Steven Poster
Biography
Steven Barry Poster, A.S.C, I.C.G. (born 1 March 1944) is an American cinematographer and photographer who is the former President of the International Cinematographers Guild. He is best known for his collaborations with Richard Kelly, including the director's 2001 cult classic Donnie Darko. Poster began his career as a creative assistant at 'The Film Group,' a commercial film production company based in Chicago, Illinois. After being promoted to director of photography due to his skill at ligh…
Known For
Blade Runner
Additional Photography
Donnie Darko
Director of Photography
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Second Unit Director of Photography
Starman
Second Unit Director of Photography
Rocky V
Director of Photography
Daddy Day Care
Director of Photography
Stuart Little 2
Director of Photography
Hemlock Grove
Director of Photography
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Filmography
Acting (6)
Movies (6)
It's a Madcap World: The Making of an Unfinished Film
2021as Himself
Who Is Bill Rebane?
2021as Self
Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of 'Donnie Darko'
2016as Self
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
2009as Self
USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland
2008as Self (as Steven B. Poster)
The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth
2007as Self
Crew (60)
Movies (57)
Scared to Death
2026Director of Photography
Scared to Death
2026Executive Producer
'Round Miles: A Miles Davis Documentary
2022Director of Photography
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020Director of Photography
Amityville: The Awakening
2017Director of Photography
Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet 3D
2014Cinematography
Flypaper
2011Director of Photography
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
2010Director of Photography
The Box
2009Director of Photography
Spread
2009Director of Photography
Southland Tales
2007Director of Photography
Daddy Day Care
2003Director of Photography
Stuart Little 2
2002Director of Photography
Donnie Darko
2001Director of Photography
Mission to Mars
2000Second Unit Director of Photography
The Rage: Carrie 2
1999Second Unit Director of Photography
A Midwife's Tale
1998Director of Photography
Half a Chance
1998Director of Photography
RocketMan
1997Director of Photography
Eye of God
1997Thanks
Color of Justice
1997Director of Photography
Once You Meet a Stranger
1996Director of Photography
Roswell
1994Director of Photography
Nunzio's Second Cousin
1994Director of Photography
The Cemetery Club
1993Director of Photography
Life Stinks
1991Director of Photography
Rocky V
1990Director of Photography
Opportunity Knocks
1990Cinematography
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
1990Director of Photography
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
1990Director of Photography
Shangri-La Plaza
1990Director of Photography
Next of Kin
1989Director of Photography
Big Top Pee-wee
1988Director of Photography
Aloha Summer
1988Director of Photography
Someone to Watch Over Me
1987Director of Photography
Courage
1986Cinematography
Blue City
1986Director of Photography
The Boy Who Could Fly
1986Director of Photography
The Heavenly Kid
1985Director of Photography
The New Kids
1985Director of Photography
Starman
1984Second Unit Director of Photography
The River
1984Second Unit Director of Photography
Testament
1983Director of Photography
Spring Break
1983Director of Photography
Strange Brew
1983Director of Photography
The Cradle Will Fall
1983Director of Photography
Blade Runner
1982Additional Photography
Mysterious Two
1982Director of Photography
Dead & Buried
1981Director of Photography
Coward of the County
1981Director of Photography
Blood Beach
1980Director of Photography
Gallagher: An Uncensored Evening
1980Camera Operator
Beggarman, Thief
1979Cinematography
The Night Rider
1979Director of Photography
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
1978Director of Photography
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977Second Unit Director of Photography
Monster a Go-Go!
1965Additional Photography
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