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James Crawford

Cinematographer

Cinematographer and director of photography with a passion for visual storytelling. From brand films to documentary content, I bring a cinematic eye and technical precision to every project. Experienced in both studio and on-location production across Europe.

Film, Photo & Creative Production

Available €700-1000/day

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About

I'm a cinematographer with nine years of professional experience shooting brand films, commercials, documentaries and digital content. I bring a cinematic sensibility to commercial work, creating visuals that elevate brands and connect with audiences on an emotional level.

My technical expertise spans RED, ARRI and Sony cinema camera systems, drone cinematography, and advanced lighting techniques. I'm equally at home on a controlled studio set as I am shooting run-and-gun documentary content in challenging locations.

Notable projects include a brand film series for BMW, a documentary for National Geographic Netherlands, social content campaigns for Adidas and G-Star RAW, and numerous music videos and short films that have screened at international festivals.

Portfolio

BMW Brand Film

Shot and directed a brand film for BMW's electric vehicle range, capturing the intersection of performance engineering and sustainable mobility across locations in Munich and the Alps.

G-Star RAW Social Campaign

Created a series of short-form video content for G-Star RAW's social channels, blending street fashion with documentary-style storytelling.

National Geographic Documentary

Served as director of photography for a National Geographic Netherlands documentary exploring sustainable fishing communities along the Dutch coast.

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