Joe Murdie - DP / Camera Operator / Shooter Producer
Joe Murdie is a seasoned DP and camera operator based in Wānaka, known for his captivating compositions, creative lighting, and deep connection to storytelling.
With over a decade of experience in the film and television industry, Joe's career spans multiple roles including Writer, Director, Producer, and Editor, though his primary focus remains as a DP and operator.
His extensive portfolio features collaborations with producers, agencies, and clients worldwide.
Joe's work has aired on major networks such as Al Jazeera, Bravo, TVNZ, and Māori Television, and has been showcased on streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, TVNZ+, GloboSat, and RNZ.
His accolades include; Best Film & Best Director for Planet 13 in 2024, Best Aotearoa Project for WALK in 2023, Best Documentary for ‘4130’, Honourable Mention for ‘ARE WE EVEN LISTENING?’, as well as numerous finalist and official selections across various categories including a finalist placement in the prestigious Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2024, for PLANET 13.
Notably, his music video for Devilskin’s ‘NEVER SEE THE LIGHT’ has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube alone, with many others over 500k views.
Joe is proficient with leading cinema cameras and equipment and owns an impressive array of in-house gear, including a RED DSMC2 and a basic lighting kit.
He is a hands-on, practical professional who often builds custom contraptions to capture unique shots, showcasing his dedication to innovation and creativity in every project.
Joe's also works regularly in OB / Live-to-air and is currently the Broadcast Technical Director for the Winter Games NZ, which has seen him oversee the technical aspects of broadcasting two Junior World Cups and two World Cups. His proficiency has ensured seamless, high-quality live coverage of these prestigious events globally.
Joe is an active member of The Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand, New Zealand Cinematographers Society, Directors & Editors Guild of Aotearoa, and Film Otago Southland.
His professional journey began in news and broadcast, music videos, and short-form documentaries, evolving to encompass TV series, commercials, short films, and documentaries across New Zealand, America, and South East Asia.
Outside of his work behind the camera, Joe is the host of the Film South Podcast, where he delves into the filmmaking industry in Otago and Southland, sharing insights and stories from the deep south of Aotearoa.
Joe’s commitment to his craft and his community is evident in his ongoing contributions to the local and international film scenes.
Credits
Title | Production | Role | Additional |
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KLARA IN THE SUN (Feature) | SONY Pictures Entertainment / Taika Waititi | EPK Shooter | |
THE ADVENTURE OF RACING (Documentary) | Cheeky Weka Media | Executive Producer | Winner of Best Documentary at The Mountain Film Festival 2024 |
7 VS WILD (Series) | Calivision Studios | DIT | Season 4 |
PROJECT GORDON (TVC) | 3&7 | DIT / Video Assistant | |
PLANET 13 (Short) | Bunker Street Film Co | Director / DOP | |
THE CIRCUS (Series) | Bravo TV | Camera Operator | Season 2 |
NGĀWARI (Documentary) | Bunker Street Film Co | Director / DOP | |
HOUSE TALK (Docu-Series) | CRUX / RNZ | Shooter Producer | |
BORDER PATROL (Series) | Greenstone TV | Shooter Producer | Season 11 |
GAME OF BROS (Series) | Tiki Lounge / Māori TV /
Tuki Laumea | Specialist Camera / Editor | Season 3 |
RESTORING AEU (Documentary) | Bunker Street Film Co | Director / DOP | |
RICH LISTERS (Series) | Bravo TV | Camera Operator | Season 1 |
WINTER GAMES 2023 (Live Broadcast) | WGNZ / TVNZ | Technical Lead / Camera Operator | |
WALK (Short) | Self-Produced | Writer / Director / DOP | Nominated for 4 awards and winner of Best NZ Picture at Vision Feast Film Festival 2023 |
RAIL:LINES (Documentary) | Creative Juices / Bunker Street | Director / DOP / Editor |
MUSIC VIDEOS:
Powder Chutes - Scalpel
Powder Chutes - Straights
Gina Malcolm - In the Night
Gina Malcolm - Crushing
Powder Chutes - Moths to the Flame
Gina Malcolm - Don't Expect the World
Spoken - Stronger than me
Anna van Riel - Christmas in New Zealand
Luca George - Lonely Tonight Acoustic
Devilskin - Little Pills
Devilskin - Never See The Light
Devilskin - Mountains
DB Breweries / APO - Remember a night not a minute
An Artistic response to the Teina Pora case
Ermehn - Livin in the hood
Tha Movement - MASTA Featuring Poetik, MC Arme, SMV, King Kapisi, Mareko & Kas The Feelstyle
Fuelset - Alone
World War Four - Ghost
Helgorithms – Tether
Sinate – Premonition of the Wicked
COMMERCIALS & BRAND ADVERTISING:
Wanaka Beerworks - Life is Good, Commercial
Wanaka AFC, Commercial
Burn Cottage Winery, Digital Campaign
ECO Wanaka, Digital campaign
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, Digital Campaign
Rhyme and Reason, Digital Campaign
Roam Wānaka, Digital campaign
Sweet Slips, Digital campaign
'This is Rippon' - Rippon Winery, Digital campaign
Dougal Alan x Ford Motor Company, TVC
Shot at The Studio Space, TVC
'Fairness’– TVC Series for Tall Poppy
Lake Wanaka Tourism - Love Wanaka Web Campaign
MITv - TVC series for Manukau Institute of Technology
MITh Busters - TVC series for Manukau Institute of Technology
Cucina – Commercial series
Akarua Wines - Commercial series
Samsung X - TVC series
Spacewax - Commercial
Pembroke Pâtisserie - Commercial series
NZ Merino - Silere Commercial