Abel Klainbaum has shot and directed shows for Animal Planet, and served as cinematographer for programs in various cable networks, including HBO, History, A&E, truTV, and TLC. Specializing in documentary video and photography.

MONICA & DAVID (working as cinematographer; CineMia/HBO), was nominated for an Emmy Award, and his experimental film, THE HISTORY OF CHOKING, was featured in both the New York and Chicago Underground Festivals.

When not working on documentaries, Abel can be found creating sculptures, working on puppet shows, or playing music with friends in Athens, Georgia-- among other odd projects.