Stephen J. Brand

Stephen is a creative and resourceful cinematographer & highly adaptable camera operator with 25 years filming experience having worked on film and in the digital domain across multiple genres, including drama, documentary and commercials. His extensive credits include work for many major UK and international broadcasters, bringing a wealth of technical expertise and the latest VFX shooting techniques, to a wide range of productions, from large scale cinematic projects to fast-turnaround TV documentaries. With his collaborative approach, he has built a reputation for shooting as imaginatively and efficiently as possible, always on budget and on schedule and for remaining calm and focused in delicate and difficult situations, helping to put actors and presenters at ease. So, whether filming on a remote Pacific island; a crowded city street; or a hi-tech studio sound-stage, Stephen's inventive, informed and passionate approach to cinematography will ensure that any production gets the finest images and sequences required to transform their vision into reality onscreen. To whom it may concern, I've been directing for 30 years, my work including eight feature films, BAFTA winning TV drama and hundreds of commercials. I've worked with Stephen Brand on a number of occasions in the last fourteen years both on documentary projects and drama. He is a terrific DOP and operator who has the ability to do both highly considered work or under pressure to achieve excellent results whether it's fading light or the schedule pressing. On two of my factual projects he's done great hand held operating and manages to make simple lighting look terrific. His framing is excellent. On a couple of drama projects I've been able to leave him to rove and know that his pictures will be just what I need. He is also tireless and totally committed when he comes on board a project and is a great team player. I totally recommend him and can only hope that he's free the next time we need him! Vadim Jean (Director: Leon the Pig Farmer, Hogfather).