Leland Krane

Leland Krane is a New York-based Director of Photography with over 100 credits in TV and film. His work has been featured in American Cinematographer, Indiewire, and The Wall Street Journal. Leland is a member of ICG Local 600 and serves on its AI Committee.

Leland is the founder of ShotKraft, the premier AI-powered shotlisting app designed to help directors and directors of photography work more efficiently, eliminate busywork, and focus on creativity. He has spoken on panels about cinematography and AI at NAB New York and at AI & Media Townhall meetings hosted by ShotKraft.

Some of Leland's more notable projects include "Chappelle’s Show," the theatrically released film"Under Hellgate Bridge," "Tunnelvison" and both shooting and Directing the top rated show "REDRUM," for ID. TV Camera operating credits include, Love LIfe, NSFW, Madam Secretary, Limitless, The Americans, The Get Down, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, SNL, The Deuce and others. He also serves as a 2nd unit Dp on some of these projects.

Leland has worked in a wide array of formats and genres, from live events and concerts, promo's, music video's and spots to long form motion pictures and episodic television, sometimes directing commercial spots, promos, TV episodes. He has traveled extensively for projects in the US, North Africa, Europe and Australia.

In addition to his filmmaking work, Leland has taught cinematography workshops at The New School, SUNY Purchase, Maine Media, and AbelCine.

Specialties: Director/ Director of Photography/Camera operator

Film and Video production

Member IATSE local 600

ShotKraft CEO