Award-Winning Cinematographer & Visual Storyteller; Academy Award Nominee for "Arrival"; Known for "Selma" & "Solo: A Star Wars Story"
Bradford Young Biography
Bradford Young is an American cinematographer recognized for his distinctive visual style and contributions to the representation of Black experiences in film. Young studied at Howard University, where he was mentored by filmmaker Haile Gerima, whose guidance influenced his approach to cinematic storytelling. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the American Society of Cinematographers.
Young's early work received critical attention on the independent film circuit. He earned Cinematography Awards at the Sundance Film Festival for his work on "Pariah," as well as for both "Mother of George" and "Ain't Them Bodies Saints." His use of natural light, intimate framing, and atmospheric tones has become a signature of his cinematography, contributing to films that focus on African American narratives. Young has collaborated multiple times with director Ava DuVernay, including on "Middle of Nowhere," "Selma," and the Netflix miniseries "When They See Us."
Young became the first African American cinematographer nominated for an Academy Award for his work on Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction film "Arrival." In addition to the Oscar nomination, he received a Silver Frog at Camerimage and nominations for a BAFTA and an American Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography for the same film. Young has publicly acknowledged the contributions of earlier African American cinematographers such as Ernest Dickerson, Malik Sayeed, and Arthur Jafa.
Young continued his career with "Solo: A Star Wars Story," becoming the first African American cinematographer to work on a film in the Star Wars franchise. He has collaborated with filmmakers including Alejandro González Iñárritu, Dee Rees, and Spike Jonze, and has shot commercials for brands such as Nike, Apple, Givenchy, NBA, Samsung, and Ketel One. Young's body of work spans independent cinema, major Hollywood productions, and branded content, reflecting a career focused on artistic integrity, cultural advocacy, and the craft of cinematography.
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