Lighting Up “Doin’ It”: Cinematographer Jason Oldak on Balancing Heart, Humor, and Heightened Realism

In Doin’ It, an Indian-American virgin unexpectedly lands a job teaching high school sex ed, setting the stage for one of the year’s most refreshingly honest and offbeat comedies. Behind the camera, cinematographer Jason Oldak infused the film with a sense of heightened realism, steering clear of the overly polished “studio comedy” aesthetic. Shot on the Sony Venice 2 with T and G anamorphics, Oldak’s approach captures the awkwardness and warmth of self-discovery while transforming Canadian backdrops into convincing American and Indian settings. From crafting a custom LUT for cross-continental authenticity to staging an ethereal “black void” dream sequence on a tight budget, Oldak’s vision makes Doin’ It as visually distinct as it is emotionally resonant.

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