Joel San Juan is a New Jersey– and New York–based Camera and Steadicam Operator,
and a member of ICG Local 600 and the Society of Camera Operators (SOC).
Born and raised in Singapore, Joel built his foundation in the camera department before discovering a lasting passion
for operating — with a particular focus on stabilizers, remote heads, and dynamic movement that elevates visual storytelling.
His career has taken him across Asia and Europe before settling in the United States, shaping a global
perspective and a movement‑driven approach to cinematography that has guided his work since 2004.
Joel is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and conversational in French and Tagalog.
and a member of ICG Local 600 and the Society of Camera Operators (SOC).
Born and raised in Singapore, Joel built his foundation in the camera department before discovering a lasting passion
for operating — with a particular focus on stabilizers, remote heads, and dynamic movement that elevates visual storytelling.
His career has taken him across Asia and Europe before settling in the United States, shaping a global
perspective and a movement‑driven approach to cinematography that has guided his work since 2004.
Joel is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and conversational in French and Tagalog.
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