Brendan Cohen
Animal Biologist // Wildlife Filmmaker
About Me
Hi everyone!
I'm a science graduate in animal biology with years of experience in education and science communication. I am born in Australia and raised by South African parents so it should come to no surprise that I love the outdoors and wildlife.
I am a storyteller by heart with an adventurous spirt and a high level of in... Read More
I'm a science graduate in animal biology with years of experience in education and science communication. I am born in Australia and raised by South African parents so it should come to no surprise that I love the outdoors and wildlife.
I am a storyteller by heart with an adventurous spirt and a high level of in... Read More
Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Drone Licence / Civil Aviation Safety Authority / 2024 | ||
| Commercial Drone Licence | Civil Aviation Safety Authority | 2024 |
| Bachelor of Science, Zoology / Monash University / 2023 | ||
| Bachelor of Science, Zoology | Monash University | 2023 |
| PADI Open Water - Advanced / Trawangan Dive / 2023 | ||
| PADI Open Water - Advanced | Trawangan Dive | 2023 |
| Certificate II, Medical Service First Aid Response / NSTA / 2022 | ||
| Certificate II, Medical Service First Aid Response | NSTA | 2022 |
| Certificate III, Tourism / Holmesglen Institute / 2018 | ||
| Certificate III, Tourism | Holmesglen Institute | 2018 |
Other Details
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Feature Film
Online Content
Short Film
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Language:
English (Fluent)
Skills/Permits:
Driving Licence
First Aid
PADI Diving Licence
Technical Skills:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Data Wrangling
DaVinci Resolve
GoPro
PADI
Self Shooting
Underwater Filming
Awards:
2024, Monash University Dean's award: Science Communication
2023, National Geographic + The Nature Conservancy seed-funding grant: Wildlife Film about the platypus
2023, 1st place Let's Talk, annual state wide science speaking competition.
2019, Melbourne Museum Top Designs.
