Biography

Crescenzo Giacomo Notarile, from Palermo Sicily, was raised in 'Graves End', Brooklyn New York. He lives in Los Angeles California, and in Soho New York, and has been bi-coastal for the past 35 years. He is a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 600, and has been for 35 years. Crescenzo is also a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), the Association of Italian Cinematographers (AIC), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS). He has won a National Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography' for 'Opening Teaser', and was Emmy nominated for 'Best Achievement in Cinematography' for 'One Hour Drama' for Gotham, along with two ASC Award nominations for Best Cinematography. Crescenzo is also a recipient of Canon's most prestigious 'Explorer of Light' Award, and nominated for the I.A.T.S.E. 'Billy Bitzer Award'. Crescenzo is also a Fine Art Photographer, has a book recently published by Cinematic Pictures Publications, and has won countless photography awards for: Master Cup Annual Photography Awards, Black and White Spider Awards, International Color Awards, PX3 Public Choice Awards, Prixe de La Photographie Fine Art Awards, and the International Lucie Awards... He has a '911 Mural' that is on permanent display at the 911 Memorial Archive Museum of the City of NY. Crescenzo has photographed and directed countless music videos for the world leading recording artists, along with commercials for the top leading Advertising Agencies around the globe. Crescenzo currently has been involved for the past several years with the Star Trek franchise, shooting domestically and internationally.