I'm Bill Morris, a documentary filmmaker, podcast producer, writer and musician. I've spent my career documenting wildlife for National Geographic, the BBC Natural History Unit and NHNZ. I have also crafted two independent music documentaries. I am first and foremost a storyteller, working across a number of media including radio, television and print. I'm also an author with a keen interest in geology and paleontology. My debut non-fiction book "The Road to Gondwana" was longlisted for New Zealand's premier book awards. For over a decade I've written for New Zealand Geographic and other publications, and my music is inspired by the wild places I've had the privilege to visit.

Bill Morris

I'm Bill Morris, a documentary filmmaker, podcast producer, writer and musician. I've spent my career documenting wildlife for National Geographic, the BBC Natural History Unit and NHNZ. I have also crafted two independent music documentaries. I am first and foremost a storyteller, working across a number of media including radio, television and print. I'm also an author with a keen interest in geology and paleontology. My debut non-fiction book "The Road to Gondwana" was longlisted for New Zealand's premier book awards. For over a decade I've written for New Zealand Geographic and other publications, and my music is inspired by the wild places I've had the privilege to visit.

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I’m Bill Morris, a documentary filmmaker, podcast producer, writer and musician. I’ve spent my career documenting wildlife for National Geographic, the BBC Natural History Unit and NHNZ. I have also crafted two independent music documentaries. I am first and foremost a storyteller, working across a number of media including radio, television and print.
I’m also an author with a keen interest in geology and paleontology. My debut non-fiction book “The Road to Gondwana” was longlisted for New Zealand’s premier book awards. For over a decade I’ve written for New Zealand Geographic and other publications, and my music is inspired by the wild places I’ve had the privilege to visit.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Officer at Tiaki Maniototo
January 1, 2023 - Present
Key organiser of Taiari Wai River Festival and other events. Publisher of newsletter, website and social media outputs.
Feature Writer at New Zealand Geographic Magazine
January 1, 2015 - Present
Regular feature writer; Runner Up: Feature Writer of the Year, Voyager Media Awards 2025; Nominee: Feature Writer of the Year, Voyager Media Awards 2022
Author at Exisle Publishing
January 1, 2022 - Present
Book author of 'The Road to Gondwana' (2022)
Camera Operator/Director at Our Big Blue Backyard
January 1, 2022 - Present
Camera Operator/Director, 2022
Camera Operator/Director at Wildlife Rescue
January 1, 2019 - Present
Camera Operator/Director, 2019
Post Producer at A&E
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Post Producer for 'I Survived' Series (2007-2012)
Producer/Director/Editor at Animal Planet
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Independent documentary 'Dark Days in Monkey City' (2009)
Producer/Director/Editor at Doc Edge
January 1, 2019 - Present
Independent documentary 'Central to the Soul' (2019) Produced, Directed, Filmed and Edited by Bill Morris
Producer/Director at Doc Edge
January 1, 2016 - Present
'The Sound of Her Guitar' Produced, Directed, Filmed and Edited by Bill Morris— Best Editing, Doc Edge 2016

Education

Postgraduate Diploma, Natural History Filmmaking at University of Otago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Communication Studies, major in radio at AUT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Great Northern Creative Award
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
University Entrance Scholarship in English
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other