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Kurt Soderling is an acclaimed director and cinematographer with over 33 years of experience in aerial and second unit photography for feature films and television. His impressive portfolio includes more than 140 film and TV credits, alongside hundreds of commercials, notably the Lamborghini Aventador commercial which earned a silver award in 2011.
Kurt’s feature film debut as an aerial cinematographer was on the 1994 film "The River Wild," followed by the 1996 movie "The Birdcage." He honed his craft under the late cinematographer John M. Stephens starting in 1986. Throughout his career, Kurt has collaborated closely with top directors such as Steven Spielberg, Tony Scott, James Cameron, Mike Nichols, Robert Zemeckis, Michael Bay, and Jay Roach, gaining invaluable experience from industry leaders.
Building on his extensive expertise, Kurt founded Soderling Productions, where he has written, produced, and directed award-winning documentaries, including www.Classof83Film.com. In 2013, he received the Award of Merit at the Hollywood Film Festival for directing the film trailer "Breakout." He also won Best Action Sequence and Best Short at the "Action on Film" festival. More information can be found at www.SoderlingProductions.com.
Kurt dedicates time, energy, and equipment to environmental causes through his partnership with The Whaleman Foundation, a nonprofit inspired by Jeff Pantukhoff’s work to raise awareness about marine mammal conservation. They produced the short film "Deadly Sounds in the Silent World," which won Best Short at the Jackson Hole Film Festival. The team continues to travel globally with celebrities to document their interactions with marine wildlife. Learn more at www.SaveTheWhalesAgain.org.
Giving back to his alma mater, Chapman University, Kurt teaches filmmaking seminars, serves on the Board of Alumni Academic Advisors, and hires Chapman students and graduates to help them transition into the production industry. He was honored as Chapman’s Alumni of the Year in 2001 and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Film and Television department in 2004. Kurt also occasionally serves as an adjunct faculty member, teaching Visual Storytelling and Cinematography at the Dodge School of Film and Television.
Returning to his roots, Kurt served as cinematographer for the western "Outlaw Posse" in 2022-23. The film, an epic western adventure, was written, directed, and starred Mario Van Peebles, a lifelong friend, with Kip Konwiser producing. It was filmed on location in Montana.
Kurt has been married to his wife Melinda for 24 years. They have two adult children: daughter Logan, 23, and son Luca, 19, who shares Kurt’s birthday, April 20th.
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