Biography

Over the last fifteen years I've worked as a DOP on a wide range of projects. Commercials and music videos (including complex special effects), documentaries (often in remote locations), and films (features, shorts, and TV drama). Multi-camera live events have become a specialty, filming on a wide range of formats from 35mm film to HD, and adapting or designing theatrical light shows. Recently 3D has become another area of expertise. I've been fortunate to be involved with a number of groundbreaking 3D projects - including a feature film with Cirque du Soleil (a James Cameron production, directed by Andrew Adamson), an Imax short documentary (Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona), plus numerous live concerts, commercials, music videos & TV idents. I've shot with most of the 3D rigs & camera systems currently available - in single & multi-camera configurations, including hi-speed, SFX, and multi-camera live/OB.

While much of my work involves complicated logistics and technical challenges, my roots are in experimental film-making and art cinema - so I'm always interested in projects that offer creative challenges. With this in mind I've built up an inventory of motion picture equipment which I can offer at flexible rates to independent or low-budget productions.

For more detailed info, please browse the CREDITS section of this website, where individual clips are available for viewing online. A brief showreel can be viewed on this page, and a list of credits downloaded in pdf format below. DVD showreel also available on request.

Background

Born and raised in Zimbabwe. Moved to London and studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths College and St. Martins School of Art. Between studies was a member of several bands, including industrial outfit TEST DEPT and indie group Band of Holy Joy. Toured extensively in UK, Europe and USA, with recordings released on Some Bizarre and Rough Trade labels. Early film work was experimental lo-fi, creating multiple projections for live events with 16mm film & 35mm slides. Other commissions included short films for the Arts Council, gallery installations, and a compilation of work released on Polygram: "Program for Progress".

Further training at the National Film & Television School, Beaconsfield. Wrote and directed "The Golem of Princelet Street", shown at international festivals (eg. Turin, Poitiers, NFT in London). More commissions for short films followed: "The Snowball Effect", "Impact Zone" and "The Linesman" (Arts Council and BBC). Developed & co-wrote several feature film scripts at this time.

Signed up by State (and then Medialab) to direct music videos and live concerts. Shot promos for  Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Charlatans, Urban Species, Bomb the Bass and many others. Also concert films for Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Westlife, David Bowie, Neil Young & Massive Attack.

While directing I began to shoot and edit most of my own work, and other directors started hiring me as a DOP. I realised that my true passion was being on set, shooting (so much of a director's time is spent in small dark rooms - writing, pitching & editing!).  I decided to join the camera department full-time... since then I've never looked back!