Ed Sheeran - “Amazing”
(Director/Producer)
Given this life changing opportunity to make a music video for Ed Sheeran, I decided to take inspiration from Ed’s inspiration for “Autumn Variations”, and make this video for “Amazing” my most personal project, ever.
I gathered a team of my favourite collaborators to put together the most wholesome experience we could muster up; shooting over 5 days in the suburb where I grew up, even utilising the house my parents still live in.
Two television appearances & multiple news articles (including a magazine cover story) came from this video, but the memory of surprising my parents with who the video was for (on the final night of filming) is the highlight of my career.
MAY-A | Fender Sessions
(Director/Producer)
Filmed at the famed late-night venue Frankie’s Pizza just days after its closure (RIP), this was my first opportunity to work with MAY-A; as we spoke about guitars, music, and the creative process - intercut with band performances of “Sweat you out my System”, “Apricots”, & “Say Nothing”.
Shot on ARRI LF + ARRI 35 with Atlas Anamorphic, this footage went on to be featured in the ARRI Global Showreel for the Alexa 35 camera, and is quite possibly my favourite video project I’ve worked on to date.
Peking Duk - “Fire”
(Producer)
Inspired by spaghetti westerns and Quentin Tarantino, and by director-producer Ryan Sauer, “Fire” is one the two songs that combine to form "Reprisal"; a tale of vengeance and retribution
Shot in Warnambool Victoria & Ballarat, this was the most gruelling production I’ve been on; & was equally rewarding.
This won “Best Narrative” at Clipped Music Video Festival 2019, and was nominated for an ARIA Award “Best Video”.
GRC - “Artist In Residence”
(Director/Cinematographer)
As a resident of the Georges River Council for most of my life, I was lucky enough to be chosen to be a participant in the local Artist in Residence program. Having completed my time there, the council commissioned me to capture a promotional video, promoting the culture of the space.
I spent two additional weeks in residence, capturing the environment; not only from the lens of a local, but also through the performances of many artists I admire.
Cat & Calmell - “Feel Alive”
(Producer/Gaffer/Set Design)
Created by the amazing Jayemol & Oliver Kirby, this video is a part of a much grander vision; a full short film that extends the duration of a larger music release.
Given some amazing references, we attacked the brief & built multiple moving sets to evolve thorough-out the production, including walls that moved into the set. The art department team worked tirelessly to have each scene repainted & ready for the following day.
This would go on to win the “Stories on Screen” award at the Clipped Music Video Film Festival.
Polaris - “Landmine”
(Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Co-Editor)
Rarely do the words “low budget” and “helicopter” go hand in hand, but when Polaris approached me to direct a music video for their next “heavy” hit, in a short space of time, with less money than the last video I produced, I had an idea already in the pipeline.
This video very well could pass for a Call of Duty pilot video, but thankfully I was lucky enough to film this for my friends.
Nominated for a “Best Video of The Year” award, alongside Bring Me The Horizon, this action packed music video is definitely one of the classic favourites.
Colletto Bianco - “Choke”
(Producer/Co-Gaffer)
‘COLLETTO BIANCO’ is an immersive exploration of heritage, identity, and faith through the lens of Joel Martorana.
Drawing inspiration from the Sicilian Catholic traditions of his grandparents and the unique altars of Poggioreale—a small Sicilian town that commemorates St. Joseph’s Day with intricate displays—Martorana invites audiences into a symbolic narrative that merges cultural heritage with contemporary expression.
Directed by Mikey Hamer, and beautifully shot by Jack Shepherd - apparently not just our opinion either; “Choke” was the proud recipient of a Gold Award at the NSW Australian Cinematographer Society (ACS) Awards.
The Streets of Barangaroo - “Beating Heart of Sydney”
(Producer)
A love letter to our city in lockdown. From the beating heart, The Streets of Barangaroo. Sydney Isn’t Sydney Without You. Shot in 2020 in the peak of Covid-19 lockdowns, this production was only made possibly thanks to the monstrous team we had on board, and the laws that came into place in Australia that had our industry ahead of the rest of the world. Funnily enough I had to leave mid shoot to isolate (after being a close contact), but everything ran ahead smoothly as planned!
The Amity Affliction -
“D.I.E”
(Producer)
As the third and final instalment to the “MISERY” Music Video Series, this video throws a tribute towards some of the darker cinema that has come through with authentic Australian representations. Set in the mid 1980’s, I chose Ballarat as the location for this narrative due to its snapshot of history in character.
We employed an actor from “Neighbours” & this video included a car-chase using period correct vehicles. I was behind the wheel for the exterior shots, but the band were very much involved in this one. A wild one to capture.
Thy Art Is Murder -
“Reign of Darkness”
(Director / Cinematographer)
With over 20 million views on YouTube, you’d understandably presume that it was your typical high level production. However, this was my first ever time using a Red camera, and the narrative b-roll was shot entirely in my parents garage (including the spot fires).
A rather pivotal video for my career, and no doubt one for the band too; from the start of my career, 12 years ago!