John Matysiak
American cinematographer
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John Matysiak is an American cinematographer.[1][2][3][4] He is known for his work on the film Old Henry (2021) and the second season of the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2023).[5][6] He has also contributed to music videos for artists, including Post Malone and Leon Bridges.[7]
John Matysiak | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2006 - Present |
Life and career
Matysiak pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, in addition to studying abroad at the Czech National Film School (FAMU) in Prague.[8]
In 2016, Matysiak was brought aboard as cinematographer for the second season of Still the King, where he met showrunner Potsy Ponciroli.[9][10] In 2020, he and Ponciroli reunited for the film Old Henry (2021), starring Tim Blake Nelson and Stephen Dorff.[11]
Most recently Matysiak and Ponciroli teamed up again on the 1970s action film Motor City, starring Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster and Shailene Woodley.[12]
Selected filmography
Film and television
- 2012: Model Minority
- 2012: Two Shadows
- 2014: Stuck
- 2016: Still the King (11 episodes)
- 2021: Old Henry
- 2022: Acidman
- 2022: Meet Cute
- 2023: Big George Foreman
- 2023: Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
- 2025: Motor City
Music video
- 2016: Kings of Leon: "Walls"
- 2018: Leon Bridges: "Beyond"
- 2019: Miranda Lambert: "It All Comes Out in the Wash"
- 2024: Post Malone: "I Had Some Help"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival | Best Cinematography - Narrative Feature | Two Shadows | [13] |
