I make films—pure and simple. I’m driven by the creation of visually enticing stories across dramas, television, commercials, and corporate communications. I’ve had the privilege to be an Academy Award‑winning cinematographer on the documentary Twin Towers and to work as a war cameraman across frontline conflicts. I’ve helped shape communications and marketing strategies for global brands like Dior Parfums, McKinsey & Co, and GE, and I’ve served as Supervising Producer on network TV series for CBS. I’m the founder and President of Europe’s premier independent film festival, ÉCU, and I continue to travel widely to shoot and tell stories—often 30–40 countries a year.…

Scott Hillier

I make films—pure and simple. I’m driven by the creation of visually enticing stories across dramas, television, commercials, and corporate communications. I’ve had the privilege to be an Academy Award‑winning cinematographer on the documentary Twin Towers and to work as a war cameraman across frontline conflicts. I’ve helped shape communications and marketing strategies for global brands like Dior Parfums, McKinsey & Co, and GE, and I’ve served as Supervising Producer on network TV series for CBS. I’m the founder and President of Europe’s premier independent film festival, ÉCU, and I continue to travel widely to shoot and tell stories—often 30–40 countries a year.…

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I make films—pure and simple. I’m driven by the creation of visually enticing stories across dramas, television, commercials, and corporate communications. I’ve had the privilege to be an Academy Award‑winning cinematographer on the documentary Twin Towers and to work as a war cameraman across frontline conflicts. I’ve helped shape communications and marketing strategies for global brands like Dior Parfums, McKinsey & Co, and GE, and I’ve served as Supervising Producer on network TV series for CBS. I’m the founder and President of Europe’s premier independent film festival, ÉCU, and I continue to travel widely to shoot and tell stories—often 30–40 countries a year.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder and Président at The All Asian Independent Film Festival (AAIFF Asia)
November 1, 2019 - Present
Launched to support independent filmmakers across Asia and to inspire audiences and peers with bold storytelling.
Founder and Président at The All Americas' Independent Film Festival (AAIFF Americas)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Sister festival to ÉCU, aimed at harnessing the ÉCU reputation to showcase independent filmmakers across all the Americas and to connect filmmakers with audiences, distributors and talent scouts.
Founder and Président at The All African Independent Film Festival (AAIFF Africa)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Established within the ÉCU Film Festival Group to celebrate Africa’s independent directors and foster innovation and creativity.
Founder and President at ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival
April 1, 2005 - Present
Founded in 2005; leads marketing and communication strategies, acquiring and screening independent films and growing ÉCU into a global brand with thousands of attendees.
Chief Creative Officer at Zs2 Media Group
October 1, 2005 - Present
Media, communications and marketing expert collaborating with major blue‑chip brands; award‑winning director and on‑air journalist with global production experience.
Co-Founder and Partner at The Me Project
March 1, 2020 - Present
Co‑founded a platform focused on secure personal and professional data sharing, including tested.me for safer back‑to‑work experiences.
CEO at Diamond Bullet Films
January 1, 1996 - August 1, 2005
Corporate communications and film production for global brands; documentary credits include the Academy Award‑winning Twin Towers and other major documentaries.
Director of Production at Image Group Entertainment
August 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
Managed media production, brand development and marketing for major media agencies and broadcasters (CBS, Hearst Entertainment, NBC, Discovery Channel, TLC).
Supervising Producer / Director at National Video Centre
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Supervising Producer and Director for prime-time series and other projects for a leading video facility in NYC.
Freelance BBC Video Producer / Videographer / Editor at BBC
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2001
Freelance production and editing across multiple projects and locations in 40+ countries.
Director of Photography at Channel 7, Sydney
September 1, 1989 - March 1, 1990
Photographic director for news and various productions.
News Editor at Channel 7, Sydney
November 1, 1987 - December 1, 1988
News editing responsibilities in a fast‑paced broadcasting environment.
Cameraman/Editor at On-Air Tapes
October 1, 1985 - November 1, 1987
Cameraman and editor work across multiple short‑form productions.
Director of Photography / Field Director at Dick Wolf Films
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Cinematography for Twin Towers (2001), an Academy Award‑winning documentary; field directing duties as assigned.
Director of Photography at Channel 5 UK
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Cinematography for projects including United by 9/11 (2005) and Being British (2004).
Director / Director of Photography at The Bushman Trail
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Director of Photography and writer for a Discovery Channel production (1996).

Education

Writing, Creative Non-Fiction at Columbia University in the City of New York
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Film at New York University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Film, Steadicam at London Film and Television School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
at The Scot's College, Warwick
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982
at New York University Film/Cinema/Video Studies
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject
January 1, 2003 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government

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