I am a documentary filmmaker and camera operator with extensive experience on conservation and wildlife projects for the Jane Goodall Institute, The Guardian, RTL4, Dutch Public Broadcasting, and South African Television and Live Events. I thrive in dynamic field environments and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every shoot. I’ve worked in challenging environments—African savannah, desert, and rainforest—and pride myself on being tech-savvy, fit, honest, a team player, and hard-working. I enjoy humor, enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to learn, qualities I bring to every project I’m involved in.

Charlotte Storm van 's Gravesande

I am a documentary filmmaker and camera operator with extensive experience on conservation and wildlife projects for the Jane Goodall Institute, The Guardian, RTL4, Dutch Public Broadcasting, and South African Television and Live Events. I thrive in dynamic field environments and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every shoot. I’ve worked in challenging environments—African savannah, desert, and rainforest—and pride myself on being tech-savvy, fit, honest, a team player, and hard-working. I enjoy humor, enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to learn, qualities I bring to every project I’m involved in.

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I am a documentary filmmaker and camera operator with extensive experience on conservation and wildlife projects for the Jane Goodall Institute, The Guardian, RTL4, Dutch Public Broadcasting, and South African Television and Live Events. I thrive in dynamic field environments and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every shoot.

I’ve worked in challenging environments—African savannah, desert, and rainforest—and pride myself on being tech-savvy, fit, honest, a team player, and hard-working. I enjoy humor, enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to learn, qualities I bring to every project I’m involved in.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Camera Operator / Editor at PFA Agra (Animal Welfare India)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Human-interest documentary about animal shelters in Agra, 8 minutes. Shot on Sony ZX SD; editing.
1st Camera at Jane Goodall Institute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Natural History Documentary following Kibale snare team on a 10-day patrol in the rainforest; 18 minutes.
Presenter / 1st Camera at Nuts & Friends Media
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Presenter-based wildlife and conservation series, 18 minutes; location: Zambia (Kafue National Park and Busanga Plains).
2nd Camera at Nuts & Friends Media / Table Mountain Films
January 1, 2016 - Present
Survivors Natural History Documentary; Kibale National Park, Uganda; 2nd camera.
Camera Operator at NEP ENG Services NL
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Shooting for several Dutch broadcasters; multi-camera multicam events; HD/2K/4K/6K.
Camera Operator at picturesstorm
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance camera operator shooting for Temptation Island The Netherlands and South Africa; Survivor SA seasons 8-9; Expeditie Robinson seasons 20-22; The Bachelorette; Botswana; Self-shooting producer/director on Gold Rush S14-16.
Camera Operator at Silver Bullet Films
January 1, 2019 - Present
Documentary, Broadcasting, Live TV; Red Bull King of The Air S6–S11; Red Bull Shimoto; Red Bull car park drift; Flugtag; City of Cape Town; Survivor SA; Plaasjaapie; Red Bull: Giving it gears; concerts like Imagine Dragons and Westlife.
Camera Operator / Editor at PFA Agra
January 1, 2008 - Present
Human Interest Documentary about animal shelter in India (8 minutes); followed a team helping animals around Agra.
1st Camera / Camera Operator at Jane Goodall Institute
January 1, 2012 - Present
Landmines of the forest Natural History Documentary (18 minutes); following Kibale snare team on a 10-day patrol in the rainforest.
Presenter / Camera at Nuts & Friends Media
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Into the Wild: Presenter-based wildlife and conservation series (18 minutes).
2nd Camera at Nuts & Friends Media
January 1, 2016 - Present
Survivors Natural History Documentary, in production.
3 Camera Operator at NEP ENG Services NL
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Multi-camera operator for programs including Survivor (Expeditie Robinson), The Biggest Loser, Dutch Bake Off, Flemish Bake Off, Survivor, Temptation Island, Red Bull events, and various multicam projects and events.
Camera Operator / Self Shooting Producer-Director at PicturesStorm / Nuts & Friends Media
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance camera operator for Temptation Island The Netherlands and South Africa, Survivor South Africa S8-9, Expeditie Robinson S20-22, The Bachelorette, Botswana; self-shooting producer/director on Gold Rush S14-16, I kissed a girl, Hunted.

Education

Diploma in Arts & Culture at Academy Art & Culture NL
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor in Art & Technology at Saxion University of Applied Sciences NL
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Film & Video Technology at Cape Peninsula University SA
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Directing the short film at USA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Academy Art & Culture at Academy Art & Culture NL
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Art & Technology at Saxion University of Applied Sciences NL
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Film and Video Technology at Cape Peninsula University SA
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026
Directing the short film at USA
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026

Qualifications

Driver's License Code A & B
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
Driver's License: Code A and B
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services