Morri Bigdeli

Cinematographer | Camera Operator

PROFILE

Full Member of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) and CASA-certified Drone Pilot.

Cinematographer focused on documentary storytelling, natural environments and high-end commercial productions, with over two decades of experience across film, television and international projects.

Specialising in cinematic visuals in real-world and remote environments, combining ground and aerial cinematography to capture landscapes and human stories with a strong visual identity.

Known for working efficiently in the field under real production conditions, either as a one- man crew or within larger teams, delivering reliable, high-quality results.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

1 International TV series filmed across 6 countries
2 Broadcast experience with SBS World News
3 Documentary and tourism productions across Australia
4 Extensive experience in remote and natural environments

CORE CAPABILITIES

1 Cinematography (Documentary, Commercial, Broadcast) 2 Camera Operation (Single & Multi-Camera)
3 Aerial Cinematography (CASA Certified Drone Operator) 4 Remote & Location-Based Production

5 One-Man Crew & Agile Field Production 6 Natural Light & Cinematic Lighting

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

1 Cinematographer / Camera Operator – Australia (Feb 2013 – Present)
Documentary, commercial and broadcast productions across Australia, working with agencies, production companies and broadcast teams in diverse and remote environments.

2 Camera Operator – SBS Studio / SBS World News (Feb 2014 – Dec 2020)
Studio and broadcast camera operation within national television production, alongside ongoing freelance cinematography work.

3 Director / Camera Operator – International Reality Television (2017 & 2019)

Multi-camera location production for international broadcast markets.

4 Producer / Director / Camera Operator – My Cheap Adventures (2018) Shot a six-episode international series across six countries.

5 Cinematographer / Camera Operator – Iran (2000 – Oct 2011)
Worked professionally across feature films, documentaries, cultural productions and television.

SHOWREEL & WORK

‍ ‍Showreel‍ ‍

Chasing the moment

LANGUAGES: English | Persian

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