Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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ZEISS Photography recently got the opportunity to sit with West Virginia based Documentary and Cinematographer and ZEISS Ambassador Curren Sheldon.

An Academy-Award nominated and two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker, as well as an ASC-Award winning cinematographer, he has directed, produced, or shot a dozen films and series for outlets such as Netflix, HBO, NY Times, POV/PBS, and Frontline. In this video, Curren tells ZEISS about his start in the industry and what makes filmmaking an important aspect of his artistic life.

Learn more about Curren and his gallery of work:
currensheldon.com

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