Los Angeles, CA, USA
$1400 - $10000 / Day
Abela Films was founded by Mike Abela, who is a cinematographer and director living in Los Angeles, California. He’s shot content for such platforms as Disney, ABC, IFC, Discovery, VICE, Grammy Award winning musicians, major non-profits, and a variety of corporations looking to tell unique stories with outstanding visuals. Mike specializes in documentary style projects requiring small teams, while maintaining outstanding quality and a cohesive work environment between clients, subjects, and crew. He also has experience managing large teams and more complex productions. Abela’s love for aesthetics and story drive him to create content which educates, empowers, and inspires audiences worldwide.
Check out Mike Abela’s cinematography and some of the projects Abela Films has contributed to in my latest reel.
Mike Abela was the lead cinematographer/camera operator on this series, which follows the ups and downs of 6 pups on their quest to become guides for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Revealing the wonders of redwood trees like never before, Giants Rising tells the epic tale of America’s most iconic forests, including the mission to help them rise up from the past –and help us ALL face the challenges of the future.
The Way Home is a docuseries focusing on the homeless crisis in California and the USA. Abela Films provided cinematography for 3 seasons of this series.
Linda Perry is one of the most outspoken and recognizable artists of the past 30 years. The hat, tattoos, and massive hit single "What's Up" with her band 4 Non-Blondes made her an icon. Mike Abela was a cinematographer on this feature documentary, having it's world premier in 2024 at Tribeca Film Festival.
This news segment explores the risks of counterfeit medicines. Abela Films provided field producing and cinematography (Mike Abela) for the California segments. The video was produced by VICE news.
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