Jacek Szymanski

TABLETOP DIRECTOR / DOP

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Jacek Szymański is a food and live-action director/cinematographer specializing in food commercials with impressive tabletop shots and high-speed motion control. Jacek has collaborated with multiple international production houses on commercials for leading food and beverage brands, such as Milka, Heinz, Goody, Wedel, Kujawski, Biedronka, Winiary, Lubella, Pepsi, and KFC. Previously he has also worked as a director on music videos for established artists such as Ray Wilson (from Genesis), Marek Piekarczyk, Kobranocka, Patrycja Markowska, and Golec. Photographer on „Heartmade” by atelier Amaro, a photo album dedicated to the first Polish restaurant to be awarded a one-star Michelin Guide rating. He enjoys creative freedom, which helped him achieve a distinctive & eye-catching style of visualization. He strives for perfection in his storytelling and enthusiastically takes on new challenges.

Experience

  • Tabletop Director / DP at Freelance
    Mar 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

  • DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY at freelancer
    2000 - Present · 26 yrs 7 mos

  • Food Director / DP at Match&Spark
    Jan 2019 - Feb 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Food Director / DP at Mniam Studio
    Mar 2015 - Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos