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Michael Haertlein. Unlocked. As the director of photography on this series, I worked very hard to subvert the visual expectations of inmates and the jail environment. I took unprecedented steps within the confines of a documentary series to exert control over the design and lighting of the jail pod in which we were shooting.
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My guiding principle is to foster an empathetic connection...
- 60 Days in View
60 Days In was an incredible experience that I still can't...
- Behind Bars: Rookie Year View
I spent a year and a half in The Penitentiary of New Mexico...
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Jan 15, 2020 · Jonathan Yi and Michael Haertlein followed the group, focusing on the relationship of Peelander Yellow, the leader of the band, and Peelander Red, the bassist, who have been best friends for 15 years. When Red decides to quit, their relationship, the band, and each one individually is tested.
June 7, 2018. Good band documentaries often aren't about the music or backstage antics, they focus on the struggles of the band and their usually very normal lives. “ Mad Tiger ” is a film about a Japanese punk band called Peelander-Z who live and play in NYC, which does just that.
My guiding principle is to foster an empathetic connection between the subject and the audience. When I’m shooting, I often frame the subject within barriers in the environment letting the world wrap around the subject. I often utilize planar camera movement to create a sense of presence within the space for the viewer.
Michael Haertlein. Cinematographer: Jane Goodall: The Hope. Michael Haertlein is known for Jane Goodall: The Hope (2020), Mad Tiger (2015) and Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (2024).
60 Days In was an incredible experience that I still can't believe we did. When the show was in development, I helped shape the concept of shooting with fixed-rig cameras in order to capture what happens with the production leaves the pod. I shot a few weeks on every season in Clark County Jail and
I spent a year and a half in The Penitentiary of New Mexico in Santa Fe shooting two seasons of Behind Bars: Rookie Year for A&E. I was the director of photography working with an extremely talented team in the field and post. The social dynamic in prison has rigid boundaries. H
