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Fusion Award Nomination
Best Cinematography in Short Film for "In Orbit"
North Europe International Film Festival, 2020
Jaro Waldeck is a cinematographer with bases in Ireland, Czech Republic and Sweden.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago,
and a Master's Degree in Cinematography from FAMU Prague.
Her first narrative feature Dreamtown premiered at Galway Film Fleadh 2024, along with Best Irish Documentary winning feature Housewife of the Year. Jaro’s latest work includes a medical documentary Counter Attack, a short comedy drama Conveyance, a short drama Shelter, an environmental documentary The Forest Midwife, a short lyrical documentary Caoinedh, and a short comedy-drama First Bloom.
In off time, Jaro is a keen photographer (Stills) and enjoys spending time in her garden, growing variety of vegetables.
Awards​ / Best Cinematography
Dreamtown / 16th Underground Cinema Awards, Ireland, 2025
Conveyance / Ranelagh Arts Film Festival, Ireland, 2025
Conveyance / Monza Film Festival, Italy, 2025
In Orbit / Flikkers Queer Film Festival, UK, 2021
Refuge / Scottish Independent Film Festival, UK, 2018
The Donor / 7th Underground Cinema Awards, Ireland, 2016
After Anca / 48 Hour Film Festival Dublin, Ireland, 2014
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Professional Education
Master of Arts in Cinematography / FAMU Prague, Czech Republic
Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography / Columbia College Chicago, USA
Associate of Arts in Photography / Columbus State Community College, USA
ASC Masterclass / ASC Club House Los Angeles, USA
​Internships / Shadowing
​Peter Robertson, ISC. / TV series Lynley
Susie Lavelle, BSC ISC / short film I Can't See You Anymore
​Phedon Papamichael, ASC GSC / feature film W. directed by Oliver Stone
Membership
Czech Society of Cinematographers​
Board Member Women in Film and TV Ireland
​Screen Directors Guild of Ireland
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Jaro is represented by:
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LISA RICHARDS CREATIVES
creatives@lisarichards.co.uk
+44 207 287 1441
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