About Me
Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.
Formed in Los Angeles, raised in Texas: Kyle Safieh captures diverse stories from around the world as a filmmaker in various formats and clients. His path in television developed into a cinematography role shooting 1000s of hours of television programming and documentaries for networks such as National Geographic, Netflix, and Discovery Channel with 5 emmy nominations(Deadliest Catch 3noms, Down to Earth with Zac Efron 2noms). These experiences grew into roles of field producing and directing with focus on earning the trust and connecting with talent, subjects, and crew. Kyle's personal passion and inspiration from music allows him to thrive collaborating with music artists, record labels, & fashion brands. Exploring different approaches and perspectives his goal is to leave a distinctive mark on the project that connects with the artist and the audience. Well-versed in a multitude of cameras and gear he prides himself on conceptualizing and executing a vision with a team or working isolated in solo conditions. Kyle is FAA certified UAV pilot versed on a number of drone makes and models.
Resume
Television
Bering Sea Gold
Discovery
Producer
Director of Photography
Outlast
Netflix Original
Unit Director of Photography
Aerial Photography
Man, Woman, Dog
National Geographic
Unit Director of Photography
Aerial Photography
Deadliest Catch
Discovery *3 Emmy nominations
Field Producer
Deck Shooter
Down to Earth with Zac Efron
Netflix Original *2 Emmy Nominations
*1 Emmy win
Camera Operator
Twin Turbos
Discovery
Camera Operator
Drone Operator
Sacred Steel Bikes
Discovery
Camera Operator
Story Producer
Baby Drivers
Discovery
Shooter/Producer
Aerial Photography
Ghost Hunters
SyFy
Camera Operator, Story Producer
Gene Simmons Family Jewels
A&E
Camera Operator
The Riveras
NBC Universo
Director of Photography
I Love Jenni
NBC Universo
Camera Operator
Dangerous Grounds
Travel Channel
Director of Photography
Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project
VH1
Camera Operator
Fort Yukon
History Channel
Cinematographer, Producer
Junkyard Empire
Discovery
Field Producer
Cinematographer
Snoop Dogg's Danksgiving Special
Merry Jane
Camera Operator
Commercial
Moment of Arrival Series
Cadillac x GQ
Producer
Cinematographer
Fear, Loathing, Man Camp
Mens Health
Photographer
Scion Motivatour Series
Toyota
Producer
One on One: James Harden
Bloomingdales x GQ
Producer
Cinematographer
Marvel Avengers Promo
Gilette
Producer
My Life in Realtime
Pulsar
Producer
Music
B
"Ballad of Terry Reid"
Artist:Terry Reid
Mandolin
Concert Feature Film
Director
Cinematographer
"Higher than the Drugs"
Artist: Stuck on Planet Earth
Anthem Records
Music Video
Director
"Family Tree"
Artist: Black Lips
Vice Records
Music Video
Director
"Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour"
Artist: KISS
Tour Documentary
Camera Operator
Film Photography
"Falling"
Artist:Trevor Daniels
Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
NBC
Music Performance
Drone Operator
American Rapstar
Hulu, Ventureland
Feature Music Documentary
Camera Operator
Interscope, NBC
"Coloring Book"
"The Charmer"
"Out the Door"
"Live at Boulevard"
Artist: Bebopalula
Music Video Suite
Album Cover
Director
Cinematographer
"All I Need"
Artist: Juicy J
Columbia Records
Music Video
Camera Operator
"It's Not Fair"
Artist: Jail Weddings
Nuerotic Yell Records
Music Video
Director
Cinematographer
"Freely"
Artist: Linda Perhacs
Asthmatic Kitty Records
Music Video
Director
Cinematographer
"Homesick"
Artist: Chris Price
Omnivore Records, Apple
Music Video Suite
Director
Cinematographer
"Felix Navidad"
Artist: Jose Feliciano
Anthem Records
50th Anniversary Music Video
Editor
"The Awakening"
Artist: Lucy Walsh
Music Video
Director
"Loose Cannons"
Artist: Johnny O'Donnell
Music Video
Director
"Yes, I'm Stalking You"
Artist: Dante vs Zombies
Nuerotic Yell Records
Music Video
Director