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Camera Operator

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, also branded content via my production and rental company.

Serzas Lazaris

  • KEY GRIP, JIB OPERATOR, OB CAMERAMAN, REMOTE HEAD OPERATOR, GIMBAL OPERATOR.
Gold Coast
Key Grip and Jib Operator/Cameraman with 25 years of Film and TV industry experience. Grip equipment and a camera crane (Jimmy jib) are available.

Ian MacAuslane

  • Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Editor, BA - Journalism, Blue Card, White Card.
Brisbane
With a wild imagination, a rock solid work ethic and a passion for pretty pictures, I bring a big bag of skills and a well trained eye to every shoot. 20+ years experience shooting documentaries, commercials, corporate films and reality TV. Represented by RMK Crew.

Tony O’Loughlan ACS SOC

  • DOP and Camera Operator, Crane Specialist, Additional Unit Specialist
Brisbane
Experienced DP & Camera Operator lensing worldwide for Feature and Episodic Drama.

Nick Paton ACS

  • BA Film and TV, Masters of Screen Production (Hons)
Brisbane
Nick Paton ACS is a cinematographer based in Brisbane, Australia. His love of a great story has lead him to focus on documentary and drama.

Miranda Porter SOC

  • Cinematographer and Camera Operator, SOC.
Brisbane
Collaborative, intuitive, creative and driven by story, I love being on set.

Jem Rayner

  • Member of the Association of Camera Operators (A.C.O), The Guild of British Camera Technicians (G.B.C.T); fully qualified U.K H.S.E Media Diver holding current H.S.E Scuba and Australian A.D.A.S certifications, U.K, H.S.E commercial diving medical (renewed annually).
Other
Experienced camera operator across major features, high-end television and independents; ACO and GBCT member; UK HSE media diver with ADAS certification; dual UK–Australian citizen, internationally experienced with extensive global travel.

Richard Swingle

  • BA (Hons) Film & Video: Intnl Film School, Wales; Expert in ARRI, RED, SONY, CANON, BLACKMAGIC camera system; technically proficient with Tiffen steadicam equipment, similar stabilisers, drone videography.
Sunshine Coast
20 years experience working in Film and TV in the UK, and now based in south east Queensland.

Peter Szilveszter

  • ACS member
  • Valid Blue Card Holder
Brisbane
A Director of Photographer and a Colourist with focus on images that tell a story

Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO

  • OPERATOR - Camera, Crane, Steadicam. / TELSCOPIC CRANE - Scorpio 45’, Scorpio 38’, Scorpio 23’/ WHEELS - Remote heads: Matrix, Mini Scorpio Stabilised V, Movi XL, Ronin 2
Gold Coast
Based in Gold Coast Queensland, Australia. Available for interstate and international work

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, also branded content via my production and rental company.

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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.

EQUIPMENT HIRE:
Audio, camera, lenses, camera accessories, lighting.
www.blackslate.com.au/rent-gear

RECENT DRAMA CREDITS:
2026  Love Wine & Valentine (DP:John Stokes ACS)
2025  You, Always (DP: Simon Harding SOC)
2024 A Vintage Christmas (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

Serzas Lazaris

  • KEY GRIP, JIB OPERATOR, OB CAMERAMAN, REMOTE HEAD OPERATOR, GIMBAL OPERATOR.
Gold Coast
Key Grip and Jib Operator/Cameraman with 25 years of Film and TV industry experience. Grip equipment and a camera crane (Jimmy jib) are available.

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With almost 25 years of experience, I am committed to delivering the highest standards in film and TV equipment. Throughout my career, I have worked across sports, reality television, and current affairs productions for major broadcasters worldwide.

My credits include large-scale international projects such as the FIBA World Cup (China), I’m a Celebrity, The Voice, The X Factor, the Commonwealth Games, the Eurovision Song Contest, as well as live shows, concerts, talk shows, the Gold Coast Marathon, The Amazing Race (USA), and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, among many others.

I have also contributed to more than 85 feature films, including Chinese Zodiac (Armour of God 3), directed by Jackie Chan and Aquaman. In addition, I have worked on over 25 documentaries, including Inside the Titanic, 9/11, and Moon Shot (BBC).

My focus is always on reliability, precision, and supporting productions at the highest professional level.

Grip equipment hire:
https://griponset.com.au/equipment-hire

CONTACT:
griponset@gmail.com
0434 118 215

Ian MacAuslane

  • Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Editor, BA - Journalism, Blue Card, White Card.
Brisbane
With a wild imagination, a rock solid work ethic and a passion for pretty pictures, I bring a big bag of skills and a well trained eye to every shoot. 20+ years experience shooting documentaries, commercials, corporate films and reality TV. Represented by RMK Crew.

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I am a freelance Cinematographer with 20+ years experience shooting Documentaries, Commercials, Corporate Films and Reality TV.

Based in SE QLD, but available world-wide for projects large and small, my visual talent and creative skills, have sent me shooting across the country and around the globe, working professionally in over 55 countries.

Represented by RMK Crew
http://rmkcrew.com.au/crew/ian-macauslane/

TELEVISION

  • The Amazing Race – 2025 / 24 / 23 / 22 / 20 Camera Op Eureka Productions / Ch10.
    Destinations inc. Morocco, Greece, Turkey, Colombia, Belize, Mexico, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Sth Africa, Argentina, Nepal
  • Outback Truckers – 2025 Shooter / Director Prospero / Ch7
  • Outback Wreckers – 2025 Shooter / Director Prospero / Ch7
  • Border Security – 2024 / 23 / 22 DP Perpetual Media / Ch7
  • The Project TV – 2025 – 2012 DP 7pm Co. / Ch10
  • The Fishing Show – 2022 / 21 DP AFN / Ch7
  • F-BOY Island – 2023 Cam Op Warner Bros. / BINGE
  • Dream Home – 2023 Cam Op Endemol Shine / Ch7
  • The Bachelors – 2022 Cam Op Warner Bros / Ch10
  • Aussie Truck Rehab – 2022 Shooter / Producer Ronde / Discovery
  • Selling Houses Australia – 2022 Shooter / Producer Warner Bros / FOXTEL
  • I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Cam Op ITV / Ch10
    • UK Series – 2025 to 2007
    • German Series – 2026/25/24/23/20
    • AUS Series – 2021 / 20

Tony O’Loughlan ACS SOC

  • DOP and Camera Operator, Crane Specialist, Additional Unit Specialist
Brisbane
Experienced DP & Camera Operator lensing worldwide for Feature and Episodic Drama.

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With over 30 years of experience across all formats, Tony’s skills cross over TVC’s, Documentary, Music Videos, Live Television and Events, and of course Feature and Episodic Drama. Awarded and skilled in both Main and Additional Unit production, finding creative and efficient solutions for budgets and schedule’s of any size.

Credits include:
Good Cop Bad Cop   (US Stan/CW) (TV)
Troppo   (Season 2) (ABC) (TV)
Love  Is In The Air   (Netflix) (Feature)
Blacksnow   (Season 1 2U) (Stan) (TV)
Troppo   (Season 1) (ABC) (TV)
Mistletoe Ranch   (Netflix) (Feature)
Rosehaven (Season 5) (ABC) (TV)
The Bureau of Magical Things   (Season 1) (ABC) (TV)
Dive Club (Netflix) (TV)
Great White   (Altitude) (Feature)
Love in Bloom   (Netflix) (Feature)
Monsters of Man   (MRT) (Feature)
Suicide Squad  (Action Unit AUS) (Dune Ent) (Feature)
Terranova (Amblin Ent) (TV)
Superman Returns (VFX Unit AUS) (Feature)
And many Dailies and Additionals, from specialist Action, Aerials and Visual Effects Units.

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Nick Paton ACS

  • BA Film and TV, Masters of Screen Production (Hons)
Brisbane
Nick Paton ACS is a cinematographer based in Brisbane, Australia. His love of a great story has lead him to focus on documentary and drama.

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Call him a cinematographer, DP, DOP, Director of photography, Nick’s pragmatic approach to challenges, his good humour, energy and his storytelling skills impress. Nick believes in close collaboration with directors and enjoys the look development process where the exchange of ideas between cinematographer and director reimagines the script to create appropriate, engaging imagery that drives the story.

Nick believes his ability to understand story intimately, visualise it photographically and implement it economically are his strengths. Recent collaboration can be see in Nick’s work with director Kriv Stenders’ – ‘The Black Hand’ and ‘Joh: The Last King of Queensland’.

Nick has won many awards for his work and has been recognised with accreditation by the Australian Cinematographers Society. He continues to enjoy long-standing creative relationships with collaborators from both Australia and overseas. He has shot extensively in Australia and around the world and is available for engagements locally (Brisbane), nationally and internationally.

DRAMA – SELECT CREDITS

FORTITUDE VALLEY (Television series )  Moving Floor entertainment, Main unit Mark Wareham ACS – Splinter unit Cinematographer
I’LL CHANGE, Dir Sean Lynch & Sean Genders – Cinematographer
DESERTED (Web series x 5 eps) Moving Floor entertainment, Dir Stephen M Irwin/Lark Lee – Cinematographer
MOTEL NOWHERE (Feature pitch trailer) Avenue Rd Productions,  Dir Susan Schmidt – Cinematographer
DARBY AND JOAN (Television series ) CJZ, Dir Pino Amenta, Main Unit John Stokes ACS – 2nd unit Cinematographer

Miranda Porter SOC

  • Cinematographer and Camera Operator, SOC.
Brisbane
Collaborative, intuitive, creative and driven by story, I love being on set.

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I’m a cinematographer and camera operator (SOC) based in Queensland, driven by a love of visual storytelling that captures truth, atmosphere, and emotion.

I’m drawn to projects that explore human connection- where light, movement, and composition work together to tell the story.

My experience spans narrative, documentary, and commercial work and I bring a collaborative, intuitive approach to every set.

As one of the few female DPs working in Queensland, I’m also committed to opening doors for others- mentoring upcoming crew and building more inclusive pathways behind the lens.

CAMERA OPERATOR – SELECTED CREDITS
2025 | FING (FEATURE) KING BERT PROD– B CAMERA – DP: MARK WAREHAM ACS
2024 | ALL HER FAULT (TV) US NBC– B CAMERA BLK 1 – DP: SERGIO DELGADO BSC
2024 | DARBY AND JOAN S2 (TV) ACORN – B CAMERA – DP: JOHN STOKES ACS
2023 | APPLES NEVER FALL (TV) US NBC – A/B CAMERA (ADD’L) – DP: LAURIE ROSE BSC

Jem Rayner

  • Member of the Association of Camera Operators (A.C.O), The Guild of British Camera Technicians (G.B.C.T); fully qualified U.K H.S.E Media Diver holding current H.S.E Scuba and Australian A.D.A.S certifications, U.K, H.S.E commercial diving medical (renewed annually).
Other
Experienced camera operator across major features, high-end television and independents; ACO and GBCT member; UK HSE media diver with ADAS certification; dual UK–Australian citizen, internationally experienced with extensive global travel.

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Jem Rayner ACO GBCT | Camera Operator

Jem is an experienced Focus Puller who made a seamless transition to Camera Operator and has now worked on a variety of shows from large budget productions, “Mission Impossible”, “Skyfall”, “The Matrix”, “Fury Road”… to high end television productions, “The Witcher”, “Outlander”, “Pentaverate”, “House of the Dragon” and smaller independent productions, “Animal Kingdom”, “Oranges and Sunshine”, “Dance of the Dragon”.

He is a member of the Association of Camera Operators (A.C.O) and The Guild of British Camera Technicians (G.B.C.T) and is a fully qualified U.K H.S.E Media Diver holding current H.S.E Scuba and Australian A.D.A.S certifications and a U.K, H.S.E commercial diving medical, renewed annually.

Holding both Australian and British passports, Jem has lived in Australia and South Africa, and has travelled and worked extensively around the world.

Richard Swingle

  • BA (Hons) Film & Video: Intnl Film School, Wales; Expert in ARRI, RED, SONY, CANON, BLACKMAGIC camera system; technically proficient with Tiffen steadicam equipment, similar stabilisers, drone videography.
Sunshine Coast
20 years experience working in Film and TV in the UK, and now based in south east Queensland.

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I have worked extensively on productions for the likes of the BBC, Universal, Fremantle Australia and Netflix in Camera Operator roles as well as 2nd Unit DOP and Cinematographer on various productions.

Also work as a Steadicam Operator, which I have been doing since 2018.

Recent Credits:

2024 ROCK ISLAND MYSTERIES – TV DRAMA, Steadicam Operator
2023 BOLAN’S SHOES – FEATURE FILM, Cinematographer and Steadicam Operator
2022 THE STRANGER IN OUR BED – FEATURE FILM, Cinematographer + Steadicam Operator
2022 THE WITCHER (BLOOD ORIGINS) – TV DRAMA, Camera Operator

Recent Awards & Nominations:

2024 ACS Gold Award for Cinematography – QLD State awards – Feature Film – Sub $3million ‘Break’
2023 ACS Silver Award for Cinematography – QLD State awards – Feature Film – Sub $3million ‘Bolan’s Shoes’
MANIFF Audience Award – Best Drama – ‘Bolan’s Shoes
2022 ACS Gold Award for Cinematography – QLD State awards – Feature Film – Sub $2million ‘The Stranger In Our Bed’

Peter Szilveszter

  • ACS member
  • Valid Blue Card Holder
Brisbane
A Director of Photographer and a Colourist with focus on images that tell a story

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A creative filmmaker with over 20 years experience with a camera in hand, and have run my own production company for over 10 years, working across Australia producing personal documentary, corporate and television commercials.

Shooting my first feature film The Legend Of Ben Hall in 2015 and winning Bronze at ACS QLD in 2016, I have gone on to shoot as an camera operator features films like “Love Is In Air” and tv series “Good Cop/Bad Cop”.

Recently also receiving a Silver award at ACS QLD for my latest feature film “Fear Below” in the Under 5$ million feature film category.

Currently I am shooting “The Sundowner” (my third feature) due to be completed by end of 2026 and just wrapped on the first ever narrative film shot in Nauru “The Far End Of The Sea”.

I posses technical, creative and a professional approach no matter the subject or type of project as a Director of Photography and Colourist.

Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO

  • OPERATOR - Camera, Crane, Steadicam. / TELSCOPIC CRANE - Scorpio 45’, Scorpio 38’, Scorpio 23’/ WHEELS - Remote heads: Matrix, Mini Scorpio Stabilised V, Movi XL, Ronin 2
Gold Coast
Based in Gold Coast Queensland, Australia. Available for interstate and international work

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Thanks for dropping in! I’m Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO, but some people call me L.T.

Tomoana (pronouned Tore-more-ah-nah) is my father’s name, and it’s Maori, meaning “of the sea.” My ancestor rescued several people from the ocean, which is how we came by the name. My mother is a Karene, and she holds the title of Samoan Matai (Chief). The tattoo on my arm is dedicated to her.

Although keen to follow my military father by enlisting in the Australian Army Reserves while studying at Griffith Film School, I soon discovered I was much better at shooting film than rifles. I was awarded the Cinematography Award for my graduating year and selected (one of 10 people) to study cinematography at AFTRS, our National Film School in Sydney.

I started my career travelling and shooting docos, but honed my craft by shooting commercials. This is where I learned to work with larger crews, light bigger setups, and operate dollies, cranes, and remote heads. So far, I’ve won 23 x ACS Awards, including 9 x Gold and 1 x National Award of Distinction. In 2022, I was fortunate to receive 2 x Golds and 1 Bronze in the National/International Commercial category.

By 2021, I made the decision to specialise as a Camera Operator. That same year I was named a ‘Rising Talent of Cinematography’ by Inside Film Magazine. In 2025, I became an Active Member of the Society of Camera Operators in the United States. The following year in 2026, I became a Full Member of the Association of Camera Operators in the United Kingdom. Both have been a career highlight for me.

During COVID, we started a podcast called Cinemapodgrapher, to help people navigate the film industry. The podcast has been running for almost 5 years, with over 155 episodes, 110k downloads and listeners in 85 countries.

SELECTED CREDITS:
2026  White Collar (Aus Mini Series) –  DP Bob Humphreys ACS / B Camera Op
2025  Mosquito Bowl (US Feature) –  DP Jacques Jouffret ASC / C Camera Op
2025  Two Years Later (Aus TV series) –  DP Robert Humphries ACS / B Camera Op
2025  Voltron (US Feature ) – DP Markus Forderer ASC BVK / Additional B,C & 2U B Camera