Alyson Thompson is a black British/ Bermudian woman with over 10 years professional experience working in the film and creative industries. She discovered her love for cinematography while pursuing an MA in Media Studies at The New School, in New York City. During this time, she worked one of the cinematographers for Harry Belafonte’s feature documentary, Following Harry. Since then, she has shot multiple short films, commercials and music videos and has had the pleasure of working in the camera department for companies such as MTV, BBC, and Disney.
Filmography
Cinematographer (2 Credits)
The Untold Story of Wembley Fraggle
Short
Tripping on Mount Olympus
Experimental, Short
Director (1 Credit)
These are the people in my neighbourhood2021
Documentary, Experimental, Short
2 Awards & Selections
Official Selection These are the people in my neighbourhood
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
2021
Official Selection These are the people in my neighbourhood
Bermuda International Film Festival
Education
College
The New School
MA Media Studies
2011 – 2013
College
The National Film and Televsion School
Assistant Camera Focus Pulling and Loading
Personal Details
Birth Date
November 16, 1987
Current City
London
Hometown
Bermuda
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black
Quotes
"`Begin at the beginning,' the King said gravely, `and go on till you come to the end: then stop. '" - Lewis Carroll Alice in Wonderland