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Moises N.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$800 - $1000
1 review
I’m a videographer and photographer with 9 years of practical experience based in Melbourne, Australia. I’m an avid lover of capturing the magic light surrounding us in every moment. I am passionate about dynamic images photography and I strive to take unconventional images that represent and keep memorable moments. My enthusiasm and motivation hide in making people happy. I love contributing to my creativity and passion and put a smile on my clients face after they see the final product. My academic background is in “Filmmaking and Audiovisual Production” and “Art Of Photography”. I am an advanced Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder and Encore user and I can assist with my proficient camera operator, video editing and producing skills. Also, I am equipped with experience and strong knowledge in Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator. Like a photo editor, I would love to help with background removing, picture retouching, colourize and repairing old or damaged photos.
- Commercial DP
- Corporate Videographer
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Video Editor - News
- Fixer
- Production Assistant
Benj B.
Geelong VIC, Australia
$750 - $1500
4 reviews
I’m a passionate and energetic filmmaker and photographer based in Australia, working in Africa and Asia. I have over 10 years experience as a producer, writer, director, cinematographer, editor and photographer. I bring a professional eye for detail to projects that I work on, producing films that not only entertain but also inspire audiences to think, feel and respond. I have produced short and feature length films which have screened at film festivals, in cinemas and on TV networks worldwide. Clients include Al Jazeera, ABC TV (Australia), SBS TV (Australia), STV (Sweden), LinkTV (America), Cathay Pacific Airlines, Nike, and BHP Billiton. I have created works for travel companies, multicultural organisations, charities and indigenous communities. I am confident shooting solo and in a team and I am adept at making people comfortable with sharing their story. I am passionate about humanity and change, and I love the challenges filmmaking throws at me.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Commercial DP
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Michaela S.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$800 - $3000
3 reviews
Michaela Skovranova's work focuses on capturing intimate environmental and human stories utilising a multidisciplinary approach of photography, film and writing. Her short films pick up the natural, ambient-lit storytelling where the images leave off with her latest short film “End of the World” which speaks to the devastating impacts of climate change in Antarctica premiering at TEDx Sydney 2020. Michaela is a National Geographic expert and an OM System Ambassador. Her projects involve working as a freelance photographer, filmmaker, speaker and talent. Michaela is also available for commercial and private commissions. Publications include National Geographic, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, The Guardian, Clients include: Instagram, Olympus, Oppo, Sydney Opera House, City of Sydney
- Documentary DP
- Digital Content Creator
- Portrait Photographer
- On-Camera Talent
- Landscape Photographer
Sam O.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$650 - $1500
1 review
Cinematographer, Photographer, Drone Pilot and Underwater Cinematographer I have been working in the industry for over 20 years. I run an end to end production company. We offer aerials, ground and underwater shooting for both motions and still. I am a licensed drone pilot and also have my PADI Advanced Open Water diving ticket and PADI underwater photographer ticket. As of October 2021 I will have my commercial diving qualification for aquariums. I stock all of the equipment and have crew to assist. Check out my website for more details.
- Corporate Videographer
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Commercial DP
- Drone Operator
- Production Company
- Sound Mixer
- Event Photographer
- Full-Service Live Production
- Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Senior Editor
- Fixer
Tracey S.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$500 - $1000
1 review
Tracey Shelton is a writer, photographer and multimedia producer covering conflict, the aftermath of war and humanitarian issues in the Middle East and North Africa. Her work has received 18 international accolades including a Peabody, an Overseas Press Club honor and a George Polk award. In 2015, she was nominated for International Journalist of the year in the UK and International Video Journalist of the Year in the USA.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- TV News Producer
- Production Company
- Reporter / Journalist
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Michael D.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$850 - $1250
3 reviews
I’m Michael, a multidisciplinary visual storyteller from Melbourne, Australia. I produce engaging and authentic video content, predominantly on projects in corporate, documentary and non profit sectors. I own and operate my own production company called Pendula. I am available to travel worldwide.
- Commercial DP
- Creative Director
- Production Company
- Field Producer
- Sound Mixer
- Gaffer
- Grip
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Sound Designer
- Documentary DP
- Production Assistant
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Audio Storyteller
- Fixer
Travis B.
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
$500 - $900
10 reviews
After 10 years working globally as a freelance photojournalist, Travis Beard first visited Afghanistan in November 2001, where he contracted the ‘so called’ Afghan Bug. He subsequently moved to Kabul permanently in 2006 where he taught at the country’s first media school – AINA. He went onto co-found a skateboard school – Skateistan; that won an Oscar for best short documentary in 2019. Under Travis’ company Argus he also co-founded a street art school – Wallords and the country’s first contemporary music & arts festival – Sound Central Festival 2011 – 2013. Travis’ debut feature documentary, ROCKABUL focused on the music scene in Afghanistan told through the perspective of the Afghan band, District Unknown, had its World Premiere at the prestigious Rotterdam International Film Festival 2018. It has since screen at 49 festivals around the world and won multiple awards. Travis was a camera operator in production of KABUL AT WORK (2013), FRAME BY FRAME (2015) and AFGHAN CYCLES (2017). Travis also contributed to post-production on MOTELY'S LAW (2015), JIRGA (2018) Travis is currently co-producing a film about metal bands in the conservative society of South Korea called “K-POP KILLERS”. As well as working on his second feature film COGS OF WAR and is has 3 other films in development focused around subject mater from North Korea, CoVid19 and Sustainable Vegan Lifestyle in Tasmania. He is currently writing his first book about his motorcycle touring in Afghanistan entitled: The Bullet is faster than the Bike. Travis also has two music band projects Major Delay in Melbourne and PPP in Europe. Both are releasing material this year. He was also accepted into a music residency voyage in the Arctic Circle for 2020
- Documentary DP
- Sound Mixer
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Video Editor - News
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Rick S.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$1000 - $2000
1 review
Melbourne Based DP/ Lighting Cameraman. 25 years Experience in the industry. Worked across most styles of production. NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS, DOCUMENTARY, LIFESTYLE SHOWS, REALITY, DRAMA, SPORT. *NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMS* 7NEWS MELBOURNE / BRISBANE 60MINUTES AUSTRALIA UNDER INVESTIGATION AUSTRALIA *REALITY / LIFESTYLE SHOWS* MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA HUNTED AUSTRALIA FOOD STARS DESSERT MASTERS AUSTRALIA BACHELORS AUSTRALIA GRAND DESIGNS / TRANSFORMATIONS iFISH LIVE SPORT COVERAGE, LIVE DRONE OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT: SONY FX9 CAMERA SONY FX6 CAMERA SONY FX3 CAMERA SONY F-55 CAMERA CANON 17-120MM CINE ZOOM SIGMA ART SERIES 24MM, 50MM 85MM PRIME LENSES ZEISS CP2 50MM CINE PRIME LENS SONY GMASTER 70-200 WITH 1.4X EXTENDER TAMRON 35-150MM LENS DJI RONIN MOVI PRO PRODUCTION LIGHTING DOLLY TOYOTA LANDCRUISER FULLY SETUP FOR AUTRALIAN CONDITIONS MOBILE OFFROAD TRAILER FOR REMOTE LOCATION ACCOMODATION / EDITING STARLINK FOR REMOTE DATA FULLY LICENCED AND INSURED DRONE OPERATIONS DJI M600 HEAVY LIFT DRONE WITH MOVI PRO DJI INSPIRE 2 DJI MAVIC 3 CINE
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Emily V.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$200 - $2000
1 review
I’m a freelance video journalist who is a reporter, producer, shooter and editor of short documentaries for TV and online. I’ve worked from the UK, East Timor, Australia, South Africa, Germany and Sweden. My stories have explored sensitive topics like the Port Arthur massacre, domestic violence and mental health, and have been published by leading international media outlets like HuffPost, BuzzFeed and SBS Viceland. Currently based in Melbourne.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Field Producer
- TV News Producer
- Production Assistant
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
- Reporter / Journalist
- Audio Storyteller
- On-Air Reporter / Host
- Corporate Videographer
- Non-Fiction Film Director
- Transcriber
- Video Editor - Commercial
Janelle M.
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
$700 - $1200
1 review
Audio Production (Podcast + TV), and Video Producer specialising in stories from East Africa; from an African farmers struggle to secure a fair price for their crop; testimonials from empowered teenage girls; or showcasing arts and culture through live music performance and dance. East Africa and Melbourne, Australia based.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Fixer
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- On-Air Reporter / Host
- Reporter / Journalist
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Corporate Videographer
- Line Producer / On-Location
- TV News Producer
- Production Assistant
- Event Photographer
- Audio Storyteller
- Drone Operator
- On-Camera Talent
Carla G.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$400 - $1600
6 reviews
I live in Australia and travel extensively to out of the way places. My most memorable work experiences would be visiting an emu farm in rural Victoria, travelling to the Kimberley Region in Western Australia to shoot pink diamonds, going in search of crocodiles in northern Queensland, trying to avoid crocodiles in the Northern Territory and chasing seal at a salmon farm south of Tasmania.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Event Photographer
- Landscape Photographer
- Portrait Photographer
- Fixer
Angus A.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$500 - $2000
12 reviews
Australian filmmaker creating video content in Hobart, Tasmania and Melbourne, Victoria. Working on promotional, corporate and documentary projects as a DP, Editor and Director. Founder at Angus Ashton Film.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Commercial DP
- Production Company
- Drone Operator
- Corporate Videographer
Joel S.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$700 - $1000
2 reviews
I’m an offline editor and shooter based in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve made documentaries, cut commercials/ documentaries and shot news pieces. I've worked for clients like MSNBC, Mercedes-Benz and the Wall Street Journal.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Fixer
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Corporate Videographer
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Dylan H.
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
$800 - $10000
16 reviews
Creative Producer at Good Gravy Media Clients include City of Melbourne, Great Big Story, Strike Bowling, Sand Hill Road Group and Melbourne Legacy
- Documentary DP
- Production Company
- Commercial DP
- Creative Director
- Field Producer
- Production Assistant
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Fixer
- Corporate Videographer
- Drone Operator
- Senior Producer / Project Manager
- Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
- Post-Production Manager
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Animator / Visual Effects Artist
Austin S.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$500 - $1200
1 review
Originally from Seattle, USA and now living in Melbourne full time, I’m a documentary filmmaker with a passion for emotion-driven storytelling.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Corporate Videographer
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Non-Fiction Film Director
Aamer R.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$500 - $1000
1 review
- Production Company
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
SYLVAIN G.
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
$500 - $1200
Passionate about my work, I’m always looking for some new ideas and collaborative projects. I work as Director-Shooter or Lighting Cameraman for broadcast tv documentaries, quality corporate movies, festivals and events. TECHNICALS SKILLS -Camera Operating: Canon C300, Sony Fs7, RED Cameras, DSLR (5d, A7s) -Dji Ronin-S (Gimbal / Image Stabilizer System) -Droning: DJI Mavic Pro & Phantom 4 Pro (ARN Number 1028163 / drone pilot public liability) -Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro CC KEY COMPETENCIES Producer/Director, Lighting Cameraman, Drone Pilot, Video Editor, Fixer. PERSONAL SKILLS Highly autonomous, creative and hard worker with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure, stay within the budget and to maintain high quality standards. KEYWORD SUMMARY For the last 20 years, I have collaborated on a variety of projects including award winning documentaries, tv shows, corporates movies, fashion, charity, festivals and events. I have the skills, equipment and creativity required to produce a video from start to finish for a wide range of purposes. I have shot in several countries in Europe, South America, South East Asia, West Africa, and Australia in large international productions as well as in very small teams, in town as well as in some very remote area. I’m a positive person, always in a good mood (mainly after a coffee). Extremely versatile, I am able to adapt myself to almost any type of shooting. I’m a one-man band person, in love with observational documentary film making. I work quickly, quietly and spontaneously, seeking beauty and poignance with the edit in mind. I do love to supervise a project, stay within the budget, respect an editorial line, a team, a special and unique situation. I come back from Australia, where I lived and worked intensively in the industry for the last 7 years. I speak fluent English and Spanish. My Mother tongue is French.
- Documentary DP
- Fixer
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Fabian P.
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
$300 - $1200
Fabian Cordero Peralta: Mexican Self-taught Photographer, Cinematographer and Director. I started and owned two Production houses in Mexico from 1996 until 2004 Mundo Amigo and from 2006 until 2104 Ilusion Films there working as DoP & photographer, director and producer in a variety of projects, whose themes revolved mainly around art, cultural diversity, human rights, the environment and infrastructure. Video Projects: 2016- 2017 Documentary: Mandori. Life in a Biak community, West Papua as Director, cinematographer and postproduction. 2015 Photographer for the book of the National Electoral Institute INE, Mexico. 2015 UBS Formula1 Special Event & USB F1 Helmets an Art intervention. Director, cinematographer and producer 2014 Renewal of the Military Airbases. Director, cinematographer and producer 2014 Volvo Buses 15 Years. Director and post-producer 2012- 2014 Various infrastructure and industrial projects. Director, cinematographer and producer 2012 Main cinematographer of the Documentary Baluarte Bridge, from the series Megastructures of National Geographic. 2012 Water for all a documentary presented at the World Water Forum Marseille. 2012 Health Campaign for Mayan communities, Secretary of Health of Yucatan. Cinematographer 2011 CoDirector of photography and Producer of the feature film El Fuego Inolvidable 2009 Director of photography and producer of the documentary Between Fire and Water, presented at the World Water Forum in Istanbul, Turkey 2009. 2007 Director, cinematographer and producer of the early stimulation videos developed for CONAFE (National Council for the Foment of Education). 2006 Director, cinematographer and producer of the documentary Juan Carlos del Valle, Painter. 2004 . Director, cinematographer producer and editor Ayotzinapa, Marcha 20 de Noviembre 2003 . Director, cinematographer and producer of the documentary Puentes de Esperanza 1999 Director of Photography and Producer of the documentary Rafael Alberti, for UNESCO 1999 Director of two documentary capsules for SESAME STREET, produced by Children's Television Workshop (CTW) and Televisa. 1996-1998 Director, cinematographer and producer of the documentaries UNESCO of their itinerant exhibition Ibero America Pinta, presented in Spain and all Latin America. Photographic Exhibitions: 2018 Poetic Poiesis, Tacit Art Gallery, Melbourne, Australia. (Solo) 2015 G16 Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico. 2014 G16 Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico. 2014 HubXak, Traeger & Pinto Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico. (Solo) 2005 Epson Digital Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico. 2002 Kaleidoscope, Epson Digital Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico. (Solo) Born the 8 February 1972 in Mexico City. Languages: Spanish, French and English 100%. Master Classes in Film-photography in the United States and Mexico.
- Documentary DP
- Creative Director
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Production Company
- Drone Operator
- Fixer
- Production Assistant
David R.
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
$350 - $1500
1 review
David Rusanow is a cinematographer and director currently living in Melbourne, Australia. He has won numerous awards for his work as a DOP from the Australian Cinematographers Society, and in 2009 received the Kodak AWARD for New Director of the Year. He was also selected to attend the prestigious Budapest Cinematographers Masterclass in Hungary. David has a particular aesthetic vision, and meticulously applies his cinematography experience and skill to create stunning moving pictures. His expertise and unique style make him a sought after DOP, and he regularly shoots music videos, TVCs, corporate videos and short films. David has worked with clients as diverse as BHP, Addidas, Sony, Tourism Victoria and VICE. He regularly shoots between Australia, Asia and Europe and holds dual citizenship with Australia and the United Kingdom. David holds a Bachelors Degree in Film & TV from the Victorian College of the Arts, and is a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society.
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Fixer
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Creative Director
- Production Company
Alister R.
Melbourne VIC, Australia
$1200 - $2500
Alister Robbie has been involved in film, television, and video for over 20 years, as an editor, director, camera operator, producer, post-production supervisor — if there’s a job that involves moving pictures, he’s probably done it. He founded The Post Project in 2010 with the idea that large and small brands should have access to top-notch video production and post-production services, with access to the best gear and seasoned professionals. We have delivered content in sixteen languages, filmed in ten countries across four continents, and delivered to platforms as diverse as television, cinema, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as native sites and apps. The Post Project is anchored by a tight core team with backgrounds encompassing film, television, post-production, advertising, marketing, and journalism. And we’ve got relationships with the best technical and creative professionals in Australia, so we can always put together the right team for every job.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Production Company
- Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

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