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1st Assistant Camera

Jake Lawlor

  • BFA Film &TV (QUT, Brisbane)
  • 10+ Years Experience - CASA RPA Operator - PADI Open Water Diving - BlueCard
Gold Coast
Gold Coast & Brisbane Focus Puller and Camera Operator with 10+ years experience combining technical proficiency with leadership in the camera department. Work spanning drama, commercials, branded content.

Lachlan McGilp

  • Film & Screen Media Production (Bachelor) - Griffith Film School; Driver's Licence - Open C Manual / Open RE (Motorbike); Boat License - RMDL / PWCL (Jetski); Open Water & Advanced Scuba License -SSI & PADI Qualified.
Gold Coast
Hello! I'm Locke (Lachlan) a Commercial & Long Form Focus Puller, with over a decade of experience in the Australian Film & TV Industry.

Duncan Scott

  • BA Photography Film TV, Plymouth University (1993); National Diploma Photography Film TV, Hereford College of Art & Design (1990); Nvq III Camera Assistance; Film & Television Freelance training (1995).
Gold Coast
Gold Coast based 1st AC since 2003. Previously UK based assistant since 1996. Extensive feature / TV / commercials experience.

Kaspar Zwirner

  • Skilled in filming, editing, VFX and colorgrading. Strong AV engineering background.
Sunshine Coast
With a passion for high quality images and a great eye for color and composition.

Jake Lawlor

  • BFA Film &TV (QUT, Brisbane)
  • 10+ Years Experience - CASA RPA Operator - PADI Open Water Diving - BlueCard
Gold Coast
Gold Coast & Brisbane Focus Puller and Camera Operator with 10+ years experience combining technical proficiency with leadership in the camera department. Work spanning drama, commercials, branded content.

Lists as:

  • 1st Assistant Camera
  • Camera Operator

With 10+ years of Australian Film & TV experience, Jake has worked across drama, documentary, TV commercials and branded content, bringing a wealth of knowledge and positivity to every production.

He takes pride in bringing calm leadership to the camera department and excels in fast-paced environments with a can-do attitude for every situation. While based in Gold Coast, QLD his work has taken him across the country and around the world, working recently in London, USA, Mozambique, Zambia and New Zealand.

Available for projects of all sizes, from large-scale long form drama to one-day branded content.

Recent drama credits include:
2026 Love Wine & Valentine (DP:John Stokes ACS)
2025 You, Always (DP: Simon Harding SOC)
2024 A Vintage Christmass (DP: Sing Fung Cheung ACS)
2024 He Loves Me Not (DP: Esteban Rivera)
2024 The 13th Summer (DP: Esteban Rivera)

Contact:
lawlor.jake@gmail.com
+61407153462

Lachlan McGilp

  • Film & Screen Media Production (Bachelor) - Griffith Film School; Driver's Licence - Open C Manual / Open RE (Motorbike); Boat License - RMDL / PWCL (Jetski); Open Water & Advanced Scuba License -SSI & PADI Qualified.
Gold Coast
Hello! I'm Locke (Lachlan) a Commercial & Long Form Focus Puller, with over a decade of experience in the Australian Film & TV Industry.

Lists as:

  • 1st Assistant Camera

Gold Coast – Based, but servicing shoots from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane, Byron Bay and even Australia-wide.

If it’s a larger cinema camera, a DSLR, Drone or even a 16mm film camera – if you’re on a Steadicam, shoulder, tracking vehicle, helicopter, plane, dolly or a Gimbal – if you’re shooting in the outback, tropical rainforests, underwater or on the water – if you want to use vintage anamorphics, huge zooms or tiny stills lenses – I will make ensure it is all working and sharp.

My mission is to do everything within my power, with the equipment and crew we have to support the Director and DOP’s vision – to use my knowledge, passion and teamwork to create the best story, as well as the best images possible.

At the same time, I really do believe we should enjoy every project we work on – after all, it’s an incredible thing to be calling our job!

Equipped with: Camera Van, ARRI Hi5, Cforce Motors, ARRI Zmu4, Cine RT Focusbug, Trolleys, Monitors, Teradeks & more *refer list on resume*.

RECENT CREDITS:
2025   Beast of War (Feature) – B Cam 1st AC
2025   Joh: Last King of Queensland (Feature Doc) – B Cam 1st AC
2024   The Mosquito Bowl (Feature) – B Cam Daily Splinter / Drone 1st AC

For bookings, please contact my Agent:
Essential Crew
07 3846 7788
info@essentialcrew.com.au

 

 

Duncan Scott

  • BA Photography Film TV, Plymouth University (1993); National Diploma Photography Film TV, Hereford College of Art & Design (1990); Nvq III Camera Assistance; Film & Television Freelance training (1995).
Gold Coast
Gold Coast based 1st AC since 2003. Previously UK based assistant since 1996. Extensive feature / TV / commercials experience.

Lists as:

  • 1st Assistant Camera

30 years experience as a camera assistant, working across all aspects of narrative, commercial and documentary production.

Experienced with all production formats including 16/35mm film, and all digital camera formats.

Extensive local and international contacts within the camera department, local crew and rental houses.

Australian / UK citizen United States I work visa

Specialisms include cameras on heavy-lift drones, and underwater housing work.

References from cinematographers available on request.

QLD BOOKING AGENT – ESSENTIAL CREW
info@essentialcrew.com.au
www.essentialcrew.com.au

Kaspar Zwirner

  • Skilled in filming, editing, VFX and colorgrading. Strong AV engineering background.
Sunshine Coast
With a passion for high quality images and a great eye for color and composition.

Lists as:

  • 1st Assistant Camera
  • Camera BTS, EPK
  • Colourist

I bring over 20 years of experience in the film industry, shaped by a passion for storytelling and a dedication to my craft. Started my journey in sound design and mixing, then transitioned into VFX compositing, working on blockbuster films and independent Australian projects. Eventually, I discovered my true calling behind the camera, focusing on cinematography.

Today, I specialize in creating short documentaries, drama, music videos, and artist profiles.

My technical and creative skills, combined with experience in studio management and AV installations, make me a versatile professional. My goal is to craft meaningful, high- quality imagery that brings your visual story to life in the most captivating way.

Recent Credits:
2025  Swimmer (TV) – Focus Puller / DOP Richard Swingle
2024  The Break Room (TV mini series) 1st Assist Camera 4 eps  / supervising DOP Fisch Rasy

For samples of my work please refer to my webiste:
https://www.kasparzwirner.com.au/