Director of Photography

About

Bryan Gentry is a director of photography based in Newark, New Jersey.  He is experienced in lensing feature documentaries, commercials, music videos, and television.  Bryan began his career in 2009, as an on-screen talent for the PBS reboot of The Electric Company.  After being introduced to the transformative power of the camera and lighting, he launched his career as director of photography of the Discovery ID series The Perfect Murder.  Recently known for his work on the Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.  His clients include Netflix, HBO, A&E, Discovery ID, and Comedy Central.  He’s also been trusted to film commercial campaigns for LG, Conde’ Nast, Reebok, Adidas, Nike, and Heinz.  

Experience

Director of Photography
Feature Documentary Film (2023)
Title:  Luther
Client: Sony Pictures
Producer: Leah Smith
Director: Dawn Porter
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Feature Film (2023)
Title: Call Me Now: Miss Cleo
Client: Hulu
Executive Producer: Jamie MCcoy-Lankford
Producer: Samone Norsworthy
Director: Tim Reid
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Feature Documentary Film (2022)
Title: American Masters / Unamplified / J'Nai Bridges
Client: P.B.S.
Producer: Christina Dehaven
Director: Cristine Turner
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Documentary Series (2022)
Title:  Eyes on the Prize
Client: HBO
Producer: Dawn Porter
Director: Various
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Feature Film (2022)
Title:  Stranger Next Door
Client: TV One
Producer: Jamie MCcoy-Lankford
Director: Victoria Rowell
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Documentary Series (2021)
Title:  Stax
Client: HBO
Producer: Kara Elverson
Director: Jamila Wignot
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Production House: Laylow Pictures

Director of Photography
Documentary (2021)
Title:  Paint & Pitchfork
Client: LACMA Museum 
Producer: Erin Wright
Director: Christine Turner
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Feature Film (2021)
Title:  Business of Christmas 2
Client: BET
Producer: Jamie MCcoy-Lankford
Director: Tim Reid
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Television (2021)
Title: Soul Of A Nation / Juneteenth
Client: ABC
Producer: Eric Johnson
Director: Monica Delarosa
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Director of Photography
Television (2020)
Title: “Doing the Most”
Client: Comedy Central
Producer: Phoebe Robinson
Show Runner: Neil Punsalan
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Production Company: Embassy Row

Director of Photography
Television (2019-2020)
Title: “Hassan Minhaj Patriot Act”
Client: Netflix
Producer: Carol Klein
Director: Edmond Hawkins
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Production: Art and Industry I.N.C.

Director of Photography
Documentary (2019)
Title: “Detained”
Client: The Marshall Project
Director: Emily Kassie
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Agency: The Guardian 

Director of Photography
Documentary (2019)
Title: “AfroPunk”
Client: AfroPunk
Director: Yvoone Shirley
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry

Camera Op / 2nd Unit Director of Photography
Television (2018)
Title: “Wyatt Cenac Problem Areas”
Client: H.B.O.
Director: Multiple
Director of Photography: Bryan Gentry
Episode: Segregation Problems
Production: Whirled Renouned




Services

  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Operator

Specialties

  • Feature Film
  • Documentary
  • Music Video
  • Branded Content

Equipment

  • Arri Alexa LF
  • Arri Alexa SXT Plus 4:3
  •  Grip and Lighting packages 

Using Format