Hunter Robert Baker is a renowned director of photography and producer, with a portfolio that spans feature films, television, and commercials. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award win and four nominations. Baker has had the privilege of photographing seven feature-length films across the globe, capturing powerful stories from the frontline of desert communities and bringing them to the forefront of international media.
For over a decade, Baker has been working on the Navajo Nation, shedding light on under-reported stories and voices not often heard. His most recent project, the award-winning anthology series HBO's True Detective: Night Country, took him to the Northern Alaskan Arctic Circle, where he worked with the Inupiaq tribe. The series received a staggering 19 Emmy Award nominations, including Best Anthology Series and Best Cinematography, and three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Limited Series.
Baker's impressive career has been recognized with several awards and honors. He is the recipient of the 2018 ICG: International Cinematographers Guild Emerging Cinematographer Award, and his projects have received support from esteemed organizations such as the Alfred P Sloan Foundation, the International Documentary Association, and the Points North Fellowship.
A graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Baker studied cinematography and anthropology, balancing his time in special programs in Cuba and South Africa. His work has been featured in prominent publications and media outlets, and he has been named a "Filmmaker to Watch" by Independent Magazine.
As a sought-after lecturer, Baker has spoken at esteemed institutions such as New York University, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. His passion for storytelling and commitment to bringing under-reported stories to the forefront have made him a respected figure in the film industry.
