Netflix-approved · New York · Worldwide
Netflix-Approved Director of Photography
James Peterson is approved by Netflix as a Director of Photography. He is based in Brooklyn, New York City, works on union and non-union productions, and travels worldwide with in-house camera packages built to Netflix 4K capture requirements.
His Netflix work includes Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space, the five-part series that followed the first all-civilian crew to orbit Earth, and Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, a Netflix Top 10 series in March 2025.
Netflix credits
- Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to SpaceNetflix · 2021 · 5 episodes
- Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's TreasureNomadica Films / Netflix · 2025 · 3 episodes · Top 10 series
- YolantheNewbe Productions / Netflix · 2026 · in production
- High ScoreNetflix · 2020 · consulting DP, development
Built for streamer delivery
Camera, lens, codec and data workflow are planned with post before the first shoot day, so footage meets the network's capture and delivery specifications from day one. James also consults on these choices for productions that bring their own camera team. See consulting.
Beyond Netflix
His credits also include National Geographic, Apple TV+, HBO, PBS, CBS and CNN. See the National Geographic and television credits, or the full archive.
Questions producers ask
Is James Peterson available for Netflix productions in New York?
Yes. He is based in Brooklyn and shoots for Netflix and other streamers in New York City and worldwide, on union or non-union productions.
Does he supply a camera package that meets Netflix requirements?
Yes. His in-house camera packages are built to Netflix 4K capture requirements, and he can supply a full camera, sound and lighting team through James Peterson Films, LLC.
Which Netflix series has he worked on?
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space (2021), Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure (2025) and Yolanthe (in production), plus development work as consulting DP on High Score.