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name: "David A. Makin"
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roles: ["Cinematographer"]
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updated: "2026-09-17T03:54:02.244394+00:00"
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# David A. Makin

Cinematographer.

## Details

- **Work:** Cinematographer

## Biography

David A. Makin is a Canadian cinematographer and occasional director. His credits as director of photography include the television series *Schitt's Creek* (2020), *What We Do in the Shadows* (2021–2023), *Sex/Life* (2021–2023) and *Cruel Intentions* (2024), as well as additional photography on *Hawkeye* (2021). He has worked on numerous Disney Channel television films such as *Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie* (2009), *Princess Protection Program* (2009), *Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam* (2010), *Let It Shine* (2012) and *How to Build a Better Boy* (2014). Earlier credits encompass *Jump In!* (2007) and second-unit work on *Mickey Blue Eyes* (1999). He has also directed episodes of *Beauty and the Beast* (2016) and *Big Sound* (2001).

*Sources: imdb.com, tvmaze.com.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *Schitt's Creek* (2015), Fi1m 82, Cinematography — [page](https://film.one/tv/schitts-creek.md)

## Also known for

- *Hawkeye* (2021), Additional Director of Photography
- *Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie* (2009), Director of Photography
- *Princess Protection Program* (2009), Director of Photography
- *Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam* (2010), Director of Photography
- *What We Do in the Shadows* (2019), Additional Director of Photography
- *Beauty and the Beast* (2012), Director
- *Jump In!* (2007), Director of Photography
- *How to Build a Better Boy* (2014), Director of Photography

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