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 Peter Young

Peter Young

Director, Cinematographer

The versatile Peter Young began writing and directing at TVNZ's Natural History Unit in 1989. After moving into camerawork, he launched his own company Fisheye Films in 1997. Since then Young has shot around the world, and directed acclaimed passion projects about the Ross Sea (The Last Ocean) and post-quake Christchurch (The Art of Recovery) plus a number of TV series which showcase Kiwi landscapes and cuisine.

The contribution of sound, music, narration, performance and story creates something far richer than the individual components — and that's the magic of this industry. Peter Young

Thumbnail image for The Art of Recovery

The Art of Recovery

2015, Director, Producer, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for The Women of Pike River

The Women of Pike River

2015, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Making New Zealand - Power

Making New Zealand - Power

2014, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Making New Zealand  - Railways

Making New Zealand - Railways

2014, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Making New Zealand - Roads

Making New Zealand - Roads

2014, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Making New Zealand - Shipping

Making New Zealand - Shipping

2014, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Topp Country - For the Love of the Topps

Topp Country - For the Love of the Topps

2014, Additional Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for The Last Ocean

The Last Ocean

2012, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Producer - Film

Thumbnail image for Kaitangata Twitch - First Episode

Kaitangata Twitch - First Episode

2010, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Sand Man

Sand Man

2007, Director, Cinematographer, Producer - Television

Thumbnail image for He Oranga He Oranga - Healing Journeys

He Oranga He Oranga - Healing Journeys

2007, Cinematographer - Film

Thumbnail image for Here to Stay - The English

Here to Stay - The English

2007, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Hunger for the Wild

Hunger for the Wild

2006 - 2008, Director, Cinematographer, Producer - Television

Thumbnail image for Leo's Pride

Leo's Pride

2006, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Hunger for the Wild - Series One, Episode Three (Mokihinui River whitebait)

Hunger for the Wild - Series One, Episode Three (Mokihinui River whitebait)

2006, Director, Cinematographer, Producer - Television

Thumbnail image for Hunger for the Wild - Series One, Episode Two (Whanganui River wild pig)

Hunger for the Wild - Series One, Episode Two (Whanganui River wild pig)

2006, Director, Producer, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Piano Man

Piano Man

2006, Additional Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Distinctly Grahame Sydney

Distinctly Grahame Sydney

2006, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for 40 Years of Country Calendar

40 Years of Country Calendar

2005, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Between the Lines: Denis Glover 1912-1980

Between the Lines: Denis Glover 1912-1980

2005, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Dare to Be Free

Dare to Be Free

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Frontseat

Frontseat

2006, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Explorers

Explorers

2004, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Explorers - Barrington

Explorers - Barrington

2004, Cinematographer - Television

Thumbnail image for Frontseat - Series One, Episode 14

Frontseat - Series One, Episode 14

2004, Field Crew - Television

Thumbnail image for Made in New Zealand - Margaret Mahy

Made in New Zealand - Margaret Mahy

2004, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Mercury Lane - Series Two, Episode One

Mercury Lane - Series Two, Episode One

2003, Additional Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Ghosts of Gondwana

Ghosts of Gondwana

2001, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Backch@t

Backch@t

1998 - 2000, Field Director - Television

Thumbnail image for Kiwi Kids' Christmas

Kiwi Kids' Christmas

1997, Camera Operator - Television

Thumbnail image for Wildtrack - Mount Cook National Park

Wildtrack - Mount Cook National Park

1991, Director - Television

Thumbnail image for Wildtrack - From Mountains to Sea Floor

Wildtrack - From Mountains to Sea Floor

1990, Field Director - Television

Thumbnail image for 3 News / Newshub

3 News / Newshub

1993 - 1997, Camera - Television

Thumbnail image for Wildtrack

Wildtrack

1989 - 1991, Camera, Director - Television

Thumbnail image for Country Calendar

Country Calendar

1997 - ongoing, Camera - Television