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Francis Kenny
Camera · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Biography
Francis Kenny is an American cinematographer born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised by his grandfather Colonel Herman Adkins, and attended fifteen different grammar schools each in a different state and some abroad. He met his first mentor, David Hoffman, at Hofstra University. After graduation, Hoffman hired Kenny to work as a documentary cameraman and editor for his production company. Ed Lachman, ASC, gave Kenny his first opportunity to work on a feature film, Desperately Seeking Susan, where Kenny served as the camera operator. Kenny is an active working cinematographer who specializes in the use of the Red Digital Camera. He spends his off time teaching cinematography at UCLA, AFI, the ASC, and the Maine Photographic Workshop.
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S.W.A.T.
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Scary Movie
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Bean
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How High
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New Jack City
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She's All That
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Heathers
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Coneheads
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A Night at the Roxbury
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Bonnie & Clyde
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Filmography
- 2017S.W.A.T.Director of Photography
- 2017FlintDirector of Photography
- 2014Gun HillDirector of Photography
- 2013Bonnie & ClydeDirector of Photography
- 2012Steel MagnoliasDirector of Photography
- 2009One Hot SummerDirector of Photography
- 2007CoverDirector of Photography
- 2005Getting PlayedDirector of Photography
- 2005Three Wise GuysDirector of Photography
- 2005EdisonDirector of Photography
- 2003From Justin to KellyDirector of Photography
- 2002Keep the Faith, BabyDirector of Photography
- 2001How HighDirector of Photography
- 2001Finder's FeeDirector of Photography
- 2001Kingdom ComeDirector of Photography
- 2000Scary MovieDirector of Photography
- 1999She's All ThatDirector of Photography
- 1998A Night at the RoxburyDirector of Photography
- 1998DenialDirector of Photography
- 1997BeanDirector of Photography
- 1996Pretty PoisonDirector of Photography
- 1996Dark AngelDirector of Photography
- 1996Harriet the SpyDirector of Photography
- 1996The ColonyDirector of Photography
- 1996A Thin Line Between Love and HateDirector of Photography
- 1994Jason's LyricDirector of Photography
- 1993Wayne's World 2Director of Photography
- 1993ConeheadsDirector of Photography
- 1993Ed and His Dead MotherDirector of Photography
- 1993Dying to Love YouDirector of Photography
- 1992The Flash III: Deadly NightshadeDirector of Photography
- 1992Class ActDirector of Photography
- 1992Cold HeavenDirector of Photography
- 1991House Party 2Director of Photography
- 1991The Flash II: Revenge of the TricksterDirector of Photography
- 1991New Jack CityDirector of Photography
- 1991Within These Walls: A Tour of the White HouseAdditional Photography
- 1990Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for DrellaCamera Operator
- 1989Sweet Bird of YouthDirector of Photography
- 1989HeathersDirector of Photography
- 1987Salvation!Director of Photography
- 1987Campus ManDirector of Photography
- 1986Wings Over WaterDirector of Photography
- 1985Desperately Seeking SusanCamera Operator
- 1983Redd Foxx: Video in a Plain Brown WrapperDirector of Photography
- 1982Strokes of Genius: Arshile GorkyDirector of Photography
- 1981REO Speedwagon - Live InfidelityCamera Operator
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