Matt Katsolis
Matt Katsolis Director | Cinematographer
Matt Katsolis
Matt Katsolis Director | Cinematographer
Matt Katsolis
Director | Cinematographer
Founder of Interpret Studios, Matt is an Emmy award-winning director and cinematographer, creating inventive and diverse films, commercials, television shows, music videos and branded content. He made a name for himself by developing story driven cinematic film and television in the action sports world, which brought him into the realm of directing feature length documentaries. Soon after the change, Matt was awarded the Grand Prize of Panasonic’s International Film Competition for “Moving On”, then two years later won the 45th Annual Dove Awards Movie of the Year for "Fading West", as well as numerous film festival awards and nominations for his other documentaries. He made the jump to commercials and brand integrated content 9 years ago and has worked as both director and director of photography on national ad campaigns and branding campaigns for Red Bull Media House, Nike, Universal, as well as numerous ad agencies and mainstream artists.
It’s Matt’s refined ability to show genre diversity, moving effortlessly from storytelling to music-driven visual concepts and humor, that makes him a highly sought after talent among clients. He has passionate love of the outdoors, has traveled and shot in over 50 countries, and a heart for the at-risk and marginilized whose voices are often not heard. He remains focused on keeping Interpret a leader in cinematic storytelling.
Nic Mclean
Nic McLean
Director of Photography
Nic Mclean
Nic McLean
Director of Photography
Nic McLean
Director of Photography
Nic McLean is an East Coast based DP & Cinematographer who draws aesthetic inspiration from each projects motivating theme and believes collaboration is the key to creating compelling content. Growing up the son of a world-traveling architectural designer, art and culture were a part of everyday life. So at age twelve, when he first handled a camera, it naturally became his portal to the world. After film school, Nic developed his aesthetic approach shooting travel documentaries, athlete profiles and action sports in over thirty countries. This paved his way into the commercial world, where currently, he spends most of his time shooting. His clients include, Levis, Under Armour, Gatorade, Nat Geo, Bose, Red Bull, & Reef. His skills in digital cinema & water cinematography, paired with his intuitive approach bring fresh vision to the teams he works with. When not traveling for work, Nic loves to spend time surfing, fishing and boating with his wife and best friend, Jessica and their two year old son, Canon.
A.J. Neste
A.J. Neste
Photographer
A.J. Neste
A.J. Neste
Photographer
A.J. Neste
Senior Photographer
The son of renowned Sports Illustrated / HBO photographer Tony Neste, A.J. hasn’t exactly fallen too far from the family tree. A.J. has spent the past 10 years traveling the world shooting for numerous publications and documenting notable personalities, musicians and athletes. Expanding his realm, Neste’s last few years have consisted of catalogues, fashion campaigns, set photography, album covers, and branded content. His uncanny talent to capture the moment combined with his humor are what make A.J. so desirable to clients and rooted at the core of Interpret. A.J. is now back where it all began for him in Flagler Beach, Florida with his wife Megan and their two beautiful kids.
Robert Snow
Robert Snow
Photographer
Robert Snow
Robert Snow
Photographer
Robert Snow
Ad. Photography
Robert Snow was born on the Gulf coast of Florida. He grew up playing sports, and exploring the water ways around the state. He studied photography at the Southeast Center for Photographic studies. While in college he began his career in the photo industry as a photo assistant for the better part of a decade working for some of most awarded photographers in the industry. After years working behind the scenes Robert went full time as a photographer and knew what he wanted to shoot. Athletes, Sports and inspiring people. His work reflects many of the things he is also passionate about in life and is hired for a well rounded list of specialties including Portraits, Lifestyle, & Sports all while representing his distinct style. Robert has been recognized by his peers in the 2014 American Photography Photo annual for a personal project titled "The Mysterious Atlantic White Shark" He has shot ad campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, and his work has been published in Outside Magazine, NY Times, Huffington Post and many more. He is currently living in Florida but travels the world for work. To keep up to date with Robert's work follow him on social media @robertsnowphoto
Jesse Schluntz
Jesse Schluntz
Lead Editor
Jesse Schluntz
Jesse Schluntz
Lead Editor
Jesse Schluntz
Lead Editor
Hailing from San Diego, CA, Jesse is an obsessed digital storyteller who’s imagination extends far beyond the editing room. His passion is to work with honest subjects and tell stories that matter. Jesse loves building productions from the ground up, and can often be found on location aiding the crew, assisting direction, and capturing images. Whether it’s a commercial, television show or documentary, Jesse believes that story is king, and strives to keep every project as compelling, authentic, and relevant as possible. Just be sure to give him surf breaks…
Misty
Misty Arnold
Producer
Misty
Misty Arnold
Producer
Misty Arnold
Producer
For over a decade Misty has worked in the entertainment industry with production experience in both domestic and international settings. She has served in instrumental roles in production management and producing for the first television network to focus exclusively on socially conscious entertainment featuring reality-based television series, documentaries, and films – Halogen TV.
Prior to Halogen, Misty spent several years in management, producing and coordinating roles with various programs ranging in content from extreme sports, music videos, live concerts, talk shows, campaign promos and web shorts at Steelroots and the INSP networks
Her passion and experience has lead to the development of a diversified set of core competencies in the areas of pre-production, post production, creative development, production process, budgeting, scheduling, coordination and the diplomacy necessary to interface effectively with key relationships.
Recent work entails producing and coordinating for various films, music videos, television commercials, shorts and brand identity content with clients such as but not limited to; John Mark McMillian, Matrimony, Flagship, Dockers, Wells Fargo, Lowes Home Improvement, and NatGeo’s Wicked Tuna.
Wade Yamaguchi
WADE YAMAGUCHI
Cinematographer / DP
Wade Yamaguchi
WADE YAMAGUCHI
Cinematographer / DP
Wade Yamaguchi
Cinematographer / DP
Growing up Wade traveled around the world with his family which sparked a deep sense for adventure and imagination. His journey to becoming a cinematographer combined his love for different cultures, beautiful places and storytelling. Wade's hard work and dedication has opened up numerous opportunities for him to work on projects across the globe.
His ability to be highly adaptable has given him a very diverse experience in numerous genres. Within the collaborative process of each project Wade takes a innovative approach to creating stunning images. When Wade is not working he loves to spend time with his wife, Chelsea and son, Noah in Denver, Colorado.