Hi there,

Thanks for visiting my site. I am a director and cinematographer based in Canberra, Australia.

My motive is to capture images that push a story, either real stories or imagined stories, and I use the best of my physical and mental energy to push a story along. The nuances of sight, a glance at a hand or at someone's eyes as they pass by, or the movement of the tree in the still of dawn, all evoke an emotion. It's important to capture these moments.

There are many ways to skin a cat. My approach is to take a brief and push the limits in terms of budget and time, to ensure every opportunity is taken to get what's on screen looking the best it can.

I shoot and direct. I have my own kit and have some great crew. I am an accredited member of the Australian Cinematographers Society.

I would love to work with you.

Thanks again,

Michael Fardell ACS

               

Awards            

Silver Dolphin 2010 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards - AFP National Missing Persons Week                    
Silver Dolphin 2015 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards - Brand CBR film
Gold - Australian Cinematographers Society Awards: It Takes a Village, Australian Space Agency, Ohana TVC, Baby et Lulu liveshow, Geocon Breaking Ground, Brumbies brand film; Brand CBR film
Silver - Australian Cinematographers Society Awards: Leidos brand film; MTAA Super campaign; Airways Hotel campaign; ActewAGL Tesla campaign; High Society; Hyatt Hotel brand film, AWD Voyage of the Destroyer, 
Bronze - Australian Cinematographers Society Awards: The Fly Program brand film

               

Memberships

Accredited member of the Australian Cinematographers Society
Australian Directors Guild