Jean-Philippe Bernier

Jean-Philippe Bernier, born March 20, 1979, out in Montréal, Québec, is… well, let’s just say the guy’s got a wild range when it comes to movies. You’ve probably seen his work even if you didn’t know his name. He’s the eye—literally, he’s the cinematographer—behind cult hits like Turbo Kid, Summer of 84, and Dinner in America. Yeah, those. The kinds of movies that stick in your brain for weeks because they just look so damn cool. So, let’s talk Turbo Kid. It’s got that retro, post-apocalyptic vibe—think Mad Max meets Saturday morning cartoons, but with way more blood and way more heart. Jean-Philippe nails the look: neon wastelands, gnarly practical effects, and a vibe that’s both playful and a little bit unhinged. Then there’s Summer of 84, where he flips the switch and goes full-on suburban nightmare. Creepy basements, sunbleached lawns hiding dark secrets—his camera work builds that slow, gnawing dread without going overboard. You feel like you’re spying on your own neighbors, and maybe you shouldn’t be. And hey, don’t sleep on Dinner in America. The dude isn’t just making things look cool—he’s a composer too. He’s out here scoring his own films. Not many can pull that off. Each project’s got its own pulse, its own weird little world that totally grabs you. Bernier’s style is gritty, kinetic, and just a bit off-kilter. That’s what makes his movies so freakin’ memorable.