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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 Bachelors Degree in Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago, and
a Masters Degree in Cinematography from FAMU Prague.
Her first narrative feature Dreamtown premiered at Galway Film Fleadh 2024, along with Best Irish Documentary Feature Housewife of the Year. Jaro’s latest work includes a medical documentary Counter Attack, a short comedy drama Conveyance, a short drama Shelter, and an environmental documentary The Forest Midwife.
In off time, Jaro is a keen photographer (Stills) and enjoys spending time in her garden, growing variety of vegetables.
Awards​ / Best Cinematography
Monza Film Festival, Italy, 2025 / Conveyance
Flikkers Queer Film Festival, UK, 2021 / In Orbit
Scottish Independent Film Festival, UK, 2018 / Refuge
7th Underground Cinema Awards, Ireland, 2016 / The Donor
48 Hour Film Festival Dublin, Ireland, 2014 / After Anca
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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
​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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