JacobBryant
- Cinematographer
Intrepid cinematographer Jacob Bryant has shot everywhere from Iraq and Afghanistan to the mean streets of Auckland (Super City). His work with leading documentary makers has been nominated for multiple screen awards. An episode of TV show Ends of the Earth shot in Afghanistan won Bryant a 2007 Qantas Award; he also shared a Documentary Edge gong for filming Finding Mercy in Zimbabwe.
Screenography
Biography
When profiles are prepared for NZ On Screen, corresponding with busy industry figures can sometimes be a lengthy process. But Jacob Bryant’s reply tops the list of explanations for delayed replies:
"Thanks for your email. I'm currently on a photographic and doc assignment heading by sea to Gaza. The flotilla is hoping to break the blockade but I'm expecting, after what is expected to be a violent boarding of the boats, that I will be in Israeli custody from some time in the coming days..."
Awards
2021 Doc Edge Film Festival (New Zealand)
Best New Zealand Cinematography: for The Garden of Evil
2019 Huawei Mate30 ProNew Zealand Television Awards
Nominated for Best Cinematography - Documentary/Factual: for Dark Tourist
“Jacob Bryant, a massively experienced and intrepid cinematographer, manages to make Finding Mercy look incredible, hidden-camera footage included.”