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Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller. 

I’ve called Queenstown, New Zealand home for over a decade. What started as a working holiday quickly turned into a lifelong connection, culminating in my becoming a proud New Zealand citizen.
 

My journey into filmmaking began through skateboarding, which sparked my passion for capturing dynamic visuals. This passion soon led me to produce and shoot a variety of broadcast television shows across the UK, Europe, and the US. Shortly thereafter, I embarked on a series of documentary projects in Myanmar (Burma), two of which received awards and were featured on global platforms like BBC World News and CNN.
 

Over the years, I’ve honed my craft as a camera operator, director, and editor, working on an incredible range of projects across all seven continents. From Morocco, Egypt, and Palestine to Argentina and Antarctica, I’ve had the privilege of filming in some of the most fascinating and challenging environments on Earth.
 

I thrive both on large sets with 60+ crew members, often navigating language barriers in places like Iraq and Myanmar, and as a solo operator working closely with clients to bring their vision to life.
 

Every project presents a new adventure. One month I might be filming The Summit for Endemol Shine; the next, assisting and shooting on SAS: Who Dares Wins and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test with Minnow Films. I’ve captured live event coverage of the Winter Games, produced features for Survivor with Entertainment Tonight in Fiji, hiked through Antarctica filming an ultra-marathon, or navigated the chaos of a political rally in Iraq’s Kurdish region amidst the sound of gunfire.
 

My portfolio includes working with the Australian Youth Olympic Team during the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympics, shooting TV commercials for Artisa Film in Myanmar, directing a UN brand film, creating short skateboarding films for Make Life Skate Life, and collaborating with Racing the Planet on their '4 Deserts' series and 'Roaming Race' in New Zealand.

Awards

FILM

Awards

FILM

Festival

Winner, Best Short Documentary

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Pushing Myanmar, Best Short Doco at the Big Mini Film Festival 2017

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Vimeo Staff Pick

Altered Focus: Burma 2011
 

Winner, Best Indy & Emerging Film-maker

Altered Focus: Burma, International Skateboard Film Festival 2011
 

Official Selection

Pushing Myanmar, People's Film Festival 2018
 

Official Selection

Pushing Myanmar, Santa Cruz Film Festival 2017

 

Official Selection

Pushing Myanmar, UMFF 2017
 

Official Selection

Youth of Yangon, Canadian Sports Film Festival 2014
 

Official Selection

Youth of Yangon, Byron Bay Film Festival 2014
 

Official Selection

Youth of Yangon, Newport Beach Film Festival 2013
 

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