Brad has always been an image creator, studying Visual Arts and Photography in the 90s and moving into film/TV in 2000. He earned his first industry stripes in Adelaide on the successful Aussie TV drama “McLeod’s Daughters” and feature films including “Travelling Light” and “3 Dollars”. With over 25 years in the industry, Brad brings extensive practical knowledge to his cinematography, including creating strong visuals under pressure and working across international productions with limited budgets. He has worked with many leading industry professionals and has been recognised with multiple awards, including “Best Cinematography” at St Kilda Film Festival (2017) and Soundkilda (2015). Brad is an Australian Cinematographers Society Accredited member (ACSTVC, Accredited member number 405, October 2019).

Brad Francis

Brad has always been an image creator, studying Visual Arts and Photography in the 90s and moving into film/TV in 2000. He earned his first industry stripes in Adelaide on the successful Aussie TV drama “McLeod’s Daughters” and feature films including “Travelling Light” and “3 Dollars”. With over 25 years in the industry, Brad brings extensive practical knowledge to his cinematography, including creating strong visuals under pressure and working across international productions with limited budgets. He has worked with many leading industry professionals and has been recognised with multiple awards, including “Best Cinematography” at St Kilda Film Festival (2017) and Soundkilda (2015). Brad is an Australian Cinematographers Society Accredited member (ACSTVC, Accredited member number 405, October 2019).

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Brad has always been an image creator, studying Visual Arts and Photography in the 90s and moving into film/TV in 2000. He earned his first industry stripes in Adelaide on the successful Aussie TV drama “McLeod’s Daughters” and feature films including “Travelling Light” and “3 Dollars”. With over 25 years in the industry, Brad brings extensive practical knowledge to his cinematography, including creating strong visuals under pressure and working across international productions with limited budgets.

He has worked with many leading industry professionals and has been recognised with multiple awards, including “Best Cinematography” at St Kilda Film Festival (2017) and Soundkilda (2015). Brad is an Australian Cinematographers Society Accredited member (ACSTVC, Accredited member number 405, October 2019).

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Work Experience

cinematographer, videographer at freelance
June 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance cinematographer
Director of Photography (early career)
January 1, 2000 - Present
Earned early industry experience in Adelaide working on the TV drama “McLeod’s Daughters”, followed by feature films including “Travelling Light” and “3 Dollars”.
Director of Photography
January 1, 2000 - Present
Cinematography and camera work across drama, TV series, features, shorts, music videos, web/experimental projects, corporate and branded content, and promotional work. Roles include DOP, 2nd unit DOP, additional camera operator, and B-camera/operator positions on productions produced in Australia and internationally.

Education

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Qualifications

Visual Arts & Photography studies
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Australian Cinematographers Society Accredited Member
October 1, 2019 - June 15, 2026
Australian Cinematographers Society (ACSTVC) Accredited Member (Accredited member number 405)
October 1, 2019 - July 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services