June • 2017
Michael was superb to work with and we would like to work with him in the future.
Michael D.
Freetown, Sierra Leone
4 reviews$500 - $1500 / Day
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I am an Australian photographer and film maker currently based in Sierra Leone. I have worked in more than 20 countries around the world for broadcasters and organisations such as Nat Geo, AJE, PBS, The Guardian UK, The Telegraph, ESPN, Nike, The United Nations, and many others. I am also part of gmbfilms.com and are capable of full service HD and 4k video production. Available for projects anywhere in the world.
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- Documentary DP
- 2 reviews
- Fixer
- 1 review
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 1 review
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Produced for The Guardian
I Survived Ebola
Alhassan Kemokwai was one of the first Ebola survivors to walk out of Kenema Government Hospital during the peak of the outbreak. We met Alhassan and followed his story. Story was acquired by The Guardian UK
- Fixer
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
UNICEF - End Violence
Children in Sierra Leone demand the implementation of their right to be protected from any form of violence and abuse. As part of the #EndViolence campaign this PSA was produced in Sierra Leone with UNICEF, Sierra Leone.
- Fixer
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
ITN Alternative Christmas Message with Will Pooley
Will Pooley, the first British citizen to contract and recover from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, delivers the 2014 Alternative Christmas Message for ITN. The message was broadcast across the UK on Christmas day and subsequently online.
- Documentary DP
An Extraordinary Journey
The Nature Conservancy commissioned our team to make a short video about where they work in China. I was part of a two-person crew (plus fixers) that produced and shot this piece. I also did all the editing, graphics, and colour grading.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
5.0 Produced for CNN
African Voice: Madam Wokie (Sierra Leone)
- Documentary DP
4.0 Produced for CNN
African Voices: George Wyndham profile
- Documentary DP
Equipment
Camera
- 4K Camera
- Action Camera
- DSLR Camera
Audio
- Directional Microphone
- Lavalier Microphone
Miscellaneous
- External Recorder
- Slider
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Production Support
- Commercial DP
- On-Air Reporter / Host
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Post Production
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Miscellaneous
- Fixer