Geoffrey Haley

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Geoffrey Haley is an acclaimed camera operator and filmmaker known for his work on some of Hollywood’s most visually compelling films. Born with a deep passion for film and music, Haley was a cellist from age five and grew up experimenting with an 8mm camera. However, upon finishing high school, he chose to pursue film over music, fearing that relying on his musical passion for income might diminish his love for it. Haley studied psychophysiology on the West Coast, strategically selecting a university that allowed him to spend summers in Los Angeles, gaining hands-on experience in the film industry. His musical background helped him secure early work as a boom operator. Later, he transitioned to video playback before ultimately finding his niche in the camera department. His first significant break came when he was tasked with shooting the iconic floating bag scene in American Beauty (1999). Originally intended as a CGI placeholder, Haley’s footage was so compelling that it became a defining visual of the film. This exposure led to him being hired for HBO’s Six Feet Under (2001–2005), where he remained for the entire five-season run, refining his skills in cinematography, scene breakdown, and collaboration with directors and actors. While working on Six Feet Under, Haley ventured into directing and writing, creating The Parlor (2001), which earned an Honorable Mention at Sundance 2002. He later wrote a feature screenplay purchased by a major studio but remained unproduced due to budget constraints. Determined to direct, he wrote The Last Word (2008), a romantic comedy that premiered at Sundance and saw a successful theatrical release. Despite his directing aspirations, Haley found a fulfilling career in camera operation. His philosophy emphasizes collaboration with directors to serve the story, emotion, and performance rather than getting lost in the technical aspects of the job. His approach has led to successful collaborations with cinematographers like Lawrence Sher ASC and Stephen F. Windon ASC ACS, as well as directors including Todd Phillips (Joker), David O. Russell (The Fighter, American Hustle), and Danny Boyle (Steve Jobs). Haley’s expertise in Steadicam operation has been pivotal in high-profile productions, notably his work on Steve Jobs (2015), where he navigated the challenges of capturing long takes of dialogue-heavy scenes. He has also played a key role in large-scale action films, working closely with the Russo brothers on Avengers: Endgame (2019), Cherry (2021), and The Gray Man (2022), where he also served as an executive producer. A respected figure in the camera operating community, Haley serves on the board of governors for the Society of Camera Operators (SOC). His dedication to storytelling and immersive cinematography has earned him multiple accolades, including the SOC Camera Operator of the Year Award for Joker and Cherry.

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The Last Word

2008-04-20

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American Hustle

2013-12-03

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The Hangover

2009-06-02

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The Hangover

2009-06-02

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Furious 7

2015-04-01

6.6

The Gray Man

2022-07-13

6.6

Jack Frost

1997-11-18

6.6

Crank

2006-08-31

6.6

Fast Five

2011-04-20

6.6

Shrink

2009-07-24

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Furious 7

2015-04-01

6.6

She's Out of My League

2010-03-11

6.6

The Last Word

2008-04-20

6.6

American Beauty

1999-09-15

6.6

Naked Lies

1998-07-07

6.6

The Parlor

2001-10-06

6.6

The Parlor

2001-10-06

6.6

The Fighter

2010-12-10

6.6

War Dogs

2016-08-18

6.6

Freedom Writers

2007-01-05

6.6

Freedom Writers

2007-01-05

6.6

The Fate of the Furious

2017-04-12

6.6

CHiPS

2017-03-23

6.6

Baywatch

2017-05-25

6.6

The Hangover Part III

2013-05-23

6.6

God Said, 'Ha!'

1998-05-14

6.6

Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman

2004-09-26

6.6

Avengers: Infinity War

2018-04-25

6.6

Snitch

2013-02-21

6.6

Easy A

2010-09-16

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Easy A

2010-09-16

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Dinner for Schmucks

2010-07-30

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Dinner for Schmucks

2010-07-30

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CHiPS

2017-03-23

6.6

The Electric State

2025-03-07

6.6

Rise: Blood Hunter

2007-04-28

6.6

The Fate of the Furious

2017-04-12

6.6

Captain Marvel

2019-03-06

6.6

Joker

2019-10-01

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Joker

2019-10-01

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Avengers: Infinity War

2018-04-25

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Avengers: Endgame

2019-04-24

6.6

The Electric State

2025-03-07

6.6

Game Change

2012-02-28

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Drive Me Crazy

1999-10-01

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MacGruber

2010-05-21

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MacGruber

2010-05-21

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The Electric State

2025-03-07

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The Parlor

2001-10-06

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Cry_Wolf

2005-09-16

6.6

Ed

1996-03-15

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Red Line

1995-12-07

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Wild Side

1996-06-22

6.6

Project Shadowchaser III

1995-06-03

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Back in Action

2025-01-15

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Back in Action

2025-01-15

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Joker: Folie à Deux

2024-10-01

6.6

Twisters

2024-07-10

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Twisters

2024-07-10

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Blue Beetle

2023-08-16

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Blue Beetle

2023-08-16

6.6

Renfield

2023-04-07

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Renfield

2023-04-07

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Chevalier

2023-04-20

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Chevalier

2023-04-20

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The Gray Man

2022-07-13

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The Gray Man

2022-07-13

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F9

2021-05-19

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F9

2021-05-19

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Cherry

2021-02-26

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Cherry

2021-02-26

6.6

Jumanji: The Next Level

2019-12-04

6.6

Avengers: Endgame

2019-04-24

6.6

Captain Marvel

2019-03-06

6.6

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017-12-09

6.6

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017-12-09

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War Dogs

2016-08-18

6.6

Star Trek Beyond

2016-07-07

6.6

Star Trek Beyond

2016-07-07

6.6

Ride Along 2

2016-01-14

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Ride Along 2

2016-01-14

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Trumbo

2015-10-27

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Trumbo

2015-10-27

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Steve Jobs

2015-10-09

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Supremacy

2014-06-12

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Wish I Was Here

2014-07-18

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Wish I Was Here

2014-07-18

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The Hangover Part III

2013-05-23

6.6

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013-03-27

6.6

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013-03-27

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Snitch

2013-02-21

6.6

Identity Thief

2013-02-07

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Identity Thief

2013-02-07

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Game Change

2012-02-28

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Butter

2012-10-05

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Butter

2012-10-05

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Fast Five

2011-04-20

6.6

The Fighter

2010-12-10

6.6

The Chosen One

2010-09-03

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She's Out of My League

2010-03-11

6.6

The Hangover

2009-06-02

6.6

Four Christmases

2008-11-26

6.6

Four Christmases

2008-11-26

6.6

The Last Word

2008-04-20

6.6

The Last Word

2008-04-20

6.6

First Sunday

2008-01-11

6.6

First Sunday

2008-01-11

6.6

Feast of Love

2007-09-28

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Freedom Writers

2007-01-05

6.6

Hollis & Rae

2006-06-14

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Hollis & Rae

2006-06-14

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Mothers and Daughters

2001-01-01

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Hot Tamale

2006-04-23

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Believe in Me

2006-09-07

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The Gymnast

2006-04-11

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Cry_Wolf

2005-09-16

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Cry_Wolf

2005-09-16

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Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman

2004-09-26

6.6

Repli-Kate

2002-01-29

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Repli-Kate

2002-01-29

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Beethoven's 4th

2001-12-04

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Beethoven's 4th

2001-12-04

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Running Mates

2000-08-13

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The Last Great Ride

1999-01-01

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Gideon

1998-10-26

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Thirst

1998-10-24

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Naked Lies

1998-07-07

6.6

Jungle Boy

1998-01-01

6.6

Joyride

1997-11-18

6.6

Fever Lake

1997-10-08

6.6

Good Trouble

2019-01-08

6.6

Men of a Certain Age

2009-12-07

6.6

Citadel

2023-04-27

6.6

Pretty Little Liars

2010-06-08

6.6

Hot Line

1995-01-06

6.6

Emily's Reasons Why Not

2006-01-26

6.6

The Fosters

2013-06-03

6.6

Enlightened

2011-10-10

6.6

Justified

2010-03-16

6.6

Hung

2009-06-28

6.6

Hung

2009-06-28

6.6

Hung

2009-06-28

6.6

Big Love

2006-03-12

6.6

Big Love

2006-03-12

6.6

Emily's Reasons Why Not

2006-01-09

6.6

Entourage

2004-07-18

6.6

Swingtown

2008-06-05

6.6

Swingtown

2008-06-05

6.6

The Singles Table

2007-01-01

6.6

The Singles Table

2007-01-01

6.6

The Bronx Is Burning

2007-07-09

6.6

The Bronx Is Burning

2007-07-09

6.6

Heroes

2006-09-25

6.6

Dexter

2006-10-01

6.6

The Sopranos

1999-01-10

6.6

The Loop

2006-03-15

6.6

Night Stalker

2005-09-29

6.6

Six Feet Under

2001-06-03

6.6

Six Feet Under

2001-06-03

6.6

Six Feet Under

2001-06-03

6.6

Six Feet Under

2001-06-03