Mike Cunningham

A UK-based cinematographer and videographer with over five years experience creating dynamic visual content for clients across music, charity, and commercial sectors. My recent work includes producing campaign visuals for internationally renowned cellist Sarah Smout, collaborating with the RNLI on branded storytelling, and delivering bespoke video content for numerous private clients.

With a background as a professional musician and composer, I bring a strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and emotional storytelling to my filmmaking. I’m a graduate of both Leeds Conservatoire and Chetham’s School of Music, with career highlights including performing with 80’s pop icon Marc Almond on a UK tour, as well as international concert appearances across Germany, Amsterdam, and Belgium.

I’ve directed and produced high-quality music videos, combining my skills in performance, composition, and video production to create compelling cross-disciplinary projects.

I’m passionate about both sound and image and my unique dual expertise as a composer and filmmaker enables me to craft work that resonates with audiences on multiple levels. I’m currently developing my solo career as a composer while continuing to collaborate on film and video projects, with an eye toward future work in narrative and documentary cinematography.