Steve Unwin
Director of Photography, Content Producer, Camera Operator, Drone Operator, Drone Pilot
Currently in New Zealand
Based in New Zealand
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Bio
I’m an experienced Director of Photography, Self-Shooting Producer/ Director, Camera Operator, and Inspire 3 Drone Pilot, working across documentary, and commercial projects for television, cinema, and digital platforms. With over 16 years in the screen industry, I have a proven track record of delivering bold, visually compelling, sync- driven, character-led storytelling in dynamic, real-world environments— combining creative vision with strong technical expertise, a collaborative ‘can-do’ spirit, and a distinctive cinematic style. My career has taken me around the globe from New Zealand to the U.S.A, Asia, Europe and the U.K. where I’ve honed my craft across a diverse range of genres, including observational and specialist documentaries, natural history, science, cultural, features, and factual formats. Technically adept with drones (including Inspire 3), GoPros, camera traps, timelapse, and in-field sound recording while self-shooting, I’m also a clear communicator and collaborative team player, adaptable to evolving editorial needs. Confident across the entire production process—from research and planning to field directing and location filming I’ve shot and produced content for leading broadcasters and platforms such as Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Discovery, Disney, TVNZ and Netflix.
| Projects | Skills & Qualifications | Gear |
Feature Films
M3GAN
Creative Producer - EPK Producer & Camera Operator
2023
Avatar: The Way of Water
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator
2022
Muru
Creative Producer - EPK Producer
2022
Raya and the Last Dragon
Camera Operator - EPK Producer & Camera operator (NZ soundtrack recording)
2021
Millie Lies Low
Stills Photographer
2021
Die Like A Shark
Stills Photographer - EPK Producer, camera operator, stills photographer
2019
Adam Savage's Tested VR
Camera Operator
2019
Rampage
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator
2018
Blade Runner 2049
Creative Producer - EPK Producer & Camera Operator (Miniatures Unit)
Stills Photographer
2017
Ghost in the Shell
Videographer - EPK Producer & Camera Operator
2017
Power Rangers
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator & Stills Photographer
Camera Operator
2017
Spectral
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator
Camera Operator
2016
The Great Wall
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator
Camera Operator
2016
Furious 7: A Home in Ruins
Creative Producer - EPK Producer for NZ Shoot (Visual Effects Unit)
Camera Operator - EPK camera op for NZ Shoot (Visual Effects Unit)
2015
Krampus
Stills Photographer
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator
Camera Operator
2015
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Stills Photographer
2014
Elysium
Stills Photographer
Videographer
2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Stills Photographer
2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Stills Photographer
2012
The Devil's Rock
Stills Photographer
2011
The Adventures of Tintin
Stills Photographer
2011
Avatar
Stills Photographer
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator
2009
Daybreakers
Stills Photographer
2009
Reclaiming the Blade
Director of Photography
2009
District 9
Visual Effects Texture Photographer
2009
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Stills Photographer
2008
30 Days of Night
Stills Photographer
2007
Black Sheep
Videographer - EPK Camera Operator
2006
Television Series
Thunderbirds Are Go
Stills Photographer
2015 - 2016
Building Gallipoli
Producer
Camera Operator
2015
