Chad Rochester
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Chad Rochester is an award-winning Director of Photography, shooting narrative features, documentaries, and commercial work. His credits span narrative features (Ode to Mary Jo (2nd Unit)), short films (SODA, Vision), documentary work for institutions like the University of South Carolina and The Joffrey Ballet, and commercial campaigns for brands including Bricker and Beam and The National Brain Tumor Society. He has earned multiple Addy Awards for Cinematography, including Best in Show.
In addition to leading projects at his production company, The Pierson Collective, he has become trusted creative partner to agencies, directors, and producers. He approaches every project with flexibility, focus, and a collaborative spirit.
He is an owner/operator based in the Southeast and ready to travel.