Having started professionally in the camera/electric department at the age of 18, I have spent the past five years working every role in those departments across shorts, commercials, and features with established crews. I am currently primarily a Director of Photography, and I’ve shot countless shorts, features, music videos and documentaries. I’m a collaborative cinematographer who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly with the team, and loves shaping visuals that serve the story. I bring a friendly, professional attitude to set and take pride in helping everyone do their best work.…

Robert Madden

Having started professionally in the camera/electric department at the age of 18, I have spent the past five years working every role in those departments across shorts, commercials, and features with established crews. I am currently primarily a Director of Photography, and I’ve shot countless shorts, features, music videos and documentaries. I’m a collaborative cinematographer who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly with the team, and loves shaping visuals that serve the story. I bring a friendly, professional attitude to set and take pride in helping everyone do their best work.…

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Having started professionally in the camera/electric department at the age of 18, I have spent the past five years working every role in those departments across shorts, commercials, and features with established crews. I am currently primarily a Director of Photography, and I’ve shot countless shorts, features, music videos and documentaries.

I’m a collaborative cinematographer who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly with the team, and loves shaping visuals that serve the story. I bring a friendly, professional attitude to set and take pride in helping everyone do their best work.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Strapped Unicorn Studios
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
DP on Take 7, a short film (2025). Shot with strong collaboration with the director to realize the script visually.
Director of Photography
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
DP on How to Date a Guy, a feature film (2025).
Cinematographer at Zaro Pictures
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Tacit, a short film (2024-2025).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Sunset Valley, a short film (2023).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Donovan's Orders, a short film (2023).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
A JB - 7PM, Music Video (2023).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Two Lost Souls, a short film (2023).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
The Image of Her, a short film (2023).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Balordabreen - Hell on Earth, a music video (2023).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
In The Sandbox, a documentary (2022).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Awake / Feature Proof of Concept (2022).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
The Alternative View, Documentary (2022).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Whiskey Mick, Documentary (2022).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Verb Ruggen Audio - Next Generation, Spec Commercial (2022).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Busking, Short Film (2022).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Ayman - SYD, Music Video (2022).
Cinematographer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
A JB - Motorcade, Music Video (2021).
Director of Photography at Gold Standard
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Gold Standard, Feature Film (2021).
Director of Photography at Robert Madden
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Undefeated, Short Film (2021).
Director of Photography at Tacit
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Director of Photography on How to Date a Guy (Feature Film), working under Joel Alzugaray with Tacit as production. Duties included establishing visual language, camera movement, and lighting concepts across principal photography.
Director of Photography at Tacit
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Director of Photography on Tacit short film (2024-2025) directed by Zac Goold. Responsible for lighting, framing, and camera operation to support the director’s vision.
Director of Photography at N/A
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Director of Photography on Donovan's Orders (Short Film) directed by Nicky Kinkladze & Ben Murphy. Collaborated with a tight crew to deliver storyline-driven visuals under a compact schedule.
Director of Photography at Adam Byrne
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Director of Photography on A JB - 7PM (Music Video) directed by Adam Byrne. Managed lighting and camera setup to capture dynamic performance footage.
Director of Photography at Casey O’Kelly
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Director of Photography on The Image of Her (Short Film) directed by Casey O’Kelly. Built visual storytelling through lighting, composition, and movement.
Cinematographer at Adam Maher
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Cinematographer on In The Sandbox (Documentary) directed by Adam Maher. Recorded observational footage and collaborated on interview lighting and sound synergy.

Education

BA (Hons) Level 8 Film at National Film School IADT
August 20, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Major in Cinematography. Minor in Documentary
Level 5 Film & TV at Bray Institute of Further Education
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Distinction grade

Qualifications

BA HONS Film
August 20, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Major in Cinematography with minor in Documentary.
National Powerboat Licence
May 1, 2018 - May 2, 2018
Fully qualified powerboat driver and kayaking instructor.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level