MEET CAITLIN CROWLEY
Caitlin is a queer cinematographer, editor, and licensed drone pilot originally from Florida, now based in Portland, Oregon.
Caitlin brings a sharp eye and an empathetic lens to stories often overlooked. She holds a Master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Oregon and has several years of experience in cinematography, editing, and post-production.
“I’ve worked with Caitlin on music videos as well as documentary and narrative film projects; she’s a dedicated, versatile, and intuitive artist and brings great energy to every set. Any production would be lucky to have her behind the lens.”
- Katie Small, writer of ‘Tooth Hurty!’, and client through CareOregon
Caitlin served as Head of Production at ZP Productions, where she led creative projects for organizations such as the ACLU of Oregon, Habitat for Humanity, and the San Diego LGBT Center. She also assisted post-production on the feature length documentary ‘Within Reach: The Fight to Finish Cancer’ which was nominated for a regional Emmy by the Northwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Caitlin has served as the Director of Photography on narrative short films and music videos, and received accolades for her sound design and editing.
Caitlin’s storytelling centers queer resilience and joy. Her latest project, Swamp Dykes, is a vibrant and defiant documentary set in her home state of Florida.
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Within Reach: The Fight to Finish Cancer — Assistant Editor + Cinematographer
Northwest Emmy Nomination for Documentary Topical 2023
The Elk — Cinematographer
Portland Panorama Film Festival Official Selection 2026
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology Official Selection 2026
Tooth Hurty: Director of Photography
Portland Horror Film Festival Official Selection, and recipient of the Abby Normal Award 2026
Portland Panorama Film Festival Official Selection 2026
McMinnville Short Film Festival Official Selection 2026
Gayborhood Icon: Chris Shaw — Cinematographer
Telly Award - Silver Winner - General Not-For-Profit 2025
Remembering York — Co-Director + Co-Producer
Telly Award - Silver Winner: Student - Non-Broadcast 2024
Telly Award - Bronze Winner: DEI: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - Non-Broadcast 2024
Ubuntu Film Festival Finalist 2023
Oregon Documentary Film Festival selection 2024
Astoria International Film Festival selection 2023
Portland International Film Festival selection 2024
Horseman Todd — Director of Photography
McMinnville Short Film Festival Local Filmmaker Selection 2025
Faye: An Interlude — Editor
Portland Film Festival selection 2023
Best Sound Design & Audience Choice at Portland 48 Hour Film Festival 2023
CineSeen selection 2023
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