Jake Pollock

Jake Pollock (simplified Chinese: 包轩鸣; traditional Chinese: 包軒鳴) is an American cinematographer based in Taiwan, whose work covers feature films, short films, commercials and music videos. He has collaborated with internationally acclaimed directors such as Wong Kar Wai, Peter Chan, Lou Ye, and Derek Tsang.

In 1993, he studied Film Production at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, and at the same time entered the New York independent film circle to work. Because of his love for Asian culture, he settled in Taiwan in 2002. He is proficient in Chinese and English, and his understanding of Asian and Western cultures has created his unique photography aesthetics.

Awards

Jake Pollock’s Award achievements include Best Cinematography Award at the 31st Hong Kong Film Awards and the 6th Asian Film Awards for Dragon; the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Award for Best Cinematography for Spring Tide; Best Cinematography Award at the 55th Asia-Pacific Film Festival for Starry Starry Night. In addition, he was awarded the Special Jury Award at the 8th Taipei Film Awards for his cinematography on three very different films Do Over, The Pain of Others, and Respire. He has multiple nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards with films such as The Shadow Play, Soul Mate, and Girlfriend, Boyfriend. Monga and Yang Yang were both nominated for Best Cinematography at the Asian Film Awards .

Filmography