I am a director, cinematographer and editor with a strong base of skills across natural history, science and adventure documentary programming. I am motivated to continue my personal development across all angles of production, and I hope to inspire audiences about the natural world, giving them an understanding and reason to conserve it. I look to combine high-end cinematography with observational storytelling to tell narratives that captivate and make an impact. My curiosity for new technologies has driven me to enhance both storytelling and visual quality, including a keen interest in using drones to capture distinctive angles that enrich narratives. I hold a BSc in Physical Geography specialising in environmental ecosystems and sustainable futures, enabling me to engage deeply with the subjects I film, with a particular interest in glaciology, polar regions, oceans and mountains. I have dedicated my time to acquiring specialist camera skills for expedition and mountain camerawork. Being half French and half English and fluent in both adds depth to my storytelling and allows collaboration with European productions worldwide. I am self-motivated, enjoy challenges and rapidly acquire new skills on the job, making me punctual, reliable and comfortable coordinating projects solo or as part of a team.

Clement Hodgkinson

I am a director, cinematographer and editor with a strong base of skills across natural history, science and adventure documentary programming. I am motivated to continue my personal development across all angles of production, and I hope to inspire audiences about the natural world, giving them an understanding and reason to conserve it. I look to combine high-end cinematography with observational storytelling to tell narratives that captivate and make an impact. My curiosity for new technologies has driven me to enhance both storytelling and visual quality, including a keen interest in using drones to capture distinctive angles that enrich narratives. I hold a BSc in Physical Geography specialising in environmental ecosystems and sustainable futures, enabling me to engage deeply with the subjects I film, with a particular interest in glaciology, polar regions, oceans and mountains. I have dedicated my time to acquiring specialist camera skills for expedition and mountain camerawork. Being half French and half English and fluent in both adds depth to my storytelling and allows collaboration with European productions worldwide. I am self-motivated, enjoy challenges and rapidly acquire new skills on the job, making me punctual, reliable and comfortable coordinating projects solo or as part of a team.

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I am a director, cinematographer and editor with a strong base of skills across natural history, science and adventure documentary programming. I am motivated to continue my personal development across all angles of production, and I hope to inspire audiences about the natural world, giving them an understanding and reason to conserve it. I look to combine high-end cinematography with observational storytelling to tell narratives that captivate and make an impact. My curiosity for new technologies has driven me to enhance both storytelling and visual quality, including a keen interest in using drones to capture distinctive angles that enrich narratives. I hold a BSc in Physical Geography specialising in environmental ecosystems and sustainable futures, enabling me to engage deeply with the subjects I film, with a particular interest in glaciology, polar regions, oceans and mountains. I have dedicated my time to acquiring specialist camera skills for expedition and mountain camerawork. Being half French and half English and fluent in both adds depth to my storytelling and allows collaboration with European productions worldwide. I am self-motivated, enjoy challenges and rapidly acquire new skills on the job, making me punctual, reliable and comfortable coordinating projects solo or as part of a team.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Cinematographer at BBC NHU - Project STORM
May 1, 2025 - Present
Cinematographer for a sequence as part of an impact campaign.
Cinematographer at Exploris Expeditions
December 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Tourism Films production, 48 days operating in the Antarctic Peninsula & Sub Antarctic Islands.
Topside Director of Photography at Apparent Winds (NGO) / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
November 1, 2024 - Present
Expedition & Science production, topside Director of Photography.
Director of Photography at Rab Equipment
June 1, 2024 - Present
Documentary - “The fastest woman to ski Mont Blanc | Anna DeMonte”.
Camera Assistant at Les Films en Vrac
June 1, 2024 - Present
Episode “Ibex" - Natural History - Channel France 5.
Topside Director of Photography at National Geographic Society - Pristine Seas
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Natural History - Topside Director of Photography.
Shooting Director at Proudfoot TV
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative - Short Documentary.
Camera Op / Drone / DIT at Far North Productions
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
"The White Mountain" - Feature Doc.

Education

BSc in Physical Geography at Aberystwyth / Open University
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Qualifications

CAA & EU EASA (A1-A3 and A2) drone pilot
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
RYA Powerboat Handling Level 2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
PADI Nitrox enriched air certification
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
FAA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
AIARE Avalanche rescue trained
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Full UK driving license with significant off-road driving experience
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Education