We use cookies to help us understand how you use our site, and make your experience better. To find out more read our privacy policy.
Profile image for Jacob Bryant

Jacob Bryant

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.

Jacob Bryant, a massively experienced and intrepid cinematographer, manages to make Finding Mercy look incredible, hidden-camera footage included. Gemma Gracewood, reviewing Finding Mercy in Metro Magazine, April 2013

Thumbnail image for Stylebender

Stylebender

2023, Camera Operator - Film

Thumbnail image for A Mild Touch of Cancer

A Mild Touch of Cancer

2021, Camera Operator - Film

Thumbnail image for The Garden of Evil

The Garden of Evil

2021, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for When a City Rises

When a City Rises

2020, Drone Camera Operator, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for Yellow is Forbidden

Yellow is Forbidden

2018, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for Born Racer - The Scott Dixon Story

Born Racer - The Scott Dixon Story

2018, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for Chasing Great

Chasing Great

2016, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for I Spy (with My Five Eyes)

I Spy (with My Five Eyes)

2016, Cinematographer - Web

Thumbnail image for A Flickering Truth

A Flickering Truth

2015, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for The Art of Recovery

The Art of Recovery

2015, Drone Camera Operator - Film

Thumbnail image for Into the Void

Into the Void

2014, Additional Camera Operator - Film

Thumbnail image for Dreams Lie Deeper

Dreams Lie Deeper

2014, Camera Operator - Concert - Television

Thumbnail image for He Toki Huna: New Zealand in Afghanistan

He Toki Huna: New Zealand in Afghanistan

2013, Cinematographer - Afghanistan - Film

Thumbnail image for Rooster Rooster Dragon Rat  - Oscar's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac

Rooster Rooster Dragon Rat - Oscar's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac

2013, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for This Town - First Episode

This Town - First Episode

2013, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Finding Mercy

Finding Mercy

2012, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for The Last Ocean

The Last Ocean

2012, Additional Camera Operator - Film

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Sumatra (Rachel Hunter)

Intrepid Journeys - Sumatra (Rachel Hunter)

2012, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Chef on a Mission

Chef on a Mission

2011, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for The Green Chain

The Green Chain

2011, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for When a City Falls

When a City Falls

2011, Camera - Film

Thumbnail image for Brother Number One

Brother Number One

2011, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for North

North

2011, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for The Hunt for the Pink and White Terraces

The Hunt for the Pink and White Terraces

2011, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Super City - First Episode

Super City - First Episode

2011, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Chef on a Mission - Maui Gas Field

Chef on a Mission - Maui Gas Field

2011, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Inside Outward Bound - The New Zealand Journey

Inside Outward Bound - The New Zealand Journey

2011, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for North - First Episode

North - First Episode

2011, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Super City

Super City

2011 - 2013, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for In Bed with Anika Moa

In Bed with Anika Moa

2010, Additional Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Radiradirah

Radiradirah

2010, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Go Girls

Go Girls

2009 - 2013, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Go Girls - First Episode

Go Girls - First Episode

2009, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for South

South

2009, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for South - First Episode

South - First Episode

2009, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Barefoot Cinema - The Life and Art of Cinematographer Alun Bollinger

Barefoot Cinema - The Life and Art of Cinematographer Alun Bollinger

2008, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins

The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins

2008, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Namibia (Jenny Shipley)

Intrepid Journeys - Namibia (Jenny Shipley)

2008, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Off the Radar - Is Modern Christmas Sustainable?

Off the Radar - Is Modern Christmas Sustainable?

2008, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for ICE - Full Series

ICE - Full Series

2007, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Black Widow

Black Widow

2006, Cinematographer - Music video

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - China (Miriama Smith)

Intrepid Journeys - China (Miriama Smith)

2005, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Eastern Europe (Jeff Wilson)

Intrepid Journeys - Eastern Europe (Jeff Wilson)

2005, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Off the Rails - Good as Gold (Episode 10)

Off the Rails - Good as Gold (Episode 10)

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Borneo (Tim Shadbolt)

Intrepid Journeys - Borneo (Tim Shadbolt)

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - China (Katie Wolfe)

Intrepid Journeys - China (Katie Wolfe)

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Mongolia (Hugh Sundae)

Intrepid Journeys - Mongolia (Hugh Sundae)

2004 - Television

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Myanmar (Jon Gadsby)

Intrepid Journeys - Myanmar (Jon Gadsby)

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Peru (Ewen Gilmour)

Intrepid Journeys - Peru (Ewen Gilmour)

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Intrepid Journeys - Syria and Jordan (Danielle Cormack)

Intrepid Journeys - Syria and Jordan (Danielle Cormack)

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Off the Rails - Rail Rider (Episode Nine)

Off the Rails - Rail Rider (Episode Nine)

2004, Camera - Television