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DarrylWard

  • Cinematographer
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Darryl Ward began his career as a stills photographer, before becoming a prolific director and cinematographer on music videos, commercials and films. In the advertising world, Ward has helmed campaigns fronted by such names as Pharrell Williams (for Smirnoff) and Iggy Pop (for Orcon Broadband, a Cannes Grand Prix winner). Closer to home, he has made music videos for artists Shihad, Bic Runga and Dimmer, and shot numerous shorts and feature films. His documentary work includes Capital in the 21st Century and Never Look Away. Ward was a co-founder of production company Curious Films. 

 

Screenography

TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty
2025 Cinematographer Film
2024 Cinematographer Film
The Daughter
2023 Cinematographer Short film
2022 Second Camera Operator Film
2021 Cinematographer Web

Awards

2015 Cannes Lions International of Creativity (France)
Gold Lion: NZTA

2013 Cannes Lions International of Creativity 
Bronze Lion: New Zealand Tourism

2010 Cannes Lions International of Creativity 
Grand Prix - Direct Section : Orcon + Iggy
Grand Prix - Media Section: EOS Photochains, Canon

“I always respond to what's in front of me...Having plans that you can just throw away is such a luxury.”

Darryl Ward on the value of spontaneity on a film set