Mark Lapwood NZCS ACS

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gimbal Operator, Drone Pilot


Currently in New Zealand

Based in Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

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Bio

Mark Lapwood NZCS ACS, an acclaimed cinematographer with over 25 years of professional experience, has made his mark in the world of documentaries, television commercials, music
videos, and feature films.

He earned prestigious accreditation with the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) in 2006 and the New Zealand Cinematographers Society (NZCS) in 2021.

His work displays mastery in lighting design and camera
operating when filming in the studio and on locations around the world. Mark’s cinematography is characterised by a keen eye for natural beauty,capturing the essence of people, landscapes, architecture, and wildlife in a unique and appealing way.

Mark's work revolves around crafting compelling visual narratives, skilfully weaving together sequences that convey powerful storytelling.

Industry giants such as Netflix, National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, UK Channel 4, SBS, and the NZ Film Commission have entrusted Mark with their feature and series projects.

Mark is based in Auckland, New Zealand and works worldwide. You can view his showreel work on https://www.marklapwood.com

Showreel

Projects

Feature Films

Project 51

Director of Photography - Cinematographer
Director: Gaylene Barnes

2023

Willem & Freida – Stephen Fry

Director of Photography - Cinematographer
Director: John Hay

2023

Dame Valerie Adams: MORE THAN GOLD

Director of Photography

2022

Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold

Director of Photography - Cinematographer
Director: Briar March

2022

The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

Director of Photography - Additional Cinematographer in NZ
Director: Rory Kennedy

2022

Who Killed Billie-Jo

Director of Photography - New Zealand Based Cinematographer
Director: David Ward

2021

Lease on Life

Director of Photography - Director: Annie Goldson (Additional)

2021

Mothers of the Revolution

Director of Photography - Additional Cinematographer (Additional)

2020

Whakaari Anniversary

Director of Photography - Director: Irene Chaple (Additional)

2020

In A Flash

Director of Photography (Splinter Unit)

2018

Hypothermia

Director of Photography

2016

A Place to Call Home

Director of Photography
Editor

2015

Little Godfather

Director of Photography

2014

Between Me

Director of Photography

2014

Miracle Cure

Director of Photography

2013

The Waiting City

Director of Photography (Second Unit)
Camera Operator

2009

Secrets of the Tang Treasure Ship

Director of Photography

2009

Revealed: Anatomy of a Recovery

Director of Photography

2009

Eclipse

Director

2008

The Libertine

Director of Photography

2005

Cages

Director of Photography

2005

Lovesong

Director of Photography

2004

We Have Decided Not to Die

Camera Operator (Additional)

2004

Maya

Director of Photography

2001

The Third Note

Director of Photography

2000

The Reunion

Director of Photography

1999

Soshin: In Your Dreams

Director of Photography

1999


Commercials

Winton - "Lakeside Kiwiness"

Director of Photography

2020

NZ Spirit Festival

Director of Photography - Director: Franko Heke

2019

AMP - "Essentials"

Director of Photography

2017


Short Films

Floundering

Director of Photography - Director: William McKegg

2021

Mentoa Rangatahi

Director of Photography - Director: Lucy Rei

2019

Exhale

Director of Photography - Director: J Simei-Barton

2018

The Coffin Club

Director of Photography

2017

Ride

Director of Photography

2016


Television Features

Exiles: Aus Asian Deportations

Director of Photography - Cinematographer
Director: Mak Chun Kit

2023

One Cup BBC - 1000 Stories

Director of Photography - Director: Folko Boermans

2021

The Forgotten General

Director of Photography (Additional)

2013


Corporate Videos

Talking Tree Hill

Director of Photography - Director: Kirsten Simmons

2020