Alex Nepomniaschy
Alex Nepomniaschy | |
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Александр Непомнящий | |
| Born | 1955 (age 70–71) |
| Education | New York University AFI Conservatory (MFA, 1982) |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | alexnepomniaschy |
Alexander Nepomniaschy, ASC[1] (Russian: Александр Непомнящий; born 1955) is a Russian-American cinematographer.
Life and career
Nepomniaschy was born in Moscow in 1955, and moved to the United States in 1974. He attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts[2] and the AFI Conservatory, graduating with a Master of Fine Arts in cinematography in 1982.[3] He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2013.[2]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sable | Episode: "Toy Gun" |
| 1990 | Tales from the Crypt | Episode: "The Thing from the Grave" |
| 1993–94 | Missing Persons | 11 episodes |
| 1997 | Crisis Center | Episode: "He Said, She Said" |
| 1997–99 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | 14 episodes |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds | Episode: "Extreme Aggressor" |
| 2010 | Big Love | 4 episodes |
| 2011–12 | Supah Ninjas | 22 episodes |
| 2012–13 | Bunheads | 10 episodes |
| 2013–15 | Blue Bloods | 13 episodes |
| 2014–15 | The Mentalist | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | The Americans | 12 episodes |
| 2017 | Doubt | 12 episodes |
| 2017–18 | Wisdom of the Crowd | 12 episodes |
| 2019 | L.A.'s Finest | 6 episodes |
| Soundtrack | 2 episodes | |
| 2022–23 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | 8 episodes |
| 2025 | Étoile | 4 episodes |
TV films and miniseries
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | After the Shock | Gary Sherman |
| 1991 | Murderous Vision | |
| Golden Years |
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| 1993 | Danielle Steel's Star | Michael Miller |
| 1995 | Tall, Dark and Deadly | Kenneth Fink |
| 1998 | To Live Again | Steven Schachter |
| 2002 | Warning: Parental Advisory | Mark Waters |
| 2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life |
Documentary works
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Beirut: The Last Home Movie | Jennifer Fox |
| 2001 | Life and Debt | Stephanie Black |
| 2008 | Taking the Face: The Portuguese Bullfight |
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Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | I Do' Wanna Know | REO Speedwagon |
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| 1985 | Born in the U.S.A. | Stanley Clarke | Kevin Dole |
Awards and nominations
| Institution | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Society of Cinematographers | 1989 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series | Sable ("Toy Gun") | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in a One-Hour Television Series – Non-Commercial | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ("Everything is Bellmore") | Nominated | [6] | |
| Boston Society of Film Critics | 1995 | Best Cinematography | Safe | Won | [7] |
| Independent Spirit Award | 2003 | Best Cinematography | Narc | Nominated | [8] |
| Sundance Film Festival | 1988 | Best Cinematography, Documentary | Beirut: The Last Home Movie | Won | [9] |
References
- ^ a b "Narc: Arresting Images". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ a b Communications, NYU Web. "8 Tisch Alumni and Faculty Invited to Join the Academy". www.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ Stewart, Adam H. (2026-02-03). "Emmy Contenders 2022: AFI Alumni Nominations". American Film Institute. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
Alex Nepomniaschy (AFI Class of 1982), cinematographer
- ^ Maslin, Janet (10 June 1988). "Review/Film; 'They're He-eere!' Again". The New York Times. p. 17. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- ^ "Alex Nepomniaschy, ASC" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-30.
- ^ "37th Annual ASC Awards - March 5, 2023". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ "BSFC Winners 1990s". Boston Society of Film Critics. 2018-07-27. Archived from the original on 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ "Film indep indented spirit awards - 34 Years of Nominees and Winners" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-12-30.
- ^ "Sundance Institute". www.sundance.org. Retrieved 2026-02-12.