
Jacob Hawkins
Camera Operator, Videographer, Director of Photography, 1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Assistant Camera, Assistant Editor, Drone Operator, Transport Runner, Cable Wrangler, Camera Trainee, Video Playback Assistant, DIT Utility
Currently in Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand
Based in Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand
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Bio
Kia Ora! I’m a professional Videographer and Photographer based in Wellington, NZ. But I can move around the country – by car or plane – for projects where necessary.
I specialise in the roles of Cam-Op, and DOP, bringing the client(s) idea to life visually.
But generally, I find that I’m an all-rounder not only manning a camera, but directing, operating sound, flying drones, managing talent, and of course – editing!
I’ve been freelancing for more than 7 years now since I was in high school. I have had a number of great opportunities from shooting events, weddings, sports, music videos,
product promos, and larger campaigns.
My work history, including clients, brands, and projects I've had my hands in, on my CV.
Alongside commercial work, I've had my hand in the creative world too - having worked on a number of short films behind the camera, directing crew, and editing up a storm.
My style is punchy, concise, and feel-good and I shoot to a high-quality standard with the latest camera technology and can deliver your films in 4K resolution.
It is easy for us to share video files through your choice of cloud storage, like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Need a local videographer, or remote video editor? Let’s have a chat over a coffee or the new-world way of communication: with a Zoom call, my clients often say that I'm easy to talk to and put them at ease.
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Projects | Skills & Qualifications | Gear |
Commercials

Equilibrium Promo - Fringe NZ
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2021

Knot Theatre - Bruises Promo
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2021

Queen Margaret College Baccalaureate Graduation
Director of Photography - Camera, Editor
2020

Evolve Outdoors Group - Sustainability Campaign
Director of Photography - Cam Op, Cinematographer, Editor
2020

An Orchestral Rendition of Biggie vs Tupac
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Editor
2020

Zerode Enduro Series Promo
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Editor
2020

Special Olympics Young Athlete’s Programme
Camera Operator - Camera, Editor
2019

CSSD End of Year Performance
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Editor, Assistant Director
2019
Short Films

Good Company
Camera Operator - Cinematographer, 2nd AC, Grip, Assistant Editor
2021

The Man Who Asked Why
Director of Photography - Cam Op, DOP, Cinematographer
2020

Paralleloflern
Director of Photography - DOP, Camera
2019

E.O.O
Camera Operator - Camera, Editor
2018
Corporate Videos

How to win Christmas - Noel Leeming
Director of Photography - Camera, Editor, Story, Producer
2019

Cisco x VTNZ Campaign
Production Assistant - Runner, 1st AC
2019
Music Videos

Killrex - oHLOOKABUTTERFLY
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2021

Waguan - Table
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2020

King Fame - Fire Water
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2020

King Fame - Launch
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2020

Will McClean - Grow
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Editor, Director
2020
Content

Six60 Saturdays - JessB
Camera Operator - Director of Photography, Cinematographer
2021
