Cameron Burns

Cinematographer · Writer

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Selected work

Feature film · 2026 · Director of Photography

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FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

FADE IN:

EXT. TREELINE — DAWN

Fog sits low on the field. Nothing moves.

A bell, somewhere past the trees.

MARA

Did you hear that?

THOMAS

Go back inside.

INT. FARMHOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Candle smoke. A door left open an inch.

She doesn’t close it.

EXT. RIVER — NIGHT

The water is too still.

MARA (V.O.)

We were told not to cross.

CUT TO:

Screenwriting

I write shorts, too.

Three original screenplays. Read the opening pages, then email me for the full script.

You name it, I've done it.

From the C-stand up.

Director of PhotographyFramed it

Camera OperatorMoved it

Assistant CameraKept it sharp

GafferLit it

GripRigged it

Assistant DirectorKept it moving

PropsBuilt it

Location ScoutFound it

Spotlight OperatorFollowed it

StagehandHauled it

Production AssistantDid the rest

EditorCut it

ScreenwriterWrote it first

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First on set.Last to wrap.

I'm Cameron, a cinematographer and screenwriter in San Diego. I learned this work pulling cable, building props and rigging lights on commercials, short films and a feature, so I know what it takes from everyone to get a frame right. [One personal line: where you're from, or the film that started it.]

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cburnscinema@gmail.com (619) 206-0225