Geoffrey Haley
Geoffrey Haley is an acclaimed camera operator and filmmaker known for his work on some of Hollywood’s most visually compelling films. Born with a deep passion for film and music, Haley was a cellist from age five and grew up experimenting with an 8mm camera. However, upon finishing high school, he chose to pursue film over music, fearing that relying on his musical passion for income might diminish his love for it. Haley studied psychophysiology on the West Coast, strategically selecting a university that allowed him to spend summers in Los Angeles, gaining hands-on experience in the film industry. His musical background helped him secure early work as a boom operator. Later, he transitioned to video playback before ultimately finding his niche in the camera department. His first significant break came when he was tasked with shooting the iconic floating bag scene in American Beauty (1999). Originally intended as a CGI placeholder, Haley’s footage was so compelling that it became a defining visual of the film. This exposure led to him being hired for HBO’s Six Feet Under (2001–2005), where he remained for the entire five-season run, refining his skills in cinematography, scene breakdown, and collaboration with directors and actors. While working on Six Feet Under, Haley ventured into directing and writing, creating The Parlor (2001), which earned an Honorable Mention at Sundance 2002. He later wrote a feature screenplay purchased by a major studio but remained unproduced due to budget constraints. Determined to direct, he wrote The Last Word (2008), a romantic comedy that premiered at Sundance and saw a successful theatrical release. Despite his directing aspirations, Haley found a fulfilling career in camera operation. His philosophy emphasizes collaboration with directors to serve the story, emotion, and performance rather than getting lost in the technical aspects of the job. His approach has led to successful collaborations with cinematographers like Lawrence Sher ASC and Stephen F. Windon ASC ACS, as well as directors including Todd Phillips (Joker), David O. Russell (The Fighter, American Hustle), and Danny Boyle (Steve Jobs). Haley’s expertise in Steadicam operation has been pivotal in high-profile productions, notably his work on Steve Jobs (2015), where he navigated the challenges of capturing long takes of dialogue-heavy scenes. He has also played a key role in large-scale action films, working closely with the Russo brothers on Avengers: Endgame (2019), Cherry (2021), and The Gray Man (2022), where he also served as an executive producer. A respected figure in the camera operating community, Haley serves on the board of governors for the Society of Camera Operators (SOC). His dedication to storytelling and immersive cinematography has earned him multiple accolades, including the SOC Camera Operator of the Year Award for Joker and Cherry.
The Last Word
(Director)
American Hustle
(Steadicam Operator)
The Hangover
("B" Camera Operator)
The Hangover
(Steadicam Operator)
Furious 7
("A" Camera Operator)
The Gray Man
(Executive Producer)
Jack Frost
(Steadicam Operator)
Crank
(Steadicam Operator)
Fast Five
(Steadicam Operator)
Shrink
("C" Camera Operator)
Furious 7
(Steadicam Operator)
She's Out of My League
(Steadicam Operator)
The Last Word
(Writer)
American Beauty
(Camera Operator)
Naked Lies
(Camera Operator)
The Parlor
(Director)
The Parlor
(Writer)
The Fighter
(Steadicam Operator)
War Dogs
(Steadicam Operator)
Freedom Writers
(Camera Operator)
Freedom Writers
(Steadicam Operator)
The Fate of the Furious
(Steadicam Operator)
CHiPS
(Steadicam Operator)
Baywatch
(Steadicam Operator)
The Hangover Part III
(Steadicam Operator)
God Said, 'Ha!'
(Steadicam Operator)
Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman
(Camera Operator)
Avengers: Infinity War
(Camera Operator)
Snitch
(Steadicam Operator)
Easy A
("B" Camera Operator)
Easy A
(Steadicam Operator)
Dinner for Schmucks
("B" Camera Operator)
Dinner for Schmucks
(Steadicam Operator)
CHiPS
("A" Camera Operator)
The Electric State
(Executive Producer)
Rise: Blood Hunter
(Steadicam Operator)
The Fate of the Furious
("A" Camera Operator)
Captain Marvel
(Camera Operator)
Joker
(Steadicam Operator)
Joker
("A" Camera Operator)
Avengers: Infinity War
(Steadicam Operator)
Avengers: Endgame
(Steadicam Operator)
The Electric State
("A" Camera Operator)
Game Change
("A" Camera Operator)
Drive Me Crazy
(Steadicam Operator)
MacGruber
("A" Camera Operator)
MacGruber
(Steadicam Operator)
The Electric State
(Steadicam Operator)
The Parlor
(Editor)
Cry_Wolf
(Second Unit Director)
Ed
(Boom Operator)
Red Line
(Boom Operator)
Wild Side
(Boom Operator)
Project Shadowchaser III
(Boom Operator)
Back in Action
("A" Camera Operator)
Back in Action
(Steadicam Operator)
Joker: Folie à Deux
(Camera Operator)
Twisters
("A" Camera Operator)
Twisters
(Steadicam Operator)
Blue Beetle
("A" Camera Operator)
Blue Beetle
(Steadicam Operator)
Renfield
("A" Camera Operator)
Renfield
(Steadicam Operator)
Chevalier
("A" Camera Operator)
Chevalier
(Steadicam Operator)
The Gray Man
("A" Camera Operator)
The Gray Man
(Steadicam Operator)
F9
("A" Camera Operator)
F9
(Steadicam Operator)
Cherry
("A" Camera Operator)
Cherry
(Steadicam Operator)
Jumanji: The Next Level
(Steadicam Operator)
Avengers: Endgame
("A" Camera Operator)
Captain Marvel
(Steadicam Operator)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
("B" Camera Operator)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
(Steadicam Operator)
War Dogs
("A" Camera Operator)
Star Trek Beyond
("A" Camera Operator)
Star Trek Beyond
(Steadicam Operator)
Ride Along 2
("B" Camera Operator)
Ride Along 2
(Steadicam Operator)
Trumbo
("A" Camera Operator)
Trumbo
(Steadicam Operator)
Steve Jobs
("A" Camera Operator)
Supremacy
(Steadicam Operator)
Wish I Was Here
("A" Camera Operator)
Wish I Was Here
(Steadicam Operator)
The Hangover Part III
("A" Camera Operator)
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
("A" Camera Operator)
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
(Steadicam Operator)
Snitch
("A" Camera Operator)
Identity Thief
("B" Camera Operator)
Identity Thief
(Steadicam Operator)
Game Change
(Steadicam Operator)
Butter
("A" Camera Operator)
Butter
(Steadicam Operator)
Fast Five
("A" Camera Operator)
The Fighter
("A" Camera Operator)
The Chosen One
(Steadicam Operator)
She's Out of My League
("A" Camera Operator)
The Hangover
(Camera Operator)
Four Christmases
(Camera Operator)
Four Christmases
(Steadicam Operator)
The Last Word
(Camera Operator)
The Last Word
(Steadicam Operator)
First Sunday
("A" Camera Operator)
First Sunday
(Steadicam Operator)
Feast of Love
(Steadicam Operator)
Freedom Writers
("B" Camera Operator)
Hollis & Rae
("A" Camera Operator)
Hollis & Rae
(Steadicam Operator)
Mothers and Daughters
(Steadicam Operator)
Hot Tamale
(Steadicam Operator)
Believe in Me
(Steadicam Operator)
The Gymnast
("B" Camera Operator)
Cry_Wolf
(Second Unit Director of Photography)
Cry_Wolf
(Steadicam Operator)
Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman
(Steadicam Operator)
Repli-Kate
("B" Camera Operator)
Repli-Kate
(Steadicam Operator)
Beethoven's 4th
("A" Camera Operator)
Beethoven's 4th
(Steadicam Operator)
Running Mates
(Steadicam Operator)
The Last Great Ride
(Steadicam Operator)
Gideon
(Steadicam Operator)
Thirst
(Camera Operator)
Naked Lies
(Steadicam Operator)
Jungle Boy
(Steadicam Operator)
Joyride
(Steadicam Operator)
Fever Lake
(Steadicam Operator)
Good Trouble
(Director)
Men of a Certain Age
(Director)
Citadel
(Director of Photography)
Pretty Little Liars
(Director of Photography)
Hot Line
(Boom Operator)
Emily's Reasons Why Not
(Steadicam Operator)
The Fosters
(Camera Operator)
Enlightened
(Camera Operator)
Justified
("A" Camera Operator)
Hung
(Camera Operator)
Hung
(Steadicam Operator)
Hung
("B" Camera Operator)
Big Love
("B" Camera Operator)
Big Love
(Steadicam Operator)
Emily's Reasons Why Not
(Steadicam Operator)
Entourage
(Steadicam Operator)
Swingtown
("B" Camera Operator)
Swingtown
(Steadicam Operator)
The Singles Table
(Camera Operator)
The Singles Table
(Steadicam Operator)
The Bronx Is Burning
(Camera Operator)
The Bronx Is Burning
(Steadicam Operator)
Heroes
(Steadicam Operator)
Dexter
("A" Camera Operator)
The Sopranos
("B" Camera Operator)
The Loop
(Steadicam Operator)
Night Stalker
(Camera Operator)
Six Feet Under
(Camera Operator)
Six Feet Under
("B" Camera Operator)
Six Feet Under
(Steadicam Operator)
Six Feet Under
("A" Camera Operator)