Caleb Deschanel

Caleb Deschanel

Keynote Speaker: He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography five times. He is currently a member of the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress, representing the American Society of Cinematographers.

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Caleb Deschanel Biography

Joseph Caleb Deschanel, A.S.C. is an American film cinematographer and film/television director. He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography five times. He is currently a member of the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress, representing the American Society of Cinematographers.

Deschanel's cinematography credits include A Woman Under the Influence (1974, John Cassavetes directing), Being There (1979, Hal Ashby directing), The Black Stallion (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), The Natural (1984), Fly Away Home (1996), The Patriot (2000), Timeline (2003), and The Passion of the Christ (2004, Mel Gibson directing).

He directed his first film The Escape Artist in 1982, and a second, Crusoe, in 1989. In 1990, Deschanel directed three episodes of the David Lynch series Twin Peaks. In 2007, he directed an episode of Bones, which stars his daughter Emily. He was the cinematographer in the 2009 film My Sister's Keeper. He was also the cinematographer for the 2011 thriller Dream House.

He was an original member of the American Zoetrope production team, along with George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola.

He was awarded the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 by the American Society of Cinematographers. He has been nominated for five Academy Awards, each time in the field of cinematography. The first nomination came in 1983 for the film The Right Stuff. His second was in 1984 for The Natural. A third came in 1996 for Fly Away Home, then a fourth in 2000 for The Patriot and finally a fifth for his work in The Passion of the Christ.

He also won the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) award for his work in The Patriot.

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Caleb Deschanel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Caleb Deschanel for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Caleb Deschanel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel and Damon Albarn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Caleb Deschanel for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Caleb Deschanel to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Caleb Deschanel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Caleb Deschanel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Caleb Deschanel or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Caleb Deschanel for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Caleb Deschanel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Caleb Deschanel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Caleb Deschanel speak about?

    Caleb Deschanel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film and Celebrity.
  • Where does Caleb Deschanel travel from?

    Caleb Deschanel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Caleb Deschanel?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Caleb Deschanel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Caleb Deschanel for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Caleb Deschanel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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