Brandon Trost
Cinematographer
From LAFS graduate to one of Hollywood's most sought-after cinematographers — lensing The Disaster Artist, This Is the End, and Crank 2.
30+
Films Shot
$500M+
Box Office
A-List
Studio Films
2000s
Career Span
The Origin
Brandon Trost grew up surrounded by the craft of filmmaking. With a cinematographer father, he was exposed to the art and science of capturing light from an early age. But it was at The Los Angeles Film School that Brandon developed the technical fluency and creative vision that would define his career.
At LAFS, Brandon trained on professional camera systems and developed the visual storytelling instincts that would catch the attention of Hollywood directors. The hands-on approach to cinematography — shooting, lighting, and composing in real production environments — gave him the practical foundation to step onto professional sets.
After graduating, Brandon quickly built a reputation for bold, kinetic visual style. He became the go-to cinematographer for a new generation of comedy and action directors who wanted their films to look as dynamic as they felt.
Today, Brandon's cinematography credits include some of the most distinctive-looking studio films of the past two decades — from The Disaster Artist to This Is the End to Halloween II.
"Every frame is a painting. The light, the shadow, the composition — they all speak before the actors say a word."
— Brandon Trost · LAFS Alumni
The Journey
Early Career
LAFS Graduate
Graduated from The Los Angeles Film School, building technical fluency in cinematography and visual storytelling.
2000s
Early Cinematography Work
Began shooting independent films and building a reel of distinctive visual work.
2009
Crank: High Voltage
Shot Crank 2: High Voltage — a visually frenetic action film that showcased his bold, kinetic style.
2009
Halloween II
Shot Rob Zombie's Halloween II, bringing his distinctive visual style to the horror genre.
2013
This Is the End
Cinematographer on the star-studded apocalyptic comedy This Is the End, directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
2017
The Disaster Artist
Shot The Disaster Artist, directed by and starring James Franco — an acclaimed film about the making of The Room.
Present
Continued Studio Work
Continues to be one of Hollywood's most in-demand cinematographers for studio productions.
Achievements
The Disaster Artist
Cinematographer on The Disaster Artist (2017), directed by James Franco — an acclaimed film about the making of The Room.
This Is the End
Cinematographer on the apocalyptic comedy This Is the End (2013), starring Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Jonah Hill.
Crank: High Voltage
Shot Crank 2: High Voltage (2009) — a visually kinetic action film starring Jason Statham.
Halloween II
Cinematographer on Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009) — a visually distinctive horror sequel.
Multiple A-List Studio Films
Has lensed multiple A-list studio productions, working with top directors and talent in Hollywood.
30+ Film Credits
Built a career spanning 30+ film credits as a cinematographer across comedy, action, and horror.
Notable Credits
Key Collaborators
James Franco
Actor / Director
The Disaster Artist
Seth Rogen
Actor / Director
This Is the End
Evan Goldberg
Director
This Is the End
Rob Zombie
Director
Halloween II
Jason Statham
Actor
Crank: High Voltage
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Brandon Trost — Cinematographer
The Legacy
Brandon Trost's cinematography has defined the visual identity of some of the most distinctive studio films of the past two decades. From the frenetic energy of Crank 2 to the Hollywood nostalgia of The Disaster Artist, his lens has brought to life stories that audiences carry with them. His journey from LAFS graduate to one of Hollywood's most sought-after cinematographers proves that the technical and creative foundations built in school can scale to the highest levels of the industry.
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