Award-winning director and cinematographer Jimmy Collins began his journey in film and television at Harvard University, studying under Sundance-winner Ross McElwee.. Graduating with honors and multiple university awards, Jimmy was one of four American scholars selected for the first-ever Fulbright/mtvU fellowship, which took him to South Africa for a year of teaching and filmmaking with young learners in the notorious Soweto township of Johannesburg.

Upon returning to the United States, Jimmy embarked on a freelance career as a director / director of photography, quickly gaining recognition as an expert interviewer and on-his-feet camera operator, adept at working with children and adults, professional actors and ordinary individuals. In 2009, Jimmy founded the production company Man at Large to meet the growing demands of his clients. Since 2011, he has directed over 100 national television commercials and nearly 1,000 video productions for clients around the world, from global brands such as Dell and Samsung to major studios like Netflix and Focus Features, and prominent technology companies including ABCmouse and Zipline.

With over a decade of expertise in various areas of filmmaking and cinematography, Jimmy specializes in:

• • Commercials
  • Testimonials
  • Aerial & Automotive
  • Kids & Education
  • Behind The Scenes
  • Technology & Corporate
  • Documentary

Jimmy is a proud member of the International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600) and is available for work as a local in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Union or non-union work, Jimmy is ready to bring your next project to life.

info@jimcol.com