Available to hire
Dynamic and versatile creative professional with extensive experience as an owner-operator of a previous recording studio, photographer (both studio and on-location), and a skilled specialist in the film and video production industry. Proficient as a director of photography, drone dp, gaffer and 1st AC (assistant camera)/ focus puller and currently looking at editing as well as colour grading.
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Language
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Work Experience
Cinematographer / Drone Operator / Gaffer / 1st AC / Colour Grader at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance cinematography and camera department work including pre-production planning, lighting, camera movement, audio recording, and post-production duties such as editing and colour grading using DaVinci Resolve. Projects include short films, music videos, corporate product spots, talking heads, and promotional videos.
Director of Photography / 1st AC at Lara De Koster 'Come on Baby' Music Video
October 19, 2025 - October 19, 2025Set up nucleus follow-focus, lens changes, monitor setup, assist with load in/out, OH&S oversight, lens swaps and camera movement coordination; pre-light and on-set camera support.
Director of Photography / Camera Assistant at Woodlea 10 Years Documentary (James Lawler Productions / D Day Films)
October 10, 2025 - October 10, 2025Set up lighting and diffusion, lens swaps, load in/out, OH&S oversight, small crew coordination; on-set camera support for a documentary project.
Director / Cinematographer at Two Shots (Self Funded) – Short Film
September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025Pre-production and principal photography for a self-funded short film; concept development, location scouting, test shoots, lens/filters decisions, drone/LiDAR transmission, blocking and shot planning; feature shooting on Red Scarlet W 5K / BMPCC 6K.
2nd Camera Operator / Assistant to DP at Subaru Testing Video (Bright Island Content Co.)
August 21, 2025 - August 21, 2025Set up multiple camera rigs (4 GoPros, Sony FX30, Sony FS7); location setup, vehicle walkthroughs, load in/out, battery and lens maintenance; operate Sony FX30 / Sony FS7 and assist DP.
Director / DoP / Editor / Colour Grader at Kristina Musatova Dancer Promo Video
July 24, 2025 - August 8, 2025Direct blocking, natural light and motivated lighting for outdoor and indoor shoots; set up diffusion and RGB panels; Lens choices for vintage look; build Red Scarlet W 5K with DJI LIDAR; lead edit, colour grade and sound design.
1st AC & Gaffer at Accolade Vinyl & Continuity of Colours Promo Video
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Outdoor lighting setup with multiple units; lens changes on Zeiss CP2; assist with camera build for Arri Alexa Mini; load in/out and OH&S oversight.
Director / Cinematographer at Fractured Mind (Short Film) – Huddle Productions
June 15, 2025 - June 29, 2025Principle photography for a short film; location scouting, test shoots, lens/filters decisions, blocking, and camera movement planning; shoot on Red Scarlet W 5K with primes and vintage lenses.
Director / DP / Gaffer at Huddle Productions – Cape Hotel Promotional Advert
May 19, 2025 - May 19, 2025Outdoor lighting setup, diffusion, color balance, green screen usage; Arri Alexa Mini in hand-held/dolly setup; load in/out and OH&S compliance.
Camera Assistant to DP at St. Kilda Football Club AFL, AFLW Promo
February 19, 2025 - February 19, 2025Lens changes with Arri Alexa Mini; assist with cameras and lighting; load in/out; OH&S oversight; camera build for specific shots.
Cinematographer / Producer at Reignited – Short Film
February 8, 2024 - February 8, 2025Director / Cinematographer collaboration; camera build with Red Scarlet W 5K; lighting setup and blocking; coordination with director and gaffer.
2nd AC / Gaffer at Shaun Herbertson – Huddle Productions
March 21, 2025 - March 21, 2025Outdoor lighting with Nanlux Illumination; lens changes; load in/out; OH&S; assist with camera setup and dollies.
Director of Photography / Lighting at Flow Corporate Interviews – Huddle Productions
March 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025Assist with three-camera setup, steadicam operation, lighting setup, diffusion, and load-in/load-out; ensure OH&S compliance.
Cinematographer / Co-Director at Two Shot – Short Film
September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025Co-writer and director for principal photography; cast and crew coordination; camera setups with Red Scarlet W 5K; day-of blocking and lighting decisions.
Cinematographer / Drone Operator / Gaffer / 1st AC / Colour Grading at Alan Vidot Freelance
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance cinematography and camera department work for short films, music videos, corporate product shoots, and promos. Responsibilities include pre-production planning, storyboarding, lighting, camera movement, audio capture, and editing/color grading in DaVinci Resolve. Worked with Red Scarlet W 5K, BMPCC 6K, Canon R6; instruments included cinema glass and anamorphic adapters; drone operations with DJI platforms; extensive load-in/load-out, OH&S compliance, and collaboration with directors and production teams.
Director / DoP / Editor / Colour Grader at Lara De Koster
October 19, 2025 - PresentDirected and shot music video work; performed on-set blocking, camera operation, and post-production tasks including editing and color grading. Collaborated with director and editor to achieve the look and narrative of the project.
Director of Photography at Woodlea 10 Years Documentary
October 10, 2025 - October 10, 2025DP for a documentary project; responsible for lighting, camera setup, framing, and visual storytelling for on-location shoots; ensured OH&S compliance during production.
Director / Cinematographer / Producer at Two Shots (Self Funded Short Film)
September 20, 2025 - PresentCo-writer/director and principal photography for a self-funded short, including location scouting, casting, blocking, camera setup, lighting, and post-production workflow (editing and color grading).
2nd Camera Operator / Assistant to DP at Bright Island Content Co.
August 21, 2025 - August 21, 2025Secondary camera operation on Subaru Testing Video; set up gear, coordinate location shoots, assist with audio and lighting, and manage battery and media logistics.
Director / DP / Editor / Colour Grader at Kristina Musatova Dancer Promo Video
July 24, 2025 - August 8, 2025Directed and shot promotional video; blocked scenes, managed lighting, built camera rigs, performed on-set editing and color grading, and coordinated with cast and crew.
Director / DP / Gaffer at Shaun Herbertson / Huddle Productions
June 15, 2025 - June 15, 2025Outdoor lighting setup, color temperature checks, diffusion/neg fill, and camera support for promo materials; operated Dana dolly and assisted with load in/out.
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at ONTIC
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025Cinematography and pre-production support for short film including DJI LIDAR autofocus setup and camera/dolly configurations; led lighting and blocking discussions with director and crew.
Emu Promo Video – Camera Assistant at Huddle Productions
February 19, 2025 - February 19, 2025Assist with camera setup, lens changes, lighting, and OH&S while working with animals; coordinated load in/out and equipment management.
Cinematographer / Drone Operator / Gaffer / 1st AC / Colourist / Director / Producer at Alan Vidot Freelance
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance multi-disciplinary cinematography and production work including short films, music videos, corporate and promotional content. Responsibilities include pre-production planning, storyboarding, lighting and camera position planning, on-set audio capture, and post-production (DaVinci Resolve) including color grading and editing. Worked with Red Scarlet W 5K, BMPCC 6K, Canon R6, an extensive lens kit, and drones (DJI Phantom 4 Pro, Matrice 600).
Director / Cinematographer at Lara De Koster - Come on Baby (Music Video)
October 19, 2025 - October 19, 2025Directed and shot a music video; performed DP duties in collaboration with the director, set nucleus M follow focus, arranged lens changes, battery checks, and on-set OH&S; assisted with camera operations and load-in/load-out; coordinated with cast and crew.
Director of Photography at James Lawler Productions / D Day Films
October 10, 2025 - October 10, 2025Cinematography for the 'Woodlea 10 Years Documentary'; planning and execution of lighting, diffusion, lens choices, and camera setup; on-location shoots with equipment management and OH&S.
Director / Cinematographer / Producer / Editor / Colourist at Two Shot (Self-funded Short Film)
September 20, 2025 - January 8, 2026Principal photography completed 20 Sep 2025; post-production from Dec 2025 to Jan 8 2026; responsibilities include concept development, storyboarding, camera setup, lighting, blocking, directing actors, and colour grading and sound design; collaboration with Claire Duncan.
Assistant Camera / Lighting Support at Huddle Productions
October 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024Cape Hotel Promotional Advert; outdoor lighting and camera setup; used Nanlux Forve 720b, diffusion and bounce; operate Arri Alexa Mini; load in/out and dolly setup; OH&S compliance.
Freelance Cinematographer/Gaffer/Colourist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentExecuted projects with technical precision and artistic vision across short films, music videos, and corporate work. Managed end-to-end production workflows, collaborated with diverse teams, and ensured high-quality results.
Cinematographer at Midnight Game
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026Liaised with the director on vision, feel, and look as well as handled script read-throughs and test shoots.
Cinematographer/Gaffer/Colourist at The Final Cut
March 28, 2026 - PresentWorked with the director to execute vision through lighting scenes, camera movements, and collaborative communication.
Education
Diploma in Audio Engineering at Unknown
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Cert II Desktop Publishing / Graphic Design at Chisholm
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Photography Diploma at Shaw Academy UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Apply First Aid at Allens Training
January 1, 2011 - December 10, 2025Photography Diploma at Shaw Academy
January 1, 2017 - December 10, 2025Certificate II Desktop Publishing / Graphic Design at Chisholm
January 1, 2003 - December 10, 2025Certificate II Desktop Publishing/ Graphic Design at Chisholm
January 1, 2003 - January 5, 2026Qualifications
National Test and Tag Electrical Safety Licence
July 31, 2025 - December 10, 2025Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Remote Pilot's Licence
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Victorian LF Forklift Licence
January 1, 2010 - December 10, 2025Certificate in Steadicam Intensive Workshop
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006National Test and Tag Electrical Safety Licence
July 31, 2025 - December 10, 2025Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Remote Pilot's Licence
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Apply First Aid
January 1, 2011 - December 10, 2025White Card
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025EWP Boom Lift 11 metres and above
January 1, 2024 - December 10, 2025Scissor Lift <11 metres
January 1, 2024 - December 10, 2025Shotclass Cinematography Lighting
May 31, 2025 - June 1, 2025Victorian LF Forklift Licence
January 1, 2010 - December 10, 2025Certificate in Steadicam Intensive Workshop
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Diploma in Audio Engineering
January 1, 1994 - December 10, 2025Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Remote Pilots Licence (upgraded to operate up to 25 kilos)
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025National Test and Tag Electrical Safety Licence
July 31, 2025 - December 10, 2025Shotclass Cinematography Lighting
May 31, 2025 - June 1, 2025National Test and Tag Electrical Safety Licence
July 31, 2025 - December 10, 2025Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Remote Pilots Licence (upgraded to operate up to 25 kilos)
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025Apply First Aid
January 1, 2011 - December 10, 2025Diploma in Audio Engineering
January 1, 1994 - January 5, 2026National Test and Tag Electrical Safety Licence
July 31, 2025 - January 5, 2026Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026Remote Pilot Licence (upgraded to operate up to 25 kilos)
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026Shotclass Cinematography Lighting
May 31, 2025 - January 5, 2026White Card Construction
January 1, 2024 - January 5, 2026EWP Boom Lift 11 metres and above
January 1, 2024 - January 5, 2026Apply First Aid
January 1, 2011 - January 5, 2026Victoria Forklift Licence
January 1, 2010 - January 5, 2026Certificate in Steadicam Intensive Workshop
January 1, 2006 - January 5, 2026Diploma in Audio Engineering
January 1, 1994 - January 5, 2026Certificate II Desktop Publishing/ Graphic Design
January 1, 2003 - January 5, 2026National Test and Tag Electrical Safety License
July 31, 2025 - April 9, 2026Shotclass Cinematography Lighting
June 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Manufacturing, Retail
Skills
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