Michael Rotiroti headshot

Photo by Tom Tranfaglia, 2025

Michael Rotiroti

Emmy Award Winning Director of Photography, Camera Op & Editor

Boston-based, Emmy Award Winning Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Editor. Michael graduated from Endicott College in 2020 with a BFA in Photography and has since worked on over 100 productions.

His filmography includes work on HBO's Murder in Boston, Discovery Channel's Sacred Cod, Netflix's Don't Look Up, American Horror Story, and Apple TV+'s Spirited.

He currently serves as Media Production Manager at Boston University's College of Fine Arts and previously worked as Senior Video Editor and Camera Operator at Above Summit.

Awards & Recognition

Emmy Award Winner & 4x Nominee
Murder in Boston (HBO) won Outstanding Crime and Justice Documentary 2024, plus the duPont-Columbia Award
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for Journalism
MTV's 16 and Recovering (2021)
Local Emmy Nomination
Hospitality Homes (2023)
Boston Press Photographers Association
Two-time college contest winner
Michael Rotiroti on set

On set, 2025

Panasonic EVA1 Kit
Canon C300 Mark III
MTF B4 to EF Adapter
Canon B4 21x8 1.8
Canon 24-105 F4
Canon 70-200 F4
Canon B4 8.1x21 SD with EF Adapter
Canon CN-E 18-80 T4.4 with Servo Grip
Rode Wireless Go II Kit
3 Track Recorder
Tascam DR-40
Rode NTG2
Rode NTG3B
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Saramonic Carbon Fiber Boompole
Tentacle Sync (2 Pack)
Auray DUSM-1 Universal Shockmount
GVM 600D
Aputure MC Pro
Aputure B7C
Dracast BiColor LED
Godox SK400 II Strobe
Godox RGB Mini M1
36" Angler Octo Box Softbox
Reflector with Clamp
Kupo Grip Head w/ Baby Pin
Undersling Riser Combo Ergorig
Ergo Rig
Sachtler Ace Mark II
iKan E-Image Tripod Legs
High Hat
75mm Bowl Head Level
SmallRig Shoulder Rig
Film City SH-2 Follow Focus
Portkeys BM5 5" 2200nit Monitor
SmallRig Field Monitor Holder
SDI Cables (1.5ft, 3ft, 31")
15mm Rod System with Counter Weight
SmallRig VB99 SE Mini V-Mount (6800mAh)
Tilta Pocket V-Mount Battery Plate Kit
IndiPRO D-Tap Cable for EVA1
Watson D-Tap Dummy Battery (NP-F)
Anker 735 65W GaN II Charger
200W GaN III 6-Port Charging Station
Panasonic EVA1 Batteries (Large & Small)
NPF 6600 & NPF Batteries
Mac Studio M2 Max
G-Drive 4TB USB-C 7200rpm
G-Drive 4TB Thunderbolt 7200rpm
USB-C SSD 1TB
Angelbird SD 128GB 300MB/s
Angelbird SD 128GB 180MB/s
Sony Tough Card 128GB 250MB/s
Pelican 1550
Pelican 1550 Foam Walls
Pelican 1550 Top Pockets
Tripod Bag
0 Productions
0 Emmy Noms
0 Emmy Win
0 Roles
Emmy Award Winner duPont-Columbia Award RFK Journalism Award BPPA 1st Place
Clients & Networks
HBO Netflix Apple TV+ MTV Discovery NCAA Boston Red Sox MFA Boston Harvard Boston University USO
Director of Photography Camera Operator Editor Colorist Motion Graphics Producer Gaffer Gimbal Op Boom Op Photographer

Production

HBO Murder in Boston DP, Camera Op, Gimbal Op Emmy Winner
Three-part HBO documentary series exploring the 1989 Stuart case and its lasting impact on Boston. Winner of Outstanding Crime and Justice Documentary (Emmy 2024) and the duPont-Columbia Award.
USO Come From Away DP, Camera Op
Video production for the USO highlighting the Come From Away story and community impact.
MFA Boston Encounters with Eternal Presence DP, Camera Op
Documentary production for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston exploring art and cultural legacy.
MTV Films 16 and Recovering Camera Op, Boom Op RFK Journalism Award
Four-part MTV documentary series following students at a recovery high school. Winner of the 2021 RFK Human Rights Award for Journalism.
Mission Safe South Boston PSA Camera Op Emmy Nominated 2024
Public service announcement for Mission Safe, a Boston-based nonprofit supporting at-risk youth. Emmy nominated for outstanding achievement.
Above Summit Selling the American Dream (3 eps) Cinematographer
Three-episode documentary series produced by Above Summit exploring the pursuit of the American Dream.
Thesis Film A Tiny Hope Cinematographer BPPA 1st Place
Award-winning thesis film shot as cinematographer. Recognized with BPPA 1st Place honors.
Boston Red Sox Opening Day FPV Lead Gaffer
FPV drone production for the Boston Red Sox Opening Day event. Served as lead gaffer for the production.
NCAA D3 Coverage (multiple) Camera Op
Multiple NCAA Division III sporting event productions as camera operator.
Ivy League Fencing Photographer
Photography coverage of Ivy League fencing competitions.
Boston University CFA ~20 Productions Producer, DP, AC, Gaffer
Approximately 20 productions for Boston University's College of Fine Arts spanning multiple roles including producing, cinematography, and lighting.
Above Summit Trustees, PTC, LLM Design, MGM, BPL Multiple Roles
Multiple client productions for Above Summit spanning DP, camera, editing, color grading, and lighting roles.

Post Production

Mission Safe PSA Assistant Editor Emmy Nominated
Emmy-nominated public service announcement for Mission Safe. Served as assistant editor on the post-production team.
Harvard Hillel Campaign Motion Graphics, Editor, Colorist
Campaign video production for Harvard Hillel handling motion graphics, editing, and color grading.
Harvard Student Admissions Motion Graphics, Editor, Colorist
Student admissions video for Harvard University with full post-production responsibilities.
MTV Films 16 and Recovering Assistant Editor
Post-production work as assistant editor on the four-part MTV documentary series.
Above Summit Multiple Projects Senior Editor, Colorist
Senior editor and colorist across multiple Above Summit productions.
Thesis Film A Tiny Hope Senior Editor, Colorist
Full post-production on award-winning thesis film including editing and color grading.
Documentary Tuskegee Airman Col. McGee Senior Editor, Colorist
Documentary about Tuskegee Airman Colonel McGee. Senior editor and colorist on the project.
Boston University CFA ~15 Post Productions Editor, Colorist, Motion Graphics
Approximately 15 post-production projects for BU College of Fine Arts covering editing, color grading, and motion graphics.

Producer

Hospitality Homes Documentary Executive Producer Emmy Nominated 2023
Emmy-nominated documentary for Hospitality Homes, a nonprofit providing temporary housing for medical patients and families. Executive produced the full production.
Boston University CFA ~7 Productions Managing Producer
Managing producer overseeing approximately 7 productions for Boston University's College of Fine Arts.

Production Assistant

Netflix Don't Look Up PA, Union
Union production assistant on Adam McKay's Netflix feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
FX / Hulu American Horror Story S10 PA, Union
Union production assistant on Season 10 of FX's American Horror Story.
Apple TV+ Spirited PA, Union
Union production assistant on Apple TV+'s musical feature film starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell.
Discovery Channel Sacred Cod PA
Production assistant on Discovery Channel's Sacred Cod documentary.
MTV Films 16 and Recovering PA
Production assistant on the four-part MTV documentary series about students at a recovery high school.
Red Sox / Encore Boston FPV Production Key PA
Key production assistant on FPV drone production for the Boston Red Sox and Encore Boston.

Credits last updated April 2026