Discover Top Freelancers in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Vanessa Perdriau is an award-winning Director and Senior Editor with 15+ years in the film industry, covering fiction, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and corporate films. After graduating with First Class Honours from Met Film School, she worked under BAFTA and SUNDANCE-winning directors, refining her storytelling craft. Vanessa freelanced for clients like Dyson, Bosch, Sony, and Cancer Research, and from 2014 to 2020, served as Senior Editor at CNN, producing feature content on diverse topics. Her short film The Widow's Last won multiple awards, screened globally, and made the BAFTA Longlist. In 2017, she began her first feature film project with LA producer Larry Frenzel. Now based in Sydney, she’s represented by RMK and Crater. Vanessa’s work is driven by a passion for creating story-driven films that resonate deeply.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager

Rishi is an emerging cinematographer with a BA background from AFTRS, followed by a senior camera operator position at Seven Regional and seven years of industry experience in film. Rishi's journey spans across various sectors including Bollywood productions, short films, and corporate projects. His portfolio showcases his versatility, having worked with esteemed brands such as Cisco, Lenovo, Kia, Daikin, Ampol, Wattyl, New Zealand Tourism, and The Olympics. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Rishi has received recognition for his work, most recently an Australian Cinematographer Society award and the first place prize at The Very Short Film Festival. As he transitions into feature-length productions, Rishi hope to continue pushing creative boundaries, and leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP

Sarita Gold - Co-founder and Director of AD Media, with over 20 years of experience in creative video production, and digital marketing. She has extensive experience in political advocacy and working within not-for-profit organizations. Skills include producing feature films, documentaries, television commercials with budgets of over $2m, and social media video assets for a range of clients. She has proven experience communicating complex and sensitive topics effectively. Recent projects include the Dunera Project where Sarita organised team members, developed and coordinated digital marketing campaigns, designed and deliver the website, and delivered original online events. Sarita produced over 15 videos for Holocaust communal commemorations including “My Two Lives” which has won several international film festival awards

• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Sarah Morice is a broadcast journalist with 20 years experience in television and radio. She is known for breaking news coverage, compelling live crosses, crafting television and radio packages and geo-political analysis having Most recently Sarah was the Europe Correspondent for TRT World News based in London. Prior to that she was a broadcast journalist for Reuters in London and Istanbul. A versatile broadcaster Sarah has been embedded on US aircraft carriers covering the Syrian war and with NATO troops in Norway and Estonia during Ukrainian war. She has also covered stories such as the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth, the funeral of Pope Benedict, the Ukrainian refugee crisis, multiple NATO and EU summits as well as various European elections, terror attacks and natural disasters.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Camera Talent
• Copywriter
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Podcast Producer

I produce entertaining and thought-provoking stories for award-winning documentary and lifestyle television, from research and episode development through to filming and post-production scripting. I have a flair for finding engaging talent and content, and writing exciting shoot sequences and post production scripts for a variety of program formats. Credits include Todd Sampson’s Logie Award-nominated documentary series, MIRROR MIRROR (post producer and story producer), ABC’s flagship and award-winning science program, CATALYST (associate and development producer), multiple seasons of Investigation Discovery’s true-crime series, DEADLY WOMEN (post producer and researcher), seven-time AACTA/ASTRA award-winning series, SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA (associate producer) and the sequel to Netflix’s multi award-winning show, Love on the Spectrum, BETTER DATE THAN NEVER (casting producer).

• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Reporter / Journalist
• Podcast Producer
• Fixer

BASED FROM AUSTRALIA, TOBY HESLOP IS A FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER, DOP & FILMMAKER WITH OVER 2 DECADES OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ALL FORMS OF FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION. RENOWNED FOR HIS COLLABORATIVE TROUBLESHOOTING APPROACH & CINEMATIC VISUAL STORYTELLING THAT IS EMOTIVE. TOBY HAS WORKED ON HUNDREDS OF COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN VARIOUS ROLES INCLUDING EVENT PRODUCTION, LOGISTICS, DIRECTING, PRODUCING, LOCATION SCOUTING, LIGHTING AND GRIPPING, POST PRODUCTION, VFX, COLOUR GRADING & MASTERING. TOBY WELCOMES ALL CREATIVE PROJECTS BIG AND SMALL. CV available at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/553b37e0e4b0bfb59147db9b/t/63dcd18b55aaa06e00fe35e1/1675415949190/TOBY+HESLOP+-+CINEMATOGRAPHER_2023_CREDIT_Aust.pdf https://glimmer.io/blog/creator-chronicles-commercial-cinematographer-toby-heslop/

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Gaffer

Rollingball is a video production company that offers all aspects of film, television and video production services. From concept through to post-production, we produce TV commercials, web videos, corporate and marketing videos, as well as independent projects, be it documentary, short or long format film. We are based in Newcastle and have additional spaces in Sydney and Melbourne from which we also operate. Over the past six years we have assembled a team of directors, producers, cinematographers, animators, editors and copywriters, whose collaboration allow each project to have a unique and effective vision from the outset. To ensure a seamless delivery, the Rollingball crews plan every shoot down to the last, meticulous, detail. Each commission, large or small, is treated with the same respect and we encourage client collaboration and creative input.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Nabil is an Egyptian radio presenter, MC and content creator who grew up on the still developing young streets of Doha. He studied at Georgetown university and majored in International Politics in 2011. For the next 5 years he chased his passion for entertaining and telling people's story through his live, daily, afternoon "Drive" show on QF Radio. Nabil's a big believer in young artistic movements such as DohaCreatives where he was a founding member and MC for all events. He also shared many of his spoken word poetry pieces on stage since the very first Words&Strings event. He moved to Sydney Australia in Feb 2018 and now works as a producer/presenter on the daily, live, morning "Al Bayt Baytak" show on SBS Arabic24.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Audio Storyteller
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer

Tim has a decade worth of experience working with some of the world’s biggest and most desirable brands. He has worked with many industry-leading clients and agencies, bringing award-winning expertise to each and every project crafting a multitude of above and below the lines campaigns. He has extensive experience working on major and smaller brand commercials, narratives, documentaries, content, case studies, awards, pitch videos, and hype reels. Tim offers a creative and seamless post-production experience from ingest right through the entire editing process to archival. Including both Offline and Online editing. Your project will be handled with love and care for story in order to deliver a connective experience through creativity and technical professionalism.

• Senior Editor
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist

I’m a photographer who captures stories in fresh and creative ways, whether it’s the vibrant energy of the Garma Festival or impactful projects with clients like Dementia Australia and the Minerals Council of Australia. My work has been published internationally, with six of my photos now part of the National Library of Australia’s collection. As a Stringer Photographer for Getty Images, I’ve covered high-profile events such as Australian Fashion Week, Vivid Sydney, and the Sydney Film Festival. In the e-commerce world, I’ve shot for Australia's leading fashion brands, specializing in product and model photography. I've also captured sponsorships at this year's City to Surf and covered a wide range of sports, including Ironman and Hyrox competitions across Australia.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Digital Content Creator

I am a master of bringing characters to life through the art of animation. But my passion for storytelling stretches far beyond just the world of cartoons. With a diverse background in film and television, I am a filmmaker with a unique set of skills. My expertise in producing TV commercials, music videos, and documentaries has given me a keen eye for capturing the essence of a story and bringing it to the screen. Whether it's through stunning visuals or carefully crafted dialogue, I know how to create a cinematic experience that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. And when it comes to projects involving graphics and animation, I am in my element. My creativity knows no bounds, and I revel in the challenge of turning even the most abstract ideas into stunning visual masterpieces.

• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Colin is an award-winning video journalist and filmmaker based in Sydney, Australia. Until recently based in Nairobi, Kenya and before that Ethiopia, he has worked across the Horn of Africa. With over ten years of experience working in every continent, Colin has broadcast credits with The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, BBC, ABC (Australia), SBS, PBS NewsHour, AJ+, France 24, Euronews and Fairfax Media. He has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Technology, Sydney and a degree in Film and TV production from the Queensland University of Technology. Colin was the winner of Australia's highest student journalism award, the Walkley Student Journalist of the Year.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Audio Storyteller

Pat Stevens is an award-winning filmmaker and video producer living in Sydney. He has over 15 years experience working in newsrooms, corporate video production and live event streaming. Recent clients include AAP, News Corp, The Economist, SkyNews, Financial Review, Google and Specsavers. Pat's first short-film 'Lullaby' was a finalist in the world renowned short-film festival Tropfest as well as winning first prize at the Bergamo International Film Festival in Italy. He was also National Video Producer for five years at real estate website domain.com.au producing hundreds of property and architectural videos.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fixer

I am a sound editor/sound designer with many years of experience in feature films, short films, television programs, and more. I am used to working in a fast-paced environment and pride myself on the high quality of my work. Most recently I have been an Assistant Sound Supervisor on the following feature films: Little Monsters, The Lego Batman Movie and The Lego Ninjago Movie. I was also the Supervising Sound Editor on "The Last Time I Saw You" which came third in Tropfest 2018 and won the award for Best Sound. I am fascinated by the impact sound has on an audience’s cinematic experience and am keen to work on all sorts of projects, including podcasts or interactive experiences.

• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Audio Storyteller

BIO Jonnie Leahy is a storyteller with a deep understanding of the creative process. Working his way from in front of camera to behind it various camera department roles until his passion for directing became clear. Jonnie completed and BA with first class honors from Australia's oldest film school, the VCA film and television school. NORTHKIDS, Jonnie last short,won the village road show best production and had its world premiere at the Edinburgh short film festival. Jonnie's first feature film 'Skin Deep' (honorable mention at the Austin film festival and AWGIE nominated) was released domesticity in cinemas early 2016.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

JOSHUA 曦 DAVY is a Chinese and New Zealand storyteller from Hong Kong. After finishing his BFA in Film & TV Production at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, Joshua has continued to pursue a career in Film/TV/Docs at a variety of renown companies, including Scott Rudin Productions, Netflix, Prophets, Google, Click3X, Rooftop Films in New York, Moviola in Hong Kong, and Visual Domain in Sydney . Recently, Joshua has been freelancing on commercial, documentary and new/editorial projects with clients such as Art Basel, South China Morning Post, Sony Music Entertainment, and more. Currently, Joshua is based in Sydney, Australia.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• On-Camera Talent
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Designer
• Corporate Videographer

I am multimedia journalist based in Sydney, Australia. My big passion is video: DSLRs, editing, sound recording, the whole thing! I like it in high definition and delivered fast. I am experienced in event/content video and looking to put my skills towards storytelling. I'm big on public interest journalism that communicates stories and issues through real people and their lived experiences. I am an experienced radio host and produce a media criticism show called Fourth Estate on Sydney's 2SER 107.3 radio. I'm savvy with photography and new forms of journalism, including data and social media.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I'm a multi-media journalist with InfoNile based in Uganda, with an emphasis on photo and video stories. I also work as a freelance photojournalist and documentary filmmaker focusing on environmental, developmental, and minority topics. I studied sustainable development at UC Berkeley, so I am sensitive to the topics that I film and photograph. I have done freelance work with individuals and non-governmental organizations such as the Afrika Arts Kollective, Center for Tomorrow, Kakyo Project, UpEnergy and researchers around Uganda.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Transcriber
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director

Born in France and moved to Australia in 2008, I've developed strong visual story telling skills. Using my marketing business background and cinematography skills, Providing productions services to a wide variety of clients ranging from start-ups to long-established corporations, I worked with several brands worldwide and helped them share their messages. Working as Creative Director photography/ Editor, I'm specialised in storytelling, travel content and corporate businesses. Let's bring your vision to life!

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor

My name is Ben Coope and I am an award winning cinematographer working out of Sydney, Australia. As founder and principal filmmaker at LeapFilms.com.au, I create documentaries, brand videos, corporate video, training videos, events and Livestreams for artists and creators. I also work as a freelance camera OP, steadicam, editor, drone operator, stills photographer and gaffer (cinema/video lighting). I work as a one man band, or as part of a small or large crew depending on the clients needs, and bring on other talented freelancers as needed.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Gaffer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Grip
• Production Company
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial