Feature Films

Minority Report
(Digital Test Unit Director of Photography)
Scott Ferrar, Mark Russell Directors
Steven Spielberg, Principal Unit Director
Janusz Kaminski, Principal Unit DP

Mothman
Douglas TenNapel, Director
Martin Cohen, Executive Producer
Mark Russell, Producer
Mr. Black Productions

Writer's Block
Chris LaMont, Director
Yvette Hoffman, Executive Producer
Breakthrough Productions
Released by Dead Alive Productions

The Best Movie Ever Made
Chris LaMont, Director/Producer
Banzai/Bliss Productions

 



Short Films

Mindgame
Jamie Neese, Director
Jacqueline Cruz, Producer
Libra Productions

Hold Up
Tanya Boyd, Director
Kimberley Browning, Producer
Hollywood Shorts

Hunger
Jay Holben, Director
Adakin Productions/Group 101/Rainbow Media/American Movie Classics

Waiting for Ronald
Ellen Gerstien, Director
Kimberley Browning, Producer
Lulu Productions/Hollywood Shorts

Wesland
Ari Eisner, Director
Michael Spinelli, Producer
Cheswig Entertainment

The Disappearing Girl Trick
David Jackson Willis, Director
Angela Taylor, Producer
In the Dark Productions, Inc.

Paranoid
Jay Holben, Director/Producer
Adakin Productions

The Second Comeback
Jamie Neese, Director
Jay Holben, Producer
Lunatic Fringe Productions

A La Cart
(2nd Unit Director of Photography)
Jamie Neese, Director
Jacqueline Cruz, Producer
Chris Crook, Principal Unit DP
Desert Eagle Productions

Midnight Dreamer
Jay Holben, Director
Mark Russell, Producer
Fly By Nite Productions

Wall
Jay Holben, Director
Eric Luoma, Producer
Adakin Productions




Commercials

Tech N9ne "FTI"
:30 Second spot
Christpher Horvath, Director
3 Degrees Productions

General Motors "Qualification Day"
:90 Second spot
Jay Holben, Director
Adakin Productions

Maxim Magazine "Your One Night Stand"
:30 Second spot
Jay Holben, Director
Adakin Productions

Star 98.7FM "Crack of Dawn"
:30 Second spot
Jay Holben, Director
Adakin Productions

Nike "ShadowBall"
:60 Second spot
Jamie Neese, Director
William Robbins, Producer
Desert Eagle Productions in association with
Mr. Black Productions

Guinness "High Noon"
:60 Second spot
Jay Holben, Director/Producer
Adakin Productions

Catholic Diocese of Phoenix"As Long as Faith Endures"
20:00 Minute spot
Ken Blakeman, Director/Producer
Genesis Advertising

Arizona Film Society "Cut!"
Chris LaMont, Director
Banzai Entertainment

Arizona Film Society "Call for Entries"
Chris LaMont, Director
Banzai Entertainment

 

Music Videos

Tech N9ne "Imma Tell"
Christopher Horvath, Director
3 Degrees Productions

Red-Letter "Invisible"
David Jackson Willis, Director
In The Dark Productions

Jennifer Tozzi "Tangeled up in You"
Eric Tozzi, Director
Fervor Records

Terry Sampson "Drive a Crooked Nail"
Mitchell Morrizon, Director
Day Was Done Music

Venus Butterfly "Silhouettes"
Eric Tozzi, Director
Arcane Imageworks

 

Theatrical Lighting Design

Love Letters
with Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Denise DiNovi, Producer

Checkhov 2000
Sarah Pratter, Director
Debranne Smith, Producer

A Chorus Line
Joanie Colson, Director
56th Street Players

Into The Woods
Joanie Colson, Director
56th Street Players

Jubilee
Francis Cohen, Director
Centerdance Ensamble

The Perfect Murder
Jay Holben, Director
56th Street Players


 

Significant Accomplishments

  • Freelance contributing author for American Cinematographer magazine,
    and The Hollywood Reporter.
  • In 1990, conceptualized and instituted the first professional technical
    training program for high school students at Horizon High School.
    Exclusive instructor of this intensive program for three years.
  • Honored with the creation of the Jay Holben Theatrical Scholarship
    in appreciation for "extraordinary dedication and service to
    Horizon High School and the Paradise Valley Unified School District."
    To be presented annually to the outstanding theatrical student in both
    performance and technical areas.  

Previous Employment Summary

  • Former Chief Lighting Technician with experience on Features, Short Features, Music Videos, Television and commercials.
  • Technical Director for Horizon High School from 1990 to 1993.
  • Staff technician for the Herberger Theater Center under the technical direction of Harold Ulich from 1988 to 1995. Executed various obligations from general stage hand, rigger and carpenter to lighting technician and electrician.
  • Elected to expand knowledge and experience within the electrical field by spending six months working with a civil and industrial electrical installation and service company.
  • Initiated, in cooperation with local elementary schools and high schools, the development of interactive educational programs concerning employment within the entertainment industry.
  • Hosted several seminars and classroom instructional periods.


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