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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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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Geoffrey Haley
movie_edit Directing
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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
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Jack Frost
1997-11-18
6.6
Crank
2006-08-31
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Fast Five
2011-04-20
6.6
Shrink
2009-07-24
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Furious 7
2015-04-01
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She's Out of My League
2010-03-11
6.6
The Last Word
2008-04-20
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American Beauty
1999-09-15
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Naked Lies
1998-07-07
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The Parlor
2001-10-06
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The Parlor
2001-10-06
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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
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The Fate of the Furious
2017-04-12
6.6
CHiPS
2017-03-23
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Baywatch
2017-05-25
6.6
The Hangover Part III
2013-05-23
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God Said, 'Ha!'
1998-05-14
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Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman
2004-09-26
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Avengers: Infinity War
2018-04-25
6.6
Snitch
2013-02-21
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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
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The Electric State
2025-03-07
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Rise: Blood Hunter
2007-04-28
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The Fate of the Furious
2017-04-12
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Captain Marvel
2019-03-06
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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
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The Electric State
2025-03-07
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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
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Ed
1996-03-15
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Red Line
1995-12-07
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Wild Side
1996-06-22
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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
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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
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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
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Jumanji: The Next Level
2019-12-04
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Avengers: Endgame
2019-04-24
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Captain Marvel
2019-03-06
6.6
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017-12-09
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017-12-09
6.6
War Dogs
2016-08-18
6.6
Star Trek Beyond
2016-07-07
6.6
Star Trek Beyond
2016-07-07
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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
6.6
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
6.6
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
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Four Christmases
2008-11-26
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The Last Word
2008-04-20
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The Last Word
2008-04-20
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First Sunday
2008-01-11
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First Sunday
2008-01-11
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Feast of Love
2007-09-28
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Freedom Writers
2007-01-05
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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
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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
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Jungle Boy
1998-01-01
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Joyride
1997-11-18
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Fever Lake
1997-10-08
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Good Trouble
2019-01-08
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Men of a Certain Age
2009-12-07
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Citadel
2023-04-27
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Pretty Little Liars
2010-06-08
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Hot Line
1995-01-06
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Emily's Reasons Why Not
2006-01-26
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The Fosters
2013-06-03
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Enlightened
2011-10-10
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Justified
2010-03-16
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Hung
2009-06-28
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Hung
2009-06-28
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Hung
2009-06-28
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Big Love
2006-03-12
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Big Love
2006-03-12
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Emily's Reasons Why Not
2006-01-09
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Entourage
2004-07-18
6.6
Swingtown
2008-06-05
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Swingtown
2008-06-05
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The Singles Table
2007-01-01
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The Singles Table
2007-01-01
6.6
The Bronx Is Burning
2007-07-09
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The Bronx Is Burning
2007-07-09
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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
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Six Feet Under
2001-06-03
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Six Feet Under
2001-06-03
6.6
Six Feet Under
2001-06-03
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Six Feet Under
2001-06-03