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Rachel Morrison

Academy Award-Nominated Cinematographer Known for "Mudbound" & "Black Panther"

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Rachel Morrison Biography

Rachel Morrison is a cinematographer known for Mudbound, Black Panther and Fruitvale Station. For her work on 2017's Mudbound Morrison was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematographer, becoming the first woman to ever be nominated in that category.

Morrison took up photography at a young age. She grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and graduated from Concord Academy in 1996. She then attended New York University, where she completed a double major in film and photography since she was unable to choose between the two disciplines; by the end of her degree, she had decided to concentrate on cinematography. She then attended the AFI Conservatory's graduate cinematography program and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 2006. She began her career in television, working on series and telefilms for a number of networks. Her cinematography on the 2005 television documentary Rikers High, which was about high school education within the Rikers Island prison complex, was nominated for an Emmy Award.

The 2007 independent film Palo Alto marked Morrison's debut as the primary cinematographer on a feature film, after which she took a job as director of photography on the MTV reality series "The Hills." She worked on "The Hills" for two years before moving to features, beginning with Zal Batmanglij's Sound of My Voice, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Over the next two years, she photographed Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie and Fruitvale Station, which premiered at Sundance in 2012 and 2013 respectively, as well as Any Day Now, Some Girl(s) and The Harvest. In 2014, she photographed Cake, directed by Daniel Barnz, which she followed up with the 2015 film Dope. Dope premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, making it Morrison's seventh film to screen at the annual festival in six consecutive years.

2014 marked Morrison's first foray into directing, as she was offered the chance to direct an episode of the television series American Crime, which aired in 2015. In 2017, she became a member of the American Society of Cinematographers. She was the cinematographer for Ryan Coogler's 2018 film Black Panther.

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    Speaking fees for Rachel Morrison, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rachel Morrison are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rachel Morrison, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rachel Morrison speak about?

    Rachel Morrison is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Creativity Speakers, Innovation, Producers and Directors, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Rachel Morrison travel from?

    Rachel Morrison generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Rachel Morrison’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Rachel Morrison for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rachel Morrison for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rachel Morrison or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Academy Award-Nominated Cinematographer Known for "Mudbound" & "Black Panther"

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Rachel Morrison Biography

Rachel Morrison is a cinematographer known for Mudbound, Black Panther and Fruitvale Station. For her work on 2017's Mudbound Morrison was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematographer, becoming the first woman to ever be nominated in that category.

Morrison took up photography at a young age. She grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and graduated from Concord Academy in 1996. She then attended New York University, where she completed a double major in film and photography since she was unable to choose between the two disciplines; by the end of her degree, she had decided to concentrate on cinematography. She then attended the AFI Conservatory's graduate cinematography program and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 2006. She began her career in television, working on series and telefilms for a number of networks. Her cinematography on the 2005 television documentary Rikers High, which was about high school education within the Rikers Island prison complex, was nominated for an Emmy Award.

The 2007 independent film Palo Alto marked Morrison's debut as the primary cinematographer on a feature film, after which she took a job as director of photography on the MTV reality series "The Hills." She worked on "The Hills" for two years before moving to features, beginning with Zal Batmanglij's Sound of My Voice, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Over the next two years, she photographed Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie and Fruitvale Station, which premiered at Sundance in 2012 and 2013 respectively, as well as Any Day Now, Some Girl(s) and The Harvest. In 2014, she photographed Cake, directed by Daniel Barnz, which she followed up with the 2015 film Dope. Dope premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, making it Morrison's seventh film to screen at the annual festival in six consecutive years.

2014 marked Morrison's first foray into directing, as she was offered the chance to direct an episode of the television series American Crime, which aired in 2015. In 2017, she became a member of the American Society of Cinematographers. She was the cinematographer for Ryan Coogler's 2018 film Black Panther.

Rachel Morrison Videos

  • The Filmmaker's View: Rachel Morrison - DP is the best job on set ...
  • Rachel Morrison on filming DOPE in Los Angeles - YouTube
  • Camerimage Rachel Morrison interview - YouTube

FAQs on booking Rachel Morrison

  • How do I book Rachel Morrison to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rachel Morrison for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rachel Morrison, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rachel Morrison or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Rachel Morrison

    Speaking fees for Rachel Morrison, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rachel Morrison are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rachel Morrison, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rachel Morrison speak about?

    Rachel Morrison is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Creativity Speakers, Innovation, Producers and Directors, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Rachel Morrison travel from?

    Rachel Morrison generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Rachel Morrison’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Rachel Morrison for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rachel Morrison for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rachel Morrison or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Rachel Morrison is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Rachel Morrison for your event is available upon request. Rachel Morrison generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sharon Calahan, Georgia Allen, Janelle Monáe, Marielle Heller and Zazie Beetz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rachel Morrison for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Rachel Morrison Speaker Videos

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    Rachel Morrison on filming DOPE in Los Angeles - YouTube
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