I’m a Director/DP with a background in fine art and factual television. My work spans two complementary areas: sensory-rich visuals within the arts & luxury space, and documentary-style storytelling. This range bridges the precision of tabletop and controlled studio work with the ability to draw authentic performances from both professional and non-professional subjects. I’ve shot work for Sky Arts, British Council, English National Opera, London Live, Dorchester Collection, Sotheby’s, Qatar Creates and American Express.…

Robbie McKane

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I’m a Director/DP with a background in fine art and factual television. My work spans two complementary areas: sensory-rich visuals within the arts & luxury space, and documentary-style storytelling. This range bridges the precision of tabletop and controlled studio work with the ability to draw authentic performances from both professional and non-professional subjects. I’ve shot work for Sky Arts, British Council, English National Opera, London Live, Dorchester Collection, Sotheby’s, Qatar Creates and American Express.…

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I’m a Director/DP with a background in fine art and factual television. My work spans two complementary areas: sensory-rich visuals within the arts & luxury space, and documentary-style storytelling. This range bridges the precision of tabletop and controlled studio work with the ability to draw authentic performances from both professional and non-professional subjects. I’ve shot work for Sky Arts, British Council, English National Opera, London Live, Dorchester Collection, Sotheby’s, Qatar Creates and American Express.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Director/DP
January 1, 2022 - Present
Self-shooting director and DP with experience across arts, luxury visuals, and documentary-style storytelling. Mobilises shoots quickly and adapts to last-minute changes; uses DJI Ronin 4D system for seamless movement between gimbal and traditional setups; involved in casting, locations and performers to preserve the creative brief.
Director / Producer at Cultureshock Media
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Directed and produced for Cultureshock Media, overseeing projects from concept through delivery and collaborating with clients across arts and culture to deliver sensory-rich visuals and compelling narratives.
DV Director at Clik Productions
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Directed DV projects, on-set direction, and collaboration with talent; contributed to pre-production and on-set workflow.

Education

BA Art, Film Theatre at University of Reading
September 13, 2010 - June 30, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Stronger than the Wave

    Stronger than the Wave is a sensory documentary that captures the experience of walking a historic 1,000-kilometre route tracing Japan’s north-eastern coastline. Filmed while walking sections of the Michinoku Coastal Trail, the camera wanders through quiet coastal towns, mountain passes and hand-carved tunnels. The region is observed at a human pace, from the perspective of a traveller on foot.

    Along the trail, stories emerge from individuals, both those native to the region and those who have made it their second home. Memories of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, as well as the subsequent recovery and reconstruction, form a nuanced picture of loss, fortitude and reconciliation. Stronger than the Wave weaves together the physical act of walking with observation, conversation and stillness, allowing the structure and rhythm of the trail to shape its narrative.

    Stronger than the Wave Press Clip #1 - Welcome to the Trail
    https://vimeo.com/robbiemckane/sttwwelcome