Cinematographer, camera operator and film-maker based in New York. Working on films, television and commercials. He loves to collaborate with directors about concepts and ideas for each project. Ivan has extensive experience working with motion control systems ( Technodolly, Milo, Kuper ), complicated technical setups, as well as hand-held, natural light projects with a minimal foot print.
Since moving from his native Slovakia to New York in 2002, Ivan has lent his expertise to numerous productions involving some of the best known performers and directors, including Depeche Mode, Bjork, Michel Gondry, and Todd Haynes. He shot VFX and model/miniatures unit on feature film The greatest showman with Hugh Jackman.
After wrapping feature film Sunrise with Guy Pearce and Alex Pettyfer, dir. Andrew Baird. His second feature film - Degenerate with Emile Hirsch and Jackie Earle Haley dir. Luc Walpoth is finishing post production.
Member of Local 600.