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I’m Oleksii Dudarev, a senior camera operator and Director of Photography with over 15 years of international experience across Live News, Sports, and Prime-time Entertainment. I thrive in high-pressure Outside Broadcast environments, including Premier League Football and Global E-sports Majors, delivering fast-turnaround, high-quality content for major broadcasters.
My strengths include technical camera rigging, vision engineering, and cinematic lighting. I excel at leading multinational crews and collaborating with broadcasters such as BBC, Sky, and Nova TV to craft visually compelling storytelling.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Work Experience
Camera Operator / Director of Photography at StarLadder
January 1, 2022 - December 27, 2025Freelance camera operator and DP for esports events and promos, using Sony a7S II, Sony FX3, and Sony FX6.
Director of Photography at X-Factor
January 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025Director of Photography for X-Factor production; OB Sony Cams; related to FTV Music Awards (Uzbekistan).
Director of Photography at FTV Music Awards
January 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025Director of Photography for FTV Music Awards; OB Sony Cams.
Director of Photography at N-IX-LTD
January 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025Director of Photography, Sony a7S II.
Director of Photography at OCD & Chips
January 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025Short Film; 1AC; Red One Dragon.
Camera Operator at Cloudbass LTD
January 1, 2023 - November 15, 2025OB company; Camera Operator/Guaranty for sporting events (Football, Cricket, Boxing, BSB Motorsport and Speed Racing) for Sky and BBC Sport; Sony OB cams.
Camera Operator at Nova Sport
January 1, 2022 - November 15, 2025Pedestal/Robotic Cam; Regular Shooting Studio Operator for Sport News.
Director of Photography at Kunitsa Production - NLO TV
January 1, 2021 - November 15, 2025"Adventurers" programme; Sony a7S II.
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2021 - November 15, 2025"Anti COVID-19" Promo; Sony F55.
Director of Photography at DIIA Digital Education
January 1, 2021 - November 15, 2025"Stop corruption for military personnel"; Series 1-13; Panasonic EVA; online learning content for Ukrainian Armed forces personnel and management.
Director of Photography at Kunitsa Production
January 1, 2021 - November 15, 2025"Adventurers" programme; NLO TV.
Director of Photography at TelePro Production
January 1, 2019 - November 15, 2025"F.I.L.I.N."; Season 1 (Series 3,6,7,9); UA.
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2019 - November 15, 2025"Wasted" Short Film; UA; Sony a7S III.
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2020 - November 15, 2025"Ukraine got talent"; UA; 2020; Red Epic X.
Director of Photography at Kunitsa Production - NLO TV
January 1, 2020 - November 15, 2025"Panic Vova"; Season 1; Sony a7S II.
Long Lens Camera Operator at Kruk Production (Alfa Jazz Festival)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Alfa Jazz Festival; Live online broadcast on YouTube; OB Sony PMW500.
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2017 - November 15, 2025"Worlds for Treasures" Promo; Sony F55.
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2017 - November 15, 2025"Invictus Game" Promo; Sony F55.
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2015 - November 15, 2025"Military Prosecutor's Office" Promo; Sony F55.
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2015 - November 15, 2025"For Rent" Short Film; UA; Sony F55.
Director of Photography at FTV
January 1, 2024 - PresentDocumentary about the Cossack ship Chaika (UK).
1st Assistant Camera at OCD & Chips
January 1, 2024 - PresentShort Film
Director of Photography at Nova Sport
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Camera Operator; Pedestal/Robotic Cam. Regular Shooting Studio Operator Sport News.
Director of Photography at Friends Production
January 1, 2021 - PresentCollege; Series 1-8; Sony a7sIII
Camera Operator at Starlight Production
January 1, 2019 - PresentEarly Swallow; Season 1; NEW channel
Director of Photography at Starlight Production
January 1, 2018 - PresentOne More Day; Short Film
Director of Photography at Alfa-Jazz Festival
January 1, 2018 - PresentLive online broadcast on YouTube
Long lens Camera Operator at Kruk Production
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Worlds for Treasures; Promo
Director of Photography
January 1, 2015 - PresentCanon Mark II
Camera Operator / DP at Embarrassing bodies
September 1, 2005 - April 1, 2019Seasons 1-7
Director of Photography at FTV Documentary film about Chaika
January 1, 2024 - PresentDP for UK-produced documentary about the Cossack ship Chaika.
Camera Operator at Red One Dragon
January 1, 2024 - PresentShort film project with on-set operations (1AC reference).
Director of Photography at DIIA
January 1, 2021 - PresentOnline learning and development content for Ukrainian Armed forces personnel and management.
Camera Operator / Director of Photography at Embarrassing Bodies
September 1, 2005 - April 1, 2019Camera Operator/DP on the UK/UА series (SEP 2005 - APR 2019).
Director of Photography at The Bachelor UA
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015Director of Photography for The Bachelor UA, Season 3.
Director of Photography at F.I.L.I.N. (TelePro Production)
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019Director of Photography for F.I.L.I.N., Season 1 (UA); Series 3, 6, 7, 9.
Director of Photography at X-Factor (UZ)
January 1, 2024 - PresentDirector of Photography for X-Factor, Uzbekistan; OB Sony Cams.
Camera Operator / DP at Cloudbass LTD
January 1, 2023 - PresentOB company; sports coverage including Football, Cricket, Boxing; for Sky, BBC Sport.
Director of Photography / Camera Operator at StarLadder
January 1, 2022 - PresentFreelance DoP/Camera Operator for e-sport events and promos; operated Sony a7S II, Sony FX3, Sony FX6.
Director of Photography
January 1, 2024 - Present"OCD & Chips" Short Film — DP; Red One Dragon camera.
Camera Operator / DoP at Cloudbass Ltd
January 1, 2023 - PresentCamera Operator/DoP for OB; sports events (Football, Cricket, Boxing, Moto/Speed) for Sky, BBC Sport; Sony OB cams.
Camera Operator at Alfa-Jazz Festival
January 1, 2018 - PresentLong lens Camera Operator; live online broadcast on YouTube.
Director of Photography at Canon
January 1, 2015 - PresentCanon Mark II project.
Director of Photography at FTV Documentary film 'Chaika'
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Director of Photography for a UK documentary about the Cossack ship Chaika.
Camera Operator / Guarantee at Cloudbass LTD
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Camera Operator / Guarantee for sporting events such as football, cricket, boxing, and motorsport for Sky, BBC Sport.
Director of Photography at Adventurers
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Series 1-12, Director of Photography, Sony a7sII.
Director of Photography at Ukraine got talent
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Director of Photography, Red Epic X.
Director of Photography at Wasted
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Wasted, Short Film; Sony a7sIII.
Director of Photography at One More Day
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019One More Day, Short Film; Sony a7sIII.
Camera Operator at Starlight Production
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Early credits; Invictus Game etc
Camera Operator/DP at Embarrassing bodies (UA)
September 1, 2005 - April 1, 2019Camera Operator/DP for Embarrassing Bodies Seasons 1-7.
Director of Photography at FTV Documentary film about the Cossack ship Chaika
January 1, 2024 - PresentDirector of Photography for a UK documentary about the Cossack ship Chaika.
Director of Photography at TelePro Production
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015For Rent; Short Film; UA; Sony F55.
Camera Operator / Assistant at Cloudbass LTD UK
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Live sports broadcast: operated dedicated cameras for live transmissions of the Premier League, Cricket, Rugby, and Motorsports. Technical rigging: managed the precision assembly of broadcast units and long-range optics. Quality guarantee: performed pre-broadcast technical checks to ensure 100% reliability for live-to-air feeds.
Senior Camera Operator at Starladder LTD International
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025Global E-sports Majors: Key member of a 9-person international crew for Tier-1 events (CS2 Major, PUBG Mobile World Invitational, SWC). Visual Development: collaborated with post-production to design the visual language for Player Profile VTs and cinematic promo content. International Logistics: managed equipment setups across diverse European and Middle Eastern venues, ensuring consistent brand aesthetics.
Camera Operator (Studio News) at NOVA TV Sofia, Bulgaria
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Operated studio cameras for live national news and sports bulletins. Maintained strict Talkback Discipline, executing precise framing under real-time directorial pressure.
Director of Photography at Space Distribution LLC Documentary
April 1, 2025 - PresentDesigned bespoke lighting for intimate interviews and captured Verité-style city sequences for a feature documentary.
Director of Photography at F TV / TelePro / NLO TV Uzbekistan & Ukraine
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024X-Factor (Uzbekistan): Technical lead for 12-camera gallery; synced colour and supervised all operators for weekly live broadcasts. Scripted Series: DoP for F.I.L.I.N and Panika Vova, managing 2-camera units and atmospheric lighting.
Director of Photography at StarLight Media / Friends Production (Ukraine)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2019Led cinematography for major franchises: The Bachelor (S1 & S3), Master Chef, Ukraine's Got Talent, The Biggest Loser, and Home for Dad. Supervised crews of up to 20 operators, managing complex studio rigs and challenging location shoots.
Camera Operator at STB TV Channel (Ukraine)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Foundational experience in news gathering and reality TV production.
Education
BA TV and Film Camera Operator at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008MFA Honours in TV and Film Camera Operator at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009BA TV and Film Camera Operator at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008MFA Hons TV and Film Camera Operator Talent Manager at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009BA TV and Film Camera Operator at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008MFA Hons TV and Film Camera Operator at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Master of Arts (MA): Cinematography & TV/Film Camera Operation at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Bachelor of Arts (BA): Cinematography & TV/Film Camera Operation at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
Advanced First Aid
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025Advanced First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026Advanced First Aid
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026Full UK/International Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Other
Creating content for online broadcasts. Recording interviews, developing lighting schemes and preparing cameras for the filming process. Working in a
team and as a post-production director.
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