Sifter

Sifter


He started shooting as a teenager

September 24, 2025

Bunt Young is a Richmond native who started his career as a cinematographer when he was still a teen. He’s worked on TV shows, motion pictures and commercials. We discuss:
– His affinity for impressions
– Differences between A camera, B camera, insert camera and more
– Getting fiery shots in the pit of a big race
– Landing the gig on Terrence Malick’s “The New World”
– Riding in the back seat with Jim Gaffigan
– Working with Mike Henry on a memorable commercial
– Cloris Leachman’s bold move
– Shooting with Amy Poehler before SNL

LINKS:
Bunt’s IMDB page
The Henry Brothers website features the Border Café commercial, some of the UCB clips and more (all of which Bunt shot, except the Friendly Farm spoof)
Podcast with Guy Spiller founder of BES Productions
Podcast with Bunt interviewing me as TVJerry