Branden J. Stanley

Branden J. Stanley is an Emmy-Award-Winning cinematographer and director, based in Chicago, IL. From his earliest moments in the film industry, Branden has sought to tell compelling stories, and has stressed the importance of music in the impactful nature of a film. Moving from Indianapolis in 2016 with his wife, Alea, Branden presides as the Creative Director at Spirit Juice Studios, an award-winning Catholic production company. While cinematography and directing take up a significant portion of his time, Branden primarily takes pride in his family and the life they have been able to forge in Chicago. Branden and Alea have one son. Branden also expresses his creativity through his personal creations at That Vintage Lens, a website focused on visual creativity with an emphasis on analogue photography and cinematography.