
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
