Sten Tadashi Olson

After Vice short film Colombia Unit on 16mm film Amazing to get to shoot in Cali again and reunite with the incredible crew there! Dir. @el_afhg Prod. @aleherndolan DPs @sten.olson @inesvsommer 1st AC @juanchitoproducciones 2nd AC @claudiarochaphotographer Gaffer @david.morenogaleano KG @chencha_js Swing @ivananzolagonzalez PD @carlos.rendon3910 Edit @reagino_rymino Color @colorbyelliott

RAINS OVER BABEL is premiering at Sundance this week! This is one of the boldest and most fun projects I have ever been a part of. Getting to spend nine weeks in Colombia shooting this film and making incredible new friends changed my life forever, and I am so grateful for that experience. @galadelsol had a truly singular and stunning vision for Babel, and so many talented artists put so much passion into bringing it to life. So excited for us to finally share this film with the world @lluevesobrebabel Dir. @galadelsol Prod. @nataliarendonr PD @jaimeluna.artdirector Editors @hadleyhillel @galadelsol DP @sten.olson 1st AD Andres Orozco @drexdavix 2nd AD @allweknowisalexa Steadicam Op @maurosteadicam 1st AC @omarvegaolacabraabracadabra 2nd AC @sergi0garcia_ DIT @davidsmillanc Gaffer @david.morenogaleano KG @andrate Costume Designer @_felipegiraldo Sound Design @vicariousauteur @jameswparnell Colorist @colorbyelliott

New Cinematography Reel! Been a long time since I cut one of these together and I had forgotten how nice it is to reflect back on past work. So many friends came together on so many days that felt impossible at times to build these scenes together. I’ve been so lucky to get to work with so many incredible people in different parts of the country and world and to grow with them and truly call them friends. This last year of industry slow down has been extremely humbling, but it has made me realize how grateful I am to be able to call this my career. So invigorated to finally be getting back to doing what I love, and feeling excited for the future despite all the uncertainty ahead. Eternally grateful to all the directors, producers, actors and crew that I had the privilege of creating these images with. Can’t wait to be back on set with you all again soon! (Full resolution version on my website [link in bio])

Japan on Film ✌🏼 #120film #35mm

Shot this show at the end of 2024 and it is finally out! Shots from Episode 1 of Wild Rose This shoot truly was wildly ambitious with double digit page counts and stunts almost every day. Shout out to the incredible crew who consistently made the impossible happen First Episode is available to stream now on Amazon Prime! Created By @dejilaray Director @daleslewis EP @omarion @dejilaray @misslefleur Producer @freckledone UPM @minonina 1st AD @allminds 2nd AD Raven Lilly 2nd 2nd AD @nutty91 DP @sten.olson B Cam Operator @steadieagle A Cam 1st AC @zackeryrt A Cam 2nd AC @sophiedonatella B Cam 1st AC @cine.masih B Cam 2nd AC @jeffoovt @zackstack_ @whoacarolina Loader @_kylestubbs Gaffer @michaelroseman.cine BBE @hiramborges.dp @mikeyproa KG @taylor_reick BBG Andrew Soltay Grip @emma.lugosi Dolly Grip @hugo_jmd11 @zachtrout77 @kaleighschoen Sound Mixer @thatsoundg PD @cheraeensor Leadman @don_seif_ Props @maxwelldunham Art PA @adi_ad Costume Designer @mrjasongriffin Make Up HOD @jjulesbeauty SFX Make Up @gabrielavega.mua Hair HOD @adrejhono Stunt Coordinator Devanand Bassanoo Fight Choreo @bboyswirv Color @colorbyelliott

Season Finale of G.R.I.T.S. S1! Hugely grateful to Showrunner and Director @dejilaray for bringing me on this adventure. This was almost definitely the most challenging shoot I have ever taken on, but also one of the most rewarding. Carrying the camera on an easy rig for six weeks in the heat of the southern summer, shooting double digit page counts every day, lensing and lighting characters zipping around on roller skates. After this shoot I am left with the belief that anything is possible. Every person on this project overcame their own unique obstacles and pushed through to make this show really special. I am so proud of what we made together. All episodes are available to stream now! On Amazon Prime or Apple TV with the ALLBLK subscription Dir. @dejilaray EP @dejilaray  @thomasqjones Producer @tylerishungry 1st AD @kylebenjis DP @sten.olson  ✌🏼 Camera Operator @nicola__newton Steadicam @panaman_inc Skate Cam @skatelyfe_tv A Cam 1st AC @donjreyoung B Cam 1st AC @nsomniatic 2nd AC @brendeneason Loader @amaloia Gaffer @sir_michaelpreston BBE @731tv Electric @__lordfinesse KG @hardalgebra BBG @keith345 Grip @luisld Sound Mixer @nicholasminter Boom Operator @kp_move_different__ Script Sup. @emilyalasee PD @sssinclaire Set Dec Nasheed Jones Leadman @itstonyboat Costume Designer @alexandriademi Make Up HOD @brittanylecesnemakeup Hair HOD Mychael Michelle Editor @aarongillette Colorist @colorbyelliott

Frames from G.R.I.T.S. Ep 105-107 Another awesome collaboration with Director @daleslewis who always pushes me to go beyond for every project I’ve shot with him We used every tool possible to get the shots needed to tell the story of these episodes. In addition to multiple different gimbal rigs to shoot the skate sequences, I also got my FAA license so we’d be able to shoot with drone every single day All episodes are available to stream now! On Amazon Prime or Apple TV with the @watchallblk subscription Dir. @daleslewis EP @dejilaray  @thomasqjones Producer @tylerishungry 1st AD @kylebenjis DP @sten.olson  ✌🏼 Camera Operator @nicola__newton Steadicam @panaman_inc A Cam 1st AC @donjreyoung B Cam 1st AC @nsomniatic 2nd AC @brendeneason Loader @amaloia Gaffer @sir_michaelpreston BBE @731tv Electric @__lordfinesse KG @hardalgebra BBG @keith345 Grip @luisld Sound Mixer @nicholasminter Boom Operator @kp_move_different__ Script Sup. @emilyalasee PD @sssinclaire Set Dec Nasheed Jones Leadman @itstonyboat Costume Designer @alexandriademi Make Up HOD @brittanylecesnemakeup Hair HOD Mychael Michelle Editor @aarongillette Colorist @colorbyelliott

G.R.I.T.S. Ep 102-104. Directed by the incredible @tailiahbreon Almost impossible to pick just 20 shots from these Seeing this footage again, I am absolutely blown away by the performances in this series. All the actors brought so much truth and emotion to every scene, despite shooting massive page counts every day First four episodes are available to stream now! Dir. @tailiahbreon EP @dejilaray  @thomasqjones Producer @tylerishungry 1st AD @kylebenjis DP @sten.olson  ✌🏼 Camera Operator @nicola__newton Steadicam @panaman_inc A Cam 1st AC @donjreyoung B Cam 1st AC @nsomniatic 2nd AC @brendeneason Loader @amaloia Gaffer @sir_michaelpreston BBE @731tv Electric @__lordfinesse KG @hardalgebra BBG @keith345 Grip @luisld Sound Mixer @nicholasminter Boom Operator @kp_move_different__ Script Sup. @emilyalasee PD @sssinclaire Set Dec Nasheed Jones Leadman @itstonyboat Costume Designer @alexandriademi Make Up HOD @brittanylecesnemakeup Hair HOD Mychael Michelle Editor @aarongillette Colorist @colorbyelliott

Heat - @ritaora 2nd Unit Shots from the MV and promos Thank you @clevitus for bringing me out on this one! So much fun to play with the visual style @justindaashuurhopkins and @criffffff designed for this video Dir. @justindaashuurhopkins Executive Producer: @dilly.gent Production: @sonandheirco Producer: @josiahbultema DP @criffffff 2nd Unit Dir. @clevitus 2nd Unit DP @sten.olson

After Vice short film Miami/Savannah Unit Absolutely incredible what this team was able to pull off! Night club oners, XR stage driving, and long night exteriors. Shot on digital anamorphic to contrast the different periods in our character’s life Dir. @el_afhg Prod. @aleherndolan DPs @sten.olson @inesvsommer 1st AD Miami @mariaparboleda 1st AD Savannah @_graciedins_ Steadi @steadijoe 1st AC @lukecooperes 2nd AC @rubydelucalowell Gaffer Miami Kevin Guzman Gaffer Savannah @ava_2734 KG Miami @alejandro.lopez.cavalieris KG Savannah @blaise.film BBG @langi_pm Grip @dillonclarkk Dolly Grip @emiliogarcia02 XR @hersheyshore @manchu_king PD @littlemiss_zoey @chloetoder Costume Designer @aidanskye SFX @sophsfx Key MUA @ex.otic MUA @sketchy_geli MUA @bryanna.aria19 Key Hair @variationking Sound @facusasson Script Sup. @munieka__ Edit @reagino_rymino Color @colorbyelliott

Nothing I Need - @lordhuron Couple of days in the windy desert with friends new and old. Paris, Texas meets alien abduction. Always a blast collaborating with @zhoutato Dir. @zhoutato EP @cheyennecody Prod. @clamwen DP @sten.olson 1st AC @djxhamsta Gaffer @garlandpart2 KG @conradthethird PD @carlthejane Set Dec. @yourneighborsophie PA @ohchayoung Color @strackazar Camera/Lenses @cslarentals