I have worked in Natural History filmmaking since 2015. Currently, I am working for NRK, the National Broadcaster in Norway, as a journalist, camera operator and editor, travelling to various locations in Europe and remote places in Africa to cover stories. Prior to this, I worked for Red Rock Films, who specialise in Natural History storytell... Read More

I have worked in Natural History filmmaking since 2015. Currently, I am working for NRK, the National Broadcaster in Norway, as a journalist, camera operator and editor, travelling to various locations in Europe and remote places in Africa to cover stories. Prior to this, I worked for Red Rock Films, who specialise in Natural History storytelling and factual programming. Initially, they employed me as a camera assistant to work on a Netflix production about African penguins in South Africa. Shortly afterwards, however, my responsibilities stretched to operating the RED Helium, RED Gemini, and RED Dragon, managing equipment as well as being second camera for underwater cinematography. After the production came to an end, Red Rock Films International employed me to work as a producer, researcher and developer for their Norwegian branch. This was a great opportunity to expand my abilities in researching and writing blue chip storylines as well as putting together proposals, budgets and pitches.

Throughout my studies, I focused on natural history film and science. I completed a Masters in Marine Biology, where I studied Cape fur seals using underwater camera traps, combining science and film. I also have an Honours degree in Documentary Film, as well as a Bachelors in Screen Production and Biology. This interdisciplinary background provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the natural world and its conservation. Just after handing in my thesis, I worked as the director of photography for Azilali, a documentary aired on DSTV which explored the symbiotic relationships between Sea Urchins and Shark Eggs. While studying, I also worked on various productions and was fortunate enough to work closely with various talented wildlife filmmakers: I worked as a Phantom Flex Camera Assistant for the documentary ‘Killer Whales: The Megahunt’, which was directed by Joe Kennedy at Table Mountain Films for Animal Planet/Discovery Channels Network. During this production, I was assisting Falk Eggert who was the Phantom Flex cameraman, and he hired me to work more with him over the next couple of years. I played various roles on different sets and I was also given the chance to work as a Camera B operator on the research shoot for the documentary ‘Identifin’ for Discovery Canada as well as a Camera B operator for an in-depth piece on the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens which was produced for the French TV channel Arte. Read Less