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My name's Matt and I'm a director, cinematographer and editor working out of Australia and Asia. I produce ethical content in the area of social justice, cultural and environmental advocacy. I have produced (directed, filmed and edited) long-form projects (documentary and narrative), factual short-form content, mini-docs, live events, TVC’s and online campaigns for clients such as TAFE NSW, The Australian Government, The Advocacy for Children and Young People, The National Disability Services, Country Needs People, The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Greenpeace, WWF, GetUp, Climate Council, Clean Up Australia and Boomerang Alliance, among others. I have worked as a freelancer as well as working in both small-scale teams to large, international production teams across three continents. And just to keep me on my toes, I teach documentary and narrative filmmaking at the University of New South Wales. You can find a selection of my work at: https://vimeo.com/mattcartwrightfilms I look forward to working with you soon!

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Working as a documentary producer and video journalist specialising in wildlife and environmental content, I have a fantastic eye for stories, talent and locations. I have worked with Business Insider (World Wide Waste), 60 Second Docs, and BBC Earth. I shoot (using my own Sony FS7 and Sony mirrorless underwater). I also fly drone (DJI Mavic mini 2) and am happy working as a one-woman band or in a team of like-minded individuals. I have worked across feature films, wildlife documentary, factual TV (food and travel), and social video producing. Finding and interviewing contributors is a highlight for me, I love getting the most out of people and hearing their stories.

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Based out of the wonderful town of Sydney, Australia, I have spent the last decade working in the film and photo industry, both at home and across the seven seas. I have a strong focus on social and environmental stories. I am deeply passionate about my work, and the wonderful life it has allowed me to live. Occasionally I’m found without a camera, where I enjoy riding my bike, camping and cooking up a storm. Canon C70 Canon EOS R5 DJI Air 2S Full lighting / Audio kit

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Hi! I'm a documentary filmmaker specialising in natural history production having worked for 3 years for the digital video team for BBC Earth. I am equally capable filming in the field as I am editing back in the office, and have produced and delivered videos for various clients from major brands to distinguished broadcasters

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Mary Tran specialises in creating compelling, emotive multimedia content for purpose-driven organisations and companies. Her work has been published in print and online media outlets, advocacy and marketing campaigns. Self-motivated, produces quality work, and always telling human-interest stories with a heart.

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Elizabeth Tadic is an international award-winning filmmaker and journalist. Over the past decade she has produced a dozen short documentaries for SBS television programme "Dateline", working alone in the field as a VJ (video journalist). Her film MALARIA, MONEY & MURDER, an investigation into Nigeria’s fake drug racket, earned her a prestigious 2007 Rory Peck-Sony Impact Award. In 2006, she won a United Nations Media Peace Award for her trilogy WOMEN FOR JUSTICE. Prior to that, she produced, directed and filmed the award-winning one-hour documentary THE DEMON FAULT (2003), which was commissioned by SBSi. Elizabeth’s last documentary which she produced and directed UMOJA: NO MEN ALLOWED, premiered at IDFA 2010 and has won 12 awards including the Grand Jury Award at the 2011 Palm Springs International ShortFest and the Best Women’s Film at the 2012 Cleveland International Film Festival. Her passion is telling social justice stories that are creatively bold, inspiring and cinematic.

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I started my career in photojournalism in 2010 because I couldn't resist the challenge, the travel, and the urge to tell the world stories from my home, Indonesia. My background is in humanitarian aid, working in remote parts of Indonesia after the devastating 2004 tsunami. As a freelance photographer, I cover major breaking news events for international wire services like Australian Associated Press (AAP). As a freelance videographer, I cover major documentary stories for international TV outlets like Swiss TV. When I go to both natural and man-made disasters, I draw on skills from my NGO life - quick thinking, sensitivity and understanding of difficult environments. I also have training in working as media in hostile environments. In 2013, I won Reuters Photo of The Year for my image of an ash cloud billowing from Sumatra's Mount Sinabung volcano. The award was not the peak of my career, but the beginning: of new adventures, stories and collaborations in this fascinating corner of the globe. Indonesia has thousands of stories to tell, including some urgent environmental and social challenges that deserve the world's attention. I have a record as being a reliable and experienced operator, working ethically and with open communication with clients to get excellent results.

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I’ve worked as a broadcaster and journalist around the world for more than 30 years. I’ve reported live for the BBC in the UK and worked as a reporter and editor for Newstalk ZB News in New Zealand. I was the news editor for the highly respected XtraMSN website and was part of the design team for the New Zealand Herald online. I was a presenter and reporter for Shine TV’s Nzone Tonight and most recently a presenter and reporter for Vision News in Brisbane Australia. I’ve also run my own production company, producing TV programmes which have been broadcast all over the world.

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Producer / Writer / Director - Kirsty Bonnie Carter is an award winning film-maker. She has worked on global projects in remote Indigenous communities and low socioeconomic areas in Australia, Borneo, USA, and Brazil.

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I am a French Journalist based in Sydney. I do online, radio and video. I have my own equipment, I produce, film and edit stories on any topic.

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Creative film/video producer from Sydney with extensive skills in pre-and post-production. An artistic pragmatist with experience ranging from concept development through bidding and scheduling projects, directing and shooting (stills and film), motion graphics and editing. I often oversee the production process from conception to completion. My managerial skills and experience has refined working with artists, directors, production crew and executive leadership on a daily basis. Key Roles & Responsibilities: · Film, TV & Content Producer; as well as crewing as Director, Assistant Director, Production Assistant, Location Scout, Production Manager, Video Editor, Camera Assistant, Gaffer · Coordinate projects for broadcast and online content – on time and on budget · Content production; directing, video editing, shoot scheduling, script reading, location scouting, casting, crew assembly, set design, on set data wrangling · Liaising with film production companies, casting agents, talent agencies, stock footage libraries and post production companies · Understanding of TV production processes including, CAD, AdStream, Council Permits/permissions, kids guardian and risk assessments.

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I am an accomplished foreign correspondent, producer and video journalist. Over the past 20 years I have shot, produced and reported over one hundred current affairs length reports and documentaries in over 80 countries. I am currently working as independent Filmmaker and a Correspondent for the 'Our World' program on BBC Television. (2016-2020) I have travelled extensively throughout the United States on more than 25 feature assignments for SBS (2000-2014). My work at SBS has been complemented by work with Al Jazeera (2006-2013) and I have made more than a dozen films for the network's Witness, People & Power and 101 East programs. I have received a number of international awards including two New York Festivals Silver World Medals for Best News and Documentary Special, and best news reporter. I have extensive experience in reporting from hostile environments, including the Madagascar, Lebanon and the Caucuses. In 2014, I covered Thailand's political violence followed by extensive reporting from Eastern Ukraine from the start of the civil war to the downing of MH17. My extensive filmography can be viewed on my Vimeo page including my recent films for the BBC in Australia, NZ and the United States (2016-2020).

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I recently directed There Goes Our Neighbourhood, a documentary commissioned by ABC with finance from Screen Australia, Create NSW and Pozible crowdfunding. The film captured a community light sculpture project and social action campaign developed by the residents of Sydney's largest public housing estate at Waterloo. The project reached over half a million people, and put a human face to the public housing debate, as questions arise about the redevelopment of inner city estates in Australia and globally. Currently I am producing a theatrical documentary feature about Wanita, 'Australia's Queen of Honkytonk', a chaotic, talented country music singer who after 47 years of imagining and hoping, is taking one last glorious stab at stardom in the USA. An entirely unpredictable story about the chaos of human 'dreams' and Wanita's unique journey to leave her mark. As a producer and director I empower the subjects I collaborate with, focusing on artists, communities and social change. I have the advantage of having worked extensively with the arts sector, which has made me a unique storyteller. I am able to identify meaningful narratives that connect with audiences while also balancing the intentions of a project, with the logistics. I have directing, producing, project management, curating and writing experience. After training in Documentary at AFTRS, I have worked in various roles as a creative producer, director and researcher for television, digital agencies and independent films. I am motivated, hardworking and perceptive. Experienced in wrangling big ideas, significant budgets and tight deadlines. Tell me about your project!

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I am a directing cameraman and shooter producer based in Sydney, Australia. My focus is documentary and factual television series and branded digital content. I have experience working internationally having previously been based in the UK and Spain. I have worked on many social issue and factual documentary series for local networks such as the ABC, SBS, Nine Network, Channel Seven, Sky News, Ten Network. I have also produced / directed and filmed international series series for Discovery, National Geographic, the BBC and Vice. Career highlights have been filming on a boat in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, setting up Top of The Pops in NZ and filming in refugee camps in Africa and the Middle East. I started my career at TVNZ in New Zealand training as a cameraman then headed off to Europe where I worked for many years in London. After a stint back in New Zealand setting up iconic music series Top of The Pops for the BBC, I moved to Spain on an adventure to set up my own production company. I am an all rounder; able to be a sole director/ cameraman off by myself or be part of a larger crew and directing multi camera set ups. I have the latest camera equipment and lenses and know my way around various editing platforms and broadcast satellite systems.

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Susan Lumsdon is a Director of Photography based out of Sydney Australia with over 20 years' experience as a professional. Experienced in Feature Film, Documentary, TV Production (Comedy, Drama, sports, science & children's). Has worked for Netflix, Disney +, ABC TV, SBS TV, BBC TV, Deutsche Welle - Germany, Chaser Broadcasting, Giant Dwarf , Screen Time, Zapruder's Other Films, Jigsaw, Qual TV, TVC/Commercials and AusAid. As well as having her work screened on all major TV channels in Australia she has worked in the UK, Canada, UAE and US, shot documentaries from the jungles of Borneo to the deserts of Ethiopia and from the Arctic to Times Square in New York. Short films that Susan has worked on have also screened at the New York film festival and won awards at the Charleston Film festival. Susan was a camera operator on Australia's first ever Emmy Award winning program the La Boehme Opera. Her Documentary series about the Dead Sea Scrolls shot across three continents was highly commended at the New York Film Festival. She is a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society and Susan is experienced in Jimmy Jib, Steadicam, Ped, Helicopter, motor bike, Gimbal work, licensed and insured Drone operator.

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With over 15 years of experience, Yotam Hatzvi has created videos for some of the biggest brands and creative agencies in Australia as a senior video editor, motion graphics designer, director/videographer and colourist. Hatzvi specialises in video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, motion graphics in After Effects, colour grading in Davinci Resolve, audio design/mixing/fixing in Premiere & iZotope RX7 and filming on the Blackmagic 6K Pocket Cinema Camera with various range of focal length lenses, audio recording, lighting and gimbal stabilisers. Some of the notable projects Yotam Hatzvi has worked on include, It Starts on TikTok TV commercials, Voices of Qatar brand films, Toyota ‘Thrill of the Next’ case study, Tourism Australia 'Come & Say G-Day’ social campaigns, Virgin Money hype reels and the Sydney South African Film Festival. Yotam Hatzvi is available to work remotely on his online edit suite and on location/ client’s premises with his editing laptop and filming equipment.

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Sarita Gold - Co-founder and Director of AD Media, with over 20 years of experience in creative video production, and digital marketing. She has extensive experience in political advocacy and working within not-for-profit organizations. Skills include producing feature films, documentaries, television commercials with budgets of over $2m, and social media video assets for a range of clients. She has proven experience communicating complex and sensitive topics effectively. Recent projects include the Dunera Project where Sarita organised team members, developed and coordinated digital marketing campaigns, designed and deliver the website, and delivered original online events. Sarita produced over 15 videos for Holocaust communal commemorations including “My Two Lives” which has won several international film festival awards

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Sarah Morice is a broadcast journalist with 20 years experience in television and radio. She is known for breaking news coverage, compelling live crosses, crafting television and radio packages and geo-political analysis having Most recently Sarah was the Europe Correspondent for TRT World News based in London. Prior to that she was a broadcast journalist for Reuters in London and Istanbul. A versatile broadcaster Sarah has been embedded on US aircraft carriers covering the Syrian war and with NATO troops in Norway and Estonia during Ukrainian war. She has also covered stories such as the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth, the funeral of Pope Benedict, the Ukrainian refugee crisis, multiple NATO and EU summits as well as various European elections, terror attacks and natural disasters.

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