Person · Cinematographer

Francis Kenny

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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Also:
Camera Department
Editorial Department

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Decades active

In short · Shooting since 1975, 5 decades active, 42 credits.

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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 located in a different state and some abroad. He met his first mentor, David Hoffman, at Hofstra University. After graduating, Hoffman hired Kenny to work as a documentary cameraman and editor for his production company. Ed Lachman, ASC, provided Kenny with 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. In his free time, he teaches cinematography at UCLA, AFI, the ASC, and the Maine Photographic Workshop.

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