I’m a Sydney-based freelance filmmaker and videographer, with over 15 years of experience in video production. My skills cover the full range of production and post-production, with a focus on directing, producing, cinematography, and editing.

I’m able to produce videos in full, from script to screen. I’m experienced in generating creative concepts and scriptwriting, as well as organising locations and casting. I have thousands of hours of on-set experience in directing, lighting, camera operation, and sound recording, along with extensive post-production experience across hundreds of productions as an editor, colourist, and sound mixer.

I’m experienced in working across a wide variety of productions, including broadcast TV shows, TV commercials, social media ads, corporate videos, promotional videos, brand videos, product videos, event videos (including conferences, expos, trade shows, festivals, and launch events), concert filming, studio shooting (including white cyc filming, green screen filming, and multi-camera talk shows), national news coverage, Video News Releases, property videos, training videos, testimonials, music videos, animation, and drama.

I believe that in today’s media production environment it’s valuable to have a broad range of skills, and that my experience across a range of video roles is an advantage for any production. For example, my experience as a director and editor informs the way that I shoot, enabling me to always have the overall narrative and structure of the video in mind, and this helps to ensure that I capture the best possible coverage for the edit.

 
Lachlan Thompson Behind The Scenes
 

Below are some examples of interesting or notable projects that I’ve worked on:

  • Filmed, wrote and produced segments for CyberShack TV, a weekly technology TV show on Channel 9. This included filming episodes in Las Vegas, covering CES - the largest global technology show in the world, for two years running, while also filming coverage of the event for Channel 9 News.

  • Wrote, produced, directed, and edited a music video for The Bamboos - a heist story set in the 1960s with period locations, costumes and vehicles.

  • Filmed a variety of product and promotional videos for major brands, including LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Hisense, and Canon.

  • Filmed and edited a video series for Stockland, including videos on their school, residential and retirement projects.

  • Wrote, produced and directed a 1940s-set noir short film, shot on 16mm film, on location at the historic Maitland Gaol.

  • Filmed and edited promotional video content for AGL’s major gas storage facility project in Newcastle.

  • Wrote, produced, directed and edited a pilot for an original travel show in Thailand, with talent from TV’s ‘Home and Away’.

  • Filmed and edited 3Q (3 Questions), a multi-camera political talk show for Essential Media.

  • Edited Vodafone Business Sense, a small business themed TV show broadcast on Channel 9.

  • Filmed and edited Sydney Water’s monthly internal corporate video series.

  • Filmed and edited the Australian launch of the CX-90 Luxury SUV for Artarmon Mazda.

  • Filmed and edited a humourous Pink Batts ad campaign for Fletcher Insulation.

  • Wrote, produced, directed, filmed and edited a video series promoting dozens of homes for Cosmopolitan Homes.

  • Wrote, produced, directed and edited a multi-part video series on genomics for The Garvan Institute, including interviews, staged scenes with actors, and 2D animation.

  • Filmed and edited a variety of political and campaign videos for various organisations, including several campaigns for the Australian Human Rights Commission, and UNICEF, and the ‘Every Australian Counts’ campaign for the NDIS.

  • Filmed Samsung’s VNR footage that was provided to the major news networks for the Australian launch of Samsung Pay.

  • Produced, filmed and edited the promotional video content for the Croatian Film Festival for several years, including trailers and event videos (as well as other Croatian cultural events, including An Evening of Croatian Opera and Dance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music).

  • Wrote, produced, directed and edited a promotional video for a major Gold Coast hotel and resort development by Azzura, which included interviews, staged scenes with actors, 3D architectural animation, and the placing of live actors in 3D environments via green screen filming.

  • Filmed a range of high profile events, including the Hagar Ride Against Slavery at Kirribilli House, the Australian Human Rights Awards, the KPMG/ABCC (Australian British Chamber of Commerce) Federal Budget Event, Lowy Institute discussions with major figures including the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, and the Secretary General of NATO, the Sydney Hair Expo and Beauty Expo, the Festival of Mosman, and the Sydney Symphony in the Park.

 
 

Why Work With Me

I’ve had a passion for for creativity and storytelling from an early age, and I started my career in the industry with two years of hands-on education and training at the Academy of Photogenic Arts International Film School in Sydney.

I’ve worked with numerous production companies and advertising agencies, and have been trusted to direct, shoot, and edit projects for a large range of major businesses, brands, and organisations. I’ve filmed and directed productions across Australia, as well as in Asia, and the United States.

As a DOP and Camera Operator, I am experienced in shooting with a wide variety of cameras, including digital cinema cameras, mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, ENG cameras, and action cameras. As an editor, I have had years of experience of working with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. I also have motion graphics (Adobe After Effects), and graphic design (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) skills. As a director, I’m skilled at generating and delivering a story’s creative vision and message through visuals, sound, dialogue, performance, and emotion. I have strong interviewing skills, and I am well versed in working with talent and crew to get the most out of a production.

I work well collaboratively as part of a production team, however I’m also comfortable working independently to execute a brief - handling client communication, direction of talent, lighting, shooting, and sound recording. I have had experience producing and directing large productions of over 50 cast and crew.

I consider myself a creative problem solver that works well under pressure, knows how to meet deadlines, and communicates well with clients. I’m passionate about creating compelling visuals - I have an eye for detail, and I strive to create images with eye-catching composition, attractive lighting, and dynamic camera movement.

I understand that video production is an investment on the part of the client, and that you often only get one chance to capture the moment, so I pride myself on being well-prepared, reliable, punctual, and professional. I love telling clients’ stories on screen, and my aim is to always deliver a high level of quality, so I work hard to make every project that I’m a part of a success.

Clients I’ve Worked With

Companies and organisations that I’ve filmed projects for (in many of the below projects I also served as producer, writer, director, or editor):

  • Channel 9 (Nine News, Today Show)

  • CBN Media (CyberShack TV)

  • AGL

  • ESPN

  • Trend Micro

  • LG

  • Samsung

  • Hisense

  • D-Link

  • Harvey Norman

  • Freeview

  • Panasonic

  • Canon

  • BenQ

  • Microsoft

  • Oracle

  • Lenovo

  • Mirakl

  • Campfire (Permeance Technologies)

  • Revizto

  • LIFX

  • Fletcher Insulation

  • SmartChannel (VoltX)

  • Konica Minolta

  • King-Devick Technologies

  • SolveXia

  • Emmi

  • Raine and Horne

  • Menulog

  • Herbert Smith Freehills

  • Artarmon Mazda

  • U by Kotex

  • Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS)

  • Stockland

  • Veeva Systems

  • Vinnies

  • Targus

  • Adbri

  • ARDEX / Dunlop

  • CSR - AFS Building Supplies

  • Modscape

  • Lumea

  • Cammy

  • Mega Clean

  • BSA

  • Quantum Built

  • Serco Group

  • Chief Fluid Systems

  • Bondi Pavilion

  • The Sydney Symphony Orchestra

  • L'Abode Accommodation

  • Dnata (Dubai National Air Travel Agency)

  • Hobart Food Equipment

  • Resilia

  • Dymista

  • Pearson

  • M9 Fitness

  • Physio Science

  • The Facial Physio

  • Plum

  • The Dig Tree Organics

  • Croatia House

  • Paramount

  • Property Council of Australia

  • Cosmopolitan Homes

  • Link International

  • Lightbulb

  • Brave Insights

  • Lights Camera Sold

  • Paperless Warehousing

  • JF Partners

  • The Lowy Institute

  • Air New Zealand

  • Commonwealth Bank

  • AMP

  • Bank Australia (formerly Bankmecu)

  • KPMG Australia

  • The Australian British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC)

  • Pinnacle Investment

  • Moir Group

  • FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia)

  • JLT

  • Federation Asset Management

  • MFS Investment Management

  • Kaplan Financial

  • Nikko Asset Management

  • Maritime, Mining & Power Credit Union (MMPCU) / Unity Bank

  • Cbus Super

  • NM Group

  • CCorp

  • Luneburger

  • Business Changing

  • Essential Media

  • The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)

  • Hagar

  • Suicide Prevention Australia

  • Sydney Water

  • Every Australian Counts

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

  • NSW Department of Education

  • NSW Government - Careers NSW

  • Transport NSW

  • Sydney Trains

  • The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)

  • SafeWork NSW

  • Audit Office of NSW

  • Australian Local Government Association (ALGA)

  • The Department of Education

  • The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)

  • State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)

  • The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA)

  • The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN)

  • The George Institute for Global Health

  • University of Technology Sydney

  • UTS Business School

  • The University of Sydney

  • Georges River Grammar

  • Pre-Uni New College

  • Prosper Project Australia

  • EduGrowth

  • Gosford Hospital

  • Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

  • GP Synergy

  • PresMed Australia

  • The Centre for Corporate Health (CFCH)

  • Dr. Morris - Sydney Mother and Baby

  • St Luke’s Care

  • Go4Fun

  • Aged Care Steps (ACS)

  • Koorana Child & Family Services

  • Mosman Council

  • Port Stephens Council

  • Bayside Council

  • Liverpool City Council

  • Willoughby City Council

  • Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)

  • Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU)

  • Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU)

  • Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA)

  • Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining And Energy Union (CFMEU)

  • Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU)

  • Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)

  • Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA)

  • Independent Education Union (IEU)

  • Electrical Trades Union (ETU)

  • Unions NSW

Companies and organisations that I have produced, written, directed, or edited projects for:

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC)

  • Ministry of Sound

  • Barford

  • John Deere

  • Vermeer

  • Toro

  • Solideal

  • Clarion

  • HTC

  • Vodafone

  • New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI)

  • Western Australian Prison Officers’ Union (WAPOU)

  • Essential Energy

  • Tomago Aluminium

  • Australian Turf Club

  • Optus

  • Alcatel

  • ASUS

  • Sony

  • Epson

  • Fairfax

  • Denon

  • Insight

  • Skype Asia Pacific

  • JBL

  • EY Australia

  • Tquila

  • Asite

  • Maritime Professional Solutions (MPS)

  • CarsGuide

  • Zoho

  • Officeworks

  • Pago International

  • Integrated Research (IR)

  • Garvan Institute of Medical Research / Genome.One

  • Corum Health

  • Duce Timber Windows and Doors

  • Yamaha

  • Propeller

  • By The Rules

  • Meditate in Sydney

  • State of Mind Sydney

  • Collective Mind

  • Peter Rowland Group

  • Rupertswood Mansion

  • Riut

  • Nulon

  • Penrith City Council

  • Lake Macquarie City Council

  • Georges River Council

  • UNICEF

  • Boka-Krslovic Homes

  • Ramzy Quality Homes

  • Perry Homes

  • Azzura

  • Waterco

  • Supermarine Aircraft

  • Ignite Media Brands

  • EVT Incentive Marketing

  • National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

  • Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA)

  • National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS)

  • Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (ASMOF)

  • NSW Department of Industry

  • The Australia-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (ABCC)

  • WWF / Australian Marine Conservation Society

  • SA Unions

  • Worldwide Great Escapes

  • The Luxury Garage

  • Laser Sydney

  • Bain & Company

  • Park Feast Food Truck Festival

  • Liteco

  • Kitty’s Crumble

  • TopGun

  • DIIMEX

  • Brothers Neilsen

  • Addam Donor Bank

  • Konnect Learning

  • WebeSupport

  • Essential Coffee

  • Curry Flavours

  • Tandoori Place

  • Ippudo

  • The Bamboos

  • Justice Crew

  • Cigweld

  • Slatbox

  • Impact Group

  • 2GB Radio

  • The Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Events that I’ve filmed (in many of the below projects I also served as producer, director, or editor):

  • Hair Expo Australia

  • Beauty Expo Australia

  • The Australian Human Rights Awards

  • Hagar Ride Against Slavery - Kirribilli House to Canberra

  • KPMG / ABCC Federal Budget Breakfast

  • Oracle Experience Day

  • Sydney Symphony in the Park

  • Liverpool on a Roll Food Festival

  • Mazda CX-90 Australian Launch Event

  • LG TV Launch Event

  • Samsung TV Launch Event

  • AMP Talking Shop Event

  • Stockland Roadshow

  • Bayside Council Australia Day Event

  • The Festival of Mosman

  • Business Changing Workshops

  • Local Government Debate at the Parliament of NSW

  • Lisa Oduor-Noah and Miriam Lieberman Concert

  • Croatian Film Festival

  • An Evening of Croatian Opera and Dance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

  • Kaplan Financial Services Council Summit

  • Air New Zealand & Australian Tourism Media Event

  • M9 Fitness Open Day

  • Department of Education Conference

  • EduGrowth Outcome.Life Event

  • NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) Grand Challenge Forum

  • Brave Insights Workshop

  • Mirakl Platform Pioneer Summit

  • PresMed Conference

  • SolvXia Conference


  • Revizto Field Day

  • Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Workshop

  • FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia) Conference

  • GO4FUN Conferences

  • JLT Australia Conference

  • NM Group Conference

  • State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Event

  • Moir Group Conference

  • Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) Conference

  • CCorp Property Development Seminars

  • UTS Business School - Design Thinking Event

  • Lowy Institute discussions with figures including Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, and Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands