Ido Shahaf
I’m an independent filmmaker based in Australia with hands-on experience creating cinematic commercial, tourism, adventure, and narrative work.
About
I’m an independent filmmaker based in Australia with hands-on experience creating cinematic commercial, tourism, adventure, and narrative work. From concept and pre-production through directing, camera and drone operation, editing, sound design, and colour grading, I enjoy building strong visuals and solving real-world production challenges—especially in outdoor, remote, and demanding environments.
I also bring a practical team-leadership background from large-scale structural builds, where I’ve designed, directed, and delivered complex mechanical and physical installations with groups of dozens. I’m comfortable working with talent, coordinating shot planning and logistics, and delivering polished final outputs end-to-end—so clients get a clear creative vision and a production process that stays reliable under pressure.
- 3 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Skills· 4
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Travel & Hospitality
Work experience
Produced commissioned and independent cinematic films for tourism, accommodation, outdoor/adventure, and commercial clients across Australia. Led projects from pre-production through directing, shot planning, and location scouting, with hands-on production skills including camera and gimbal operation plus drone cinematography. Worked with talent, managed demanding outdoor shoots (wildlife, hiking, climbing, canyoning, 4WD, and remote locations), and completed post-production including editing, sound design, colour correction/grading, and Dehancer film-emulation workflow. Delivered collaborative film/review work with Dehancer, covering concept, cinematography, editing, sound, and colour pipeline.
Designed and led construction of a 3 m articulated walking skeleton using timber/sticks, ropes, and a puppet-like mechanical movement system, including planning and on-site troubleshooting. Designed and led construction of a 6 m elephant structure used as the main camp entrance. Managed teams of dozens with delegation, scheduling, quality control, safety awareness, and delivery of complex physical builds from concept through completion.
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