Stefan Czapsky

German-born cinematographer was raised in the American Midwest and learned his craft in American independent films of the 1970s and early 80s. Czapsky worked his way up the ranks to become an award-winning director of photography after amassing credits as a camera assistant, gaffer, key grip, and chief electrician. These early assignments encompassed projects as diverse as Larry Cohen's cult thriller "God Told Me To/Demon" (1976), John Sayles' period teen drama "Baby, It's You" (1983), and Bertrand Tavernier's "'Round Midnight" (1986). Early collaborations with such highly regarded filmmakers led to increasingly high profile assignments.