Profile

Carissa Dorson is a cinematographer originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. She learned her craft at Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts, and then moved straight to Los Angeles. Carissa began her career shooting videos for CollegeHumor and Funny or Die, and has since expanded to features, short films, commercials, and music videos.
Carissa most enjoys using the camera to tell real, character-driven and relatable stories. While comedy will always have her heart, she also enjoys shooting stylized dramas and psychological thrillers!
Carissa is also a fine art photographer, with an interest in portraiture. Her ongoing photo series, Funny People. Serious Photos, was featured in L.A. Weekly.