Joseph Yao
Based in Los Angeles
Joseph
Yao

I'm a director and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, working in commercial, narrative, and music video. My work is built around finding the emotional, human core of a story or brand — years shooting and grading make sure it lands.

I studied at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and have directed or shot for FINNEAS, RENCE, MEG & DIA, ALABASTER, and FIDM. My short films have won Grand Jury Awards at NFFTY and the Seattle International Film Festival, screened at LA Shorts and Dances with Films, and appeared on HBO, DUST, and Vevo.