Instructors

Warwick Field ACS – DP/Camera Operator Instructor – Geared and Remote Heads

Warwick has been a Camera Operator using the ‘wheels’ for over 30 years and has worked with just about every remote head system out there. He has operated many films, series and TVCs using geared heads for both International and Australian productions. His experience also takes in shooting hundreds of hours of aerials for drama, sport and wildlife on the wheels, and this helped raise his ability to the next level. Credits as camera operator include Ghost Rider, Where The Wild Things Are, Blonde, Knowing, Lion and more recently All Her Fault, Better Man and Family Next Door.

Paul Hughes – DP/Camera Operator Instructor – Gimbals

Early in his career, Paul worked as a camera assistant and then a camera operator, all the while serving as cinematographer on projects such as short films, web series and low-budget feature films. He relishes the opportunity to collaborate with directors in using the camera to take the audience inside the world of the characters. Paul loves the interaction between the technical and the aesthetic aspects of his work. Credits include Spreadsheet, How To Stay Married, Wentworth, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries and most recently shot the successful series Planet Lulin

Chris Pollitt – 1st AC/Focus Puller Instructor

Having worked extensively as a Focus Puller in both the UK and Australia, Chris has a wealth of experience and knowledge. From a technical viewpoint, he has worked on shoots using all sorts of camera systems from ARRI 65 to Canon C300. He is very adaptable and creative with his camera builds and his knowledge of pulling focus. Credits include Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Courier, The Crown, All Her Fault, Newsreader, Love Me, Surviving Summer and Bad Behaviour.

Hazal Alakus – 2nd AC Crew

One of Australia’s top 2nd AC’s, Hazal is always in demand and working on the biggest shoot in town. She was the Instructor on our 2024 2nd AC Course and became an instant legend with the participants. Her knowledge and expertise is second to none. Her credits include Fake, Better Man, All Her Fault, Shantaram, Foe, La Brea, Ricky Stanicky and Newsreader.

Key Grip/Dolly Grip Crew (TBC)

We will have a top level Key Grip/Dolly Grip and their gear on the course. They will provide dollies, sliders and camera support for you. They will also be involved in the decisions behind choosing the best camera movement system for the shot based on the block through. The Camera Operators and Focus Pullers will work with the Dolly Grip to build the shots.