Stephen Campanelli, a pioneer in the film industry, revolutionized the art of filmmaking by combining "A" Camera operating and steadicam, unlocking a new perspective that captivated the attention of renowned directors, including his childhood idol, Clint Eastwood. Campanelli's impressive career spans decades, with his first collaboration with Clint Eastwood on the Oscar-nominated film, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY.
Throughout his tenure with Eastwood, Campanelli has remained the director's trusted "camera eye," working on multiple Oscar-winning films, including MILLION DOLLAR BABY and MYSTIC RIVER, as well as Oscar-nominated films like LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, GRAN TORINO, AMERICAN SNIPER, THE MULE, and RICHARD JEWELL. His exceptional talent has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including an SOC Lifetime Achievement Award.
Campanelli's impressive body of work includes witnessing six Oscar-winning performances with Clint Eastwood, and also on the critically acclaimed film, THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI. With Eastwood's blessing and the admiration of every cast and crew he has worked with, Campanelli has made the natural transition to the director's chair, having already helmed four feature films: DRINKWATER, MOMENTUM, GRAND ISLE, and the #1 box office Canadian film, INDIAN HORSE.
Indian Horse, which won over 18 international film festival awards, solidified Campanelli's position as a skilled director. He has also directed a pilot for Fox, PARADISE INC., and several nationwide commercials. Campanelli has recently completed work on How To Rob A Bank for Netflix, Earth Abides for MGM+/ Amazon Prime, and directed second unit for Apple TV+'s FireBug.
With his impressive repertoire of work, Campanelli is now poised to bring his unique vision to his next project, further cementing his status as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
