Piotr Niemczewski is an award-winning cinematographer and documentary filmmaker, with work recognized at international film festivals, alongside extensive experience on large-scale feature film and television productions in the U.S.
He began his career at the age of 18 by founding a travel-themed YouTube channel that quickly grew to an audience of over 100,000 viewers, marking the start of his professional engagement with visual storytelling. After relocating from Poland to the United States, Piotr graduated from the New York Film Academy and established himself in the Los Angeles film industry.
As a cinematographer, Piotr has shot short films, music videos, and commercial projects that have screened at international film festivals and received multiple Best Cinematography nominations and awards. Three of his projects have secured professional distribution, demonstrating both artistic recognition and commercial viability.
In parallel with his cinematography work, Piotr has accumulated over 5 years of experience working in the camera and lighting departments on numerous feature films and television productions, including large-budget, Hollywood-level projects. He has held key technical and leadership roles on professional film sets, including Key Grip, Gaffer, and Camera Operator, positions requiring creative authority, advanced technical expertise, and the supervision of production teams.
Beyond on-set work, Piotr has contributed to the professional film community by conducting semi advanced cinematography workshops in Poland and serving as a jury member for two film festivals, where he evaluated films for official selection and awards.
He is also the co-founder of RogiFilms, a documentary production company specializing in environmentally focused storytelling. Through RogiFilms, Piotr has collaborated with prominent conservation organizations such as Freyja Foundation, Rewilding Argentina, and the Polish Society for the Protection of Birds, producing documentary short films and promotional works that support international wildlife protection efforts.