIOUR
2007 Academy Award ‘OSCAR’ Nominee for Best Short