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I'm Ellie Michaelidou, a London-based cinematographer with hands-on experience across 16mm and digital formats and a background in camera and lighting rental workflows. This has sharpened my eye for exposure, gear reliability, and efficient on-set processes. I work across narrative and documentary projects, focusing on camera systems, lighting setups, and collaborative storytelling to shape visuals that support strong narratives.…I'm Ellie Michaelidou, a London-based cinematographer with hands-on experience across 16mm and digital formats and a background in camera and lighting rental workflows. This has sharpened my eye for exposure, gear reliability, and efficient on-set processes. I work across narrative and documentary projects, focusing on camera systems, lighting setups, and collaborative storytelling to shape visuals that support strong narratives.

Ellie Michaelidou

PRO

Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, +2

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I'm Ellie Michaelidou, a London-based cinematographer with hands-on experience across 16mm and digital formats and a background in camera and lighting rental workflows. This has sharpened my eye for exposure, gear reliability, and efficient on-set processes. I work across narrative and documentary projects, focusing on camera systems, lighting setups, and collaborative storytelling to shape visuals that support strong narratives.…I'm Ellie Michaelidou, a London-based cinematographer with hands-on experience across 16mm and digital formats and a background in camera and lighting rental workflows. This has sharpened my eye for exposure, gear reliability, and efficient on-set processes. I work across narrative and documentary projects, focusing on camera systems, lighting setups, and collaborative storytelling to shape visuals that support strong narratives.

Next availability:

June 14, 2026

London, United Kingdom

I’m Ellie Michaelidou, a London-based cinematographer with hands-on experience across 16mm and digital formats and a background in camera and lighting rental workflows. This has sharpened my eye for exposure, gear reliability, and efficient on-set processes.

I work across narrative and documentary projects, focusing on camera systems, lighting setups, and collaborative storytelling to shape visuals that support strong narratives.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Greek, Modern

Fluent

German

Advanced

Work Experience

Mentee - Cinematography at London Connect

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Participating in a structured mentorship with cinematographer Lorenzo Levrini; developing on-set and technical skills while building industry connections

Camera and Lighting Assistant at DK Rental House

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Prepared and tested cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment for rental and production; supported kit builds, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a working prep environment; contributed to efficient rental workflows and turnaround

Head Videographer at Institute of Business Ethics and Sustainability, LMU College of Business Administration

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Led photo and video production across events and institutional campaigns; managed teams and produced promotional media for international outreach and recruitment

Film Development Assistant at Buffalo 8 / BondIt Media Capital

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Evaluated feature scripts with attention to tone, visual style, and production feasibility; wrote coverage and development notes contributing to project evaluation for financing and production consideration

Documentary Assistant at Deutsche Welle

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Filed interviews and documentary content; supported documentary development through research, scripting, and editorial refinement; edited and produced video content for digital and broadcast formats

Communications Assistant at LMU Seaver College of Science and Engineering

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Produced photo and video content for research and departmental communications; managed digital media and supported visual outreach efforts

Photography Assistant at Loyola University / Los Angeles

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Delivered editorial-quality images on deadline for award-winning student-run journalism publications; collaborated with section editors and pitched visual storytelling concepts