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Ryan Atkinson

Science, Expedition & Wildlife Cinematographer

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Wales

London

About Me

As a hostile environments-trained expedition cameraman and wildlife cinematographer based in London, I bring a unique skill set to documentary projects spanning wildlife, science, expedition, and adventure programming. My background includes work as a lighting cameraman and director o... Read More

Professional Training

Course / QualificationTraining Provider / InstitutionYear
Emergency Medical Technician / NHS / London Ambulance / 2021
Emergency Medical TechnicianNHS / London Ambulance2021
HEFAT / 1st Option Safety / 2017
HEFAT 1st Option Safety2017

I've worked with Ryan on two month long 'adventure' shoots. Firstly, following the C19th Yukon gold rush trail over snow covered mountains and across freezing lakes and rivers before ending up digging for gold on a remote campsite. Secondly, filming a group of scientists monitoring the activity of the world's largest lava lake inside the volcano, Nyiragongo, on the eastern border of the DRC - an FCO 'red' zone. Both these shoots were physically demanding with a range of climbing, ski-ing & outdoor skills needed - Ryan didn't disappoint.

On both occasions, Ryan proved himself an invaluable member of the team. He applies himself to the task in hand with verve and is happy with the camera on the shoulder or legs. He knows his kit inside out and is especially good at natural history filming but can also turn his hand to observational doc style. Coupled with that, he's a dab hand with a drone and isn't precious about getting his hands dirty with go pros! He is also happy to self direct and is charming with presenters.

I'd have him along on the next shoot in a flash.

Simon Winchcombe

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Other Details
  • Media I Work In:

    Broadcast Television

    Commercials

    Music Promos

    Online Content

    Short Film

  • Locations I can work in:

    Africa

    Australia

    Asia

    East Anglia

    Eire

    Europe

    London

    Midlands

    North America

    North East

    North West

    Northern Ireland

    Scotland

    South America

    South East

    South West

  • Language:

    French (Conversational)

  • Skills/Permits:

    First Aid

    Heath And Safety Training

    I Visa USA

    CRB Check

    Hostile Environment

    Secret Filming

    Work Permit EU

    Drone Pilot (CAA PFAW)

    Rope Access

  • Awards:

    BAFTA Nominated 2019
    - Nominated as a member of the Earths Natural Wonders camera team for documentary photography.

    BANFF CREATIVE EXCELLENCE 2017
    - Part of the team that delivered the award winning Mountains episode of BBC Planet Earth II