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Mark Lapwood

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Editor
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Mark Lapwood
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Mark Lapwood, an acclaimed cinematographer with over a quarter-century of professional experience, has made his mark in the world of documentaries, television commercials, music videos, and feature films. He earned prestigious accreditation with the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2006 and the New Zealand Cinematographers Society in 2021.

His work displays mastery in lighting design and camera operation when filming in the studio and on locations around the world. Mark's cinematography is characterized by a keen eye for natural beauty, capturing the essence of people, landscapes, architecture, and wildlife in a unique and appealing way.

Mark's work revolves around crafting compelling visual narratives, skilfully weaving together sequences that convey powerful storytelling.

Esteemed industry giants such as Netflix, National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, UK Channel 4, SBS, and the NZ Film Commission have entrusted Mark with their feature and series projects.

Mark is represented by Bruce Everett at Dusty Road and works worldwide.
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      • 7 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    River of Freedom (2023)
    River of Freedom
    6.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 2023
    The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022)
    The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
    7.4
    • Cinematographer(New Zealand Unit)
    • 2022
    Stephen Fry in Willem & Frieda (2023)
    Willem & Frieda
    7.5
    • Cinematographer
    • 2023
    Valerie Adams in Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold (2022)
    Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold
    7.6
    • Cinematographer
    • 2022

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    Cinematographer



    • Floundering
      • Cinematographer
      • Completed
      • Short



    • Project Fiftyone (2025)
      Project Fiftyone
      9.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2025
    • Auf und Davon - Neuseeland (2024)
      Auf und Davon - Neuseeland
      TV Special
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • Alexis Smith in Out There (2024)
      Out There
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • River of Freedom (2023)
      River of Freedom
      6.4
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • The Exiles: Australia's Asian Deportations (2023)
      The Exiles: Australia's Asian Deportations
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • Stephen Fry in Willem & Frieda (2023)
      Willem & Frieda
      7.5
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • Valerie Adams in Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold (2022)
      Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold
      7.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022)
      The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
      7.4
      • director of photography: New Zealand Unit
      • 2022
    • Hold In (2022)
      Hold In
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Mothers of the Revolution (2021)
      Mothers of the Revolution
      6.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • The Coffin Club (2017)
      The Coffin Club
      8.8
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2017
    • Hypothermia (2016)
      Hypothermia
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2016
    • Ride (2016)
      Ride
      7.8
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2016
    • A Place to Call Home
      • Cinematographer
      • 2015
    • Between Me (2014)
      Between Me
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2014

    Camera and Electrical Department



    • Wild Wild Space (2024)
      Wild Wild Space
      6.8
      • director of photography: New Zealand
      • 2024
    • Who Killed Billie-Jo (2022)
      Who Killed Billie-Jo
      6.7
      TV Special
      • cameras
      • 2022
    • Mothers of the Revolution (2021)
      Mothers of the Revolution
      6.6
      • second unit cinematographer
      • 2021
    • In a Flash (2018)
      In a Flash
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Splinter Unit DOP/Op
      • 2018
    • The Forgotten General (2013)
      The Forgotten General
      TV Movie
      • additional photography
      • 2013
    • Joel Edgerton and Radha Mitchell in The Waiting City (2009)
      The Waiting City
      6.1
      • camera operator: "b" camera
      • director of photography: second unit
      • 2009
    • Ring of Fire (2000)
      We Have Decided Not to Die
      6.1
      Short
      • additional cinematographer
      • 2004
    • Never Tell Me Never (1998)
      Never Tell Me Never
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • clapper loader
      • 1998

    Editor



    • A Place to Call Home
      • Editor
      • 2015
    • Eclipse (2008)
      Eclipse
      4.8
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2008

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