About
Bryan Gentry is a Newark-based Director of Photography whose work bridges cinematic storytelling with cultural depth across feature films, television, documentaries, and branded content. Since launching his career in 2013 with Discovery ID’s The Perfect Murder, Gentry has become known for his expressive visual style and skillful command of light, tone, and mood.
His recent work includes the Peabody Award-winning documentary series Stax: Soulsville, USA, and the feature-length music documentary Luther: Never Too Much, which earned him a Black Reel Award nomination for Outstanding Cinematography. He also served as Director of Photography on HBO’s critically acclaimed civil rights docuseries Eyes on the Prize: We Who Believe in Freedom Can Not Rest —a powerful reimagining of the iconic PBS series that explores America’s ongoing struggle for racial justice.
Gentry’s lens captures both legacy and truth, bringing bold visuals and emotional nuance to stories that resonate across generations. His work continues to elevate voices, icons, and untold narratives through compelling and cinematic visual language.
Experience
Director of Photography
Feature Documentary Film (2023)
Title: Luther - Never Too Much
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 Directors
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 Soulsville USA
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
- Narrative Film
- Documentary
- Music Video
- Branded Content
Equipment
- Arri Alexa LF
- Arri Alexa SXT Plus 4:3
- Sony FX-9
- Eclair 16mm Film
- Arriflex BL-4 4-Perf Film
- Grip and Lighting packages