
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
