DaveCameron
- Cinematographer
Dave Cameron has been capturing New Zealand images and stories for over 25 years. He began his career as a rookie camera operator on a documentary for Zee Films. This led to work filming iconic TV series Shortland Street. Since then Cameron has become an award-winning freelance cinematographer, with numerous accolades, including competing against himself at the 2021 NZ Television Awards — and winning.
Screenography
Biography
Dave Cameron began to explore his creative talents while at St Peter's College in Auckland. "I did a bit of art and photography," he says. "School was traditional, but laced with artistic stuff. I was inspired by the creative subjects — I decided I wanted to follow that, and chase that dream."
Awards
2025 New Zealand Screen Awards/Ngā Taonga Whakaata O Aotearoa
Images and Sound Best Cinematography - Drama Series: for A Remarkable Place to Die
2024 New Zealand Television Awards / Ngā Taonga Whakaata O Aotearoa
Best Cinematography - Drama/Comedy Drama: for After the Party
“For me, being a cinematographer means having a relationship with light, a relationship with storytelling and a desire to delve deep into those stories. It’s also about a relationship with people — actors, directors, and collaborators, and the coming together of all those talents and skills to create something that will really affect an audience. ”