Discover Top Freelancers in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

I'm an award-winning documentary shooter and director based in Sydney who has worked extensively for Al Jazeera and the BBC in the region. I've worked alone and under pressure, everywhere from Arab Spring Tunisia to undercover in Papua New Guinea. I'm a former head of video at the Guardian's Australia bureau, a former Agence France Presse VJ, and have experience d in the corporate sector producing bespoke videos. I take real pride in my shooting and produce beautiful images on my C300m2 and Mavic Pro2 Drone.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator

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!

• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer

Combining music and image has always been my dream. I'm extremely fortunate that my dream is now an everyday reality and I look forward to each day with a sense of passion and purpose in what I do.I get to work on really interesting, groundbreaking stories, wonderful images and to portray a huge emotional palette through music. My history has been diverse - spanning twenty five years plus as a musician and composer, with over twelve albums under my belt, numerous projects as composer, musical director, sound designer and performer in arts as diverse as theatre, dance, live music, circus, film and television...Starting out as a musician at the age of four, I've learned to play a variety of musical instruments - keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, lap steel guitar, flute, recorder, didgeridoo, African and Egyptian percussion. I've also had the opportunity to learn the ancient and complex art of classical Indian vocals, having studied under the tutelage of Neeta Bhattacharyya and Maestro Sarangan Sriranganathan. I've also completed a Masters Degree in Screen Music at the Australian Film, TV and Radio School - a great time of learning and solidifying my craft.I am now fortunate enough to teach 'World Music for the Screen' and 'Music for Documentary' at AFTRS to emerging screen composers.

• Music Composer

My name is Jack Swart and I have worked with cast and crew sizes as large as 1500 people and as small as one. More often than not, however, I find myself alone, researching, shooting, interviewing and doing the edit on daVinci Resolve. I find cutting my own work makes me a better shooter. Was inspired by 6 months in Africa on Mad Max Fury Road and 12 months around Australia shooting travel docos. I have the skill set and experience you are looking for. I bring to the table 20+ years behind the camera, and just about as long editing what I have shot. I am super quick on daVinci Resolve Studio 18 for editing, motion graphics and colour grading. I have three Super 35mm 4K digital cinematography Cine Alta Sony PMW F55 cameras, Zeiss lenses, sound, lights and daVinci Resolve edit and grading suite.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Colorist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

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.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Documentary DP

Ryan Andrew Lee is a cinematographer and artist known for his unique creative flare and signature aesthetic. Ryan's interest lies mainly in impact and experimental documentary however has a demonstrated history of working within a diverse range of areas throughout the industry including commercial, music video, short & feature film, fashion and television/broadcast. Ryan brings his relaxed yet effective work ethics, adaptability and professional approach into any given scenario. Ryan is a Cinematographer Member of the ACS.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

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

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer

Rupert Critchley is a cinematographer, videographer and editor and has been working in the film and television industry for over 14 years. Working hands on with multiple production companies on an array of projects from broadcast television, feature documentaries, TVC’s, branded content, action sports, short films and award winning web series.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Freelance Documentary Cameraman and Editor with over 20 years production experience. I began my career in the fast paced world of International TV News, today I work mostly in short form documentary and case studies for online distribution, taking a project from filming, editing to distribution online and through social media.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer

International award winning filmmaker with a conviction for making films with purpose and crafting inspiring stories. Storytelling has the power to shift perceptions and create change and I've been fortunate enough to have worked with local and international companies, government agencies and tourism bodies.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

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

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer

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.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer

Dependable News Reporter with seven years of experience across multiple platforms. Able to handle high levels of stress, cover live unfolding breaking news and long-form features with a commitment to accurate reporting, writing, editing and deadlines. An outgoing and adaptable journalist with a great work ethic.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist

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.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

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.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Production Company

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.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Storyboard Artist

Michael Cristian Greene is a director/writer for film, TV, commercial and branded content. Michael has directed for some of the world’s largest brands including Sony, Microsoft, VOGUE, Gucci, Google, Australian Olympics x ASICS, and the 2021 global AUSTRADE campaign. Michael received the Gold Lion for Best TV Commercial at the London Film Awards, has won Best Film Director from the St Tropez International Film Festival, received two platinum and golds for Best TVC Director at the VEGA Awards and has received the prestigious Innovator Award twice from the Summit Awards in NYC.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Documentary DP

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.

• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer

Emma is an Actor & Content Creator based in Sydney, Australia - known for her comedic and creative advocacy through her social platforms surrounding the lgbtq+ community and issues such as mental health and equal rights.

• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent

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.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer