Jean-Guy Bureau was born in Westchester County, New York. His love of imagery and light began as a child while accompanying his mother, a commercial artist, on countless trips to renowned museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Guggenheim and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
He is an award-winning cinematographer and director on films, music videos, national commercials, and over 150 episodes of Prime time television programming. With a passion for story telling, Jean-Guy’s talent has earned 2 Emmys and over 35 various awards to include Cine Eagles, Tellys, and top honors at national and international film festivals.
Clients
ABC, CBS, MTV, MTV Europe, Harpo Productions, Centric, Destination America, TLC, Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery, NASA, US Navy, US Army, All American, Boys & Girls Club of America, Dupont , YMCA, Virginia Tourism, Virginia Pilot, The Pentagon, Union Mission, IRS, Veterans Affairs
Awards
Excellence, Aegis Award
Winner, Emmy/ Television Academy Outstanding Math & Science
Nominated, Emmy/ Television Academy News & Documentary
Winner, College Emmy/ Television Academy Best Comedy
Finalist, College Emmy/ Television Academy Best Drama
Crystal, Communicator Awards
Gold, Davey Awards (2)
Platinum, WorldFest -Houston International Film & Video Festival
Finalist, WorldFest -Houston International Film & Video Festival
Bronze, Works in Progress New York Festival
Bronze, New York International Film & Video Festival
Golden Eagles, Cine (4)
Silver Eagles, Cine (5)
Gold, 2000 Intercom Awards
Excellence, The Videographer Awards
Honorable Mention, The Videographer Awards
Bronze, Telly Advertising (3)
Bronze, Telly Industrial (4)
Silver, Telly Drama (2 Awards)
Silver, Cindy Awards Cinematography
Winner, Remi Award
Bronze, Columbus International Film Festival
Best Cinematography, Cork, Ireland International Film Festival
Gold, New Media Invision
Runner Up, Billboard Magazine Music Video Awards
Silver, International Mercury Awards
Best Cinematography, Knights of Malta Film Festival
Silver, AV Video Award
First Place, HRE Magazine Awards
Grand, Apex Award
Bronze, International Questar Award
Gold Apple, National Education Media Network Film & Video
Platinum, Silver Aurora Award
Winner, Seguaro Film Festival
Gold, International Communications Film & Video
Award of Excellence, International Television Association
Silver Screen, International Film & Video Festival
Winner, James River Film Festival
Silver Honor, Parent’s Choice Awards