As a cinematographer-owned boutique, Blue Sky Stock Footage understands the needs of production professionals. We offer exclusive film-originated footage which has been shot to exacting commercial standards, then digitally transferred on the latest equipment.

Since its founding in 1993 by Academy Award winning cinematographer Bill Mitchell, Blue Sky Stock Footage has followed the latest industry trends, and currently offers:

HIGH DEFINITION - Our film is now transferred to a 1080i, 16 x 9 format, as well as standard 4 x 3 format. Vaulted negative can also be made available for re-transfer to High Def, for an additional charge.

ONLINE RESEARCH - Browse or search by category or keyword, and view clips in Quicktime video at no cost.


CUSTOM CINEMATOGRAPHY, on film or digital video -- from one shot to your entire spot! We offer full production services, and a variety of options.


FILM NEGATIVE - most of the images on the site are accessible on 35mm interpositive or dupe negative, for feature, re-transfer, and other uses.

OUR STAFF

OWNER/CINEMATOGRAPHER BILL MITCHELL
shoot@blueskyfootage.com

Bill Mitchell has been shooting and making films since he was twelve, when he won his first award for an animated short made with a Super 8 and cardboard cutouts. Later, while a film student at Loyola Marymount, he won an Academy Award for his experimental, non-verbal timelapse piece, "Zebu."

Today, Bill is highly sought after as a Director of Photography for commercials, features, and TV, and his stock images have been seen in countless productions. He is considered an expert in the field of timelapse, though his shooting style spans an array of techniques.

Bill still finds time to travel the world shooting fresh, new stock images - searching out unique blends of light, space and time.

PRODUCTION MANAGER, LINDA GIELLA
linda@blueskyfootage.com

Linda began working in production in the mid-eighties with a tv animation company called Sunbow, which produced two of the top animated programs in syndication at the time (Transformers,G.I. Joe.). Over the past fifteen years she has worked in varying capacities in the production and post-production industries in Los Angeles. She was production manager for a year and a half at IMAGICA USA, helping to establish this premier optical house specializing in large format (IMAX) films and archival restoration.

She and Bill Mitchell met and later became business partners while working on the 70mm feature BARAKA(1992).

SALES STAFF
sales@blueskyfootage.com

The Blue Sky sales staff is experienced in commercial, television, and feature production. We provide the personalized service required by demanding schedules. Our staff is here to serve you and answer questions Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., PST, and we have agents throughout the world.

WELCOME to our website! We are always open to your comments, questions, and suggestions.