I am a freelance Cinematographer with 20+ years of experience shooting documentaries, commercials, corporate films and reality TV. Based in Brisbane, Australia, but available worldwide for projects large and small. My visual talent and creative skills have sent me shooting across the country and around the globe, working professionally in over 55 countries. With a wild imagination, a rock-solid work ethic and a passion for pretty pictures, I bring a big bag of skills and a well-trained eye to every shoot.…

Ian Macauslane

I am a freelance Cinematographer with 20+ years of experience shooting documentaries, commercials, corporate films and reality TV. Based in Brisbane, Australia, but available worldwide for projects large and small. My visual talent and creative skills have sent me shooting across the country and around the globe, working professionally in over 55 countries. With a wild imagination, a rock-solid work ethic and a passion for pretty pictures, I bring a big bag of skills and a well-trained eye to every shoot.…

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I am a freelance Cinematographer with 20+ years of experience shooting documentaries, commercials, corporate films and reality TV.

Based in Brisbane, Australia, but available worldwide for projects large and small. My visual talent and creative skills have sent me shooting across the country and around the globe, working professionally in over 55 countries. With a wild imagination, a rock-solid work ethic and a passion for pretty pictures, I bring a big bag of skills and a well-trained eye to every shoot.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Shoot Ian Mac (Self-employed)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance Cinematographer with 20+ years experience shooting documentaries, commercials, corporate films and reality TV. Based in Brisbane, Australia, available worldwide for projects large and small. Has shot across Australia and around the globe, working professionally in over 55 countries. Known for creative visuals, strong work ethic and ability to deliver visually compelling results on diverse productions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism at University of Queensland
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

ACS Award for Cinematography (Gold) – Japan
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Flight Centre - Global Gathering

    2005 - 2025 - 18 years documenting the highlights of this world class event for 3500 VIPs, from the International travel company Flight Centre
    Destinations inc. Berlin, Paris, Hawaii, Barcelona, Singapore, Las Vegas, Macau, Cancun, Malaysia, Bali, Lisbon, L.A

    Single Camera Operator coverage of the entire event, including editing on location and final Post Production and deliverables of this $20 million dollar annual event.

    paper The Amazing Race

    5 Seasons travelling the globe shooting “The Amazing Race” through Nepal, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Greece, Turkey, Colombia, Belize, Mexico, Malaysia, India, Cambodia, Argentina, Sth Africa & Australia.