Mitchell Wilson, a renowned National Press Photographer of the Year recipient, is celebrated for his exceptional cinematic eloquence, impressionistic historical re-creations, and striking juxtaposition of photojournalism and visual metaphor. Throughout his illustrious career, he has traversed the globe, capturing the essence of time and place in both still and motion photography.
His remarkable photographs are compiled in published works and, alongside his multi-media pieces, have been exhibited in galleries worldwide. In 2010, Wilson completed the PBS project "When Worlds Collide," an exploration of the origins of Hispanic culture. Other notable projects include "Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil and the Presidency" and the four-hour PBS series "The New Heroes," shot on location in India, Brazil, Paraguay, and Zambia, hosted by Robert Redford. His cinematography for the series earned a National Emmy nomination.
In addition to his impressive PBS credits, Wilson has worked on various projects, including the four-hour series "The Kingdom of David," which delves into the history of the Jews, shot on location in Israel, Tunisia, Greece, and Morocco. He also produced "The Meth Epidemic" for Frontline and the four-hour PBS history of aviation project "Chasing the Sun," which features dramatic aerial photography recreated in vintage aircraft.
As Co-Director and Cinematographer, Wilson contributed to the three-hour Woodrow Wilson Presidential special and "The Duel," both for the acclaimed PBS series "The American Experience." His extensive list of PBS credits also includes the award-winning series "The Great War and the Shaping of the Twentieth Century," "The Human Quest," "Intimate Strangers," "China: the Last Millennium," "Visions of the Future," "The Last Outcasts," "The Artists Next Door," "Songs of the City," and "The Works."
Wilson's creative talents have been showcased on ABC, NBC, CBS, and HBO, and his work has garnered numerous accolades, including Primetime Emmys, the duPont Columbia Award, the Peabody for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, two International Documentary Association Awards for Best Documentary Series, the Producers Guild of America Kodak Vision Award, the Ohio State Award, the Indian Film Festival Audience Choice award, Press Club honors from UP and API, and multiple Los Angeles Emmys.
Before embarking on his career as a photographer, Wilson served as a Combat Cameraman and underwater photographer in the elite Combat Camera Group of the U.S. Navy. He is also a member of the Directors Guild of America.
