Director / Director of Photography / Professor
5666 La Jolla Blvd. #215 La Jolla, CA. 92037
Tel. 619.466.0010 Fax. 619.466.0030
http://www.filmspot.tv
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Rich Underwood's photographic and directorial career has taken him from Photojournalist to Documentary Filmmaker, 
Commercial Director/Cameraman and Feature Film Director of Photography. His work has consistently garnished national and international acclaim.
Professional History
Present Currently Represented for Commercials by:
Duncan Film New York, USA Mirage Productions Miami, USA
Spotmaker Atlanta, USA Twitch Films Chicago, USA
Colorblind Los Angeles, USA Filmyard Midwest USA
Big Film Toronto, Canada Triton Films Vancouver, Canada
Dakota Group San Diego, USA Look Films Shanghai, China
Feature and Literary Representation:
Bruce Economoe at Pine River Entertainment, L.A. (310) 659-1039
Present Adjunct Professor, Advanced Cinematography, San Diego State University
San Diego, CA. TFM 522, Syllabus available upon request.
1996-Present Freelance Director,
American Airlines, Blue Cross, Lincoln/Mercury, Nissan, Blockbuster, Suzuki
1992-1995 Commercial Director/Cameraman under contract to Warner Films, LA.NY.
1995 Director of Photography, "The Message" feature film, First Tuesday Productions.
1988-1991 Commercial Director/Cameraman, Principal in Companion Pictures Inc.
1981-1987 Cinematographer, Photojournalist. KUSA in Denver, CO.
1979-1981 Photojournalist, KOTV in Tulsa, OK.
Education
Southern Illinois University, Bachelors degree in Communications, Radio and Television Department.
References & Awards
Emmys, Addys, One Show, Iris, NPPA, NY Film Festival & all the others available upon request
Charities
Each year I try to volunteer time for a charity. I have created Public Service Announcements, for the S.P.C.A, St. Vincent De Paul Village (a homeless shelter) and Domestic Violence hotlines.
