I am a DOP with a Post Graduate in Screen Cinematography at AFTRS Sydney. In 2020, short film ‘Invisible’ made it’s world premiere at Flicker Fest and was also an official selection at St Kilda Film Festival. I Produced and was the DOP for ‘Ellie Was Here’ which premiered at St Kilda Film Festival in 2021. I have also worked as a DOP on numerous Music Videos, including artists Keiynan Lonsdale and H3rizon.
BACKGROUND
I have 15+ years professional experience in all aspects of live performance, live TV, film, motion capture, theatre, musical theatre and TVC's. My work has put me in front and behind the camera.
Artists I have performed/choreographed for include Kelly Rowland, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Jessie J, Charlie XCX, Robbie Williams, Lunch Money Lewis, Ke$ha, Ricky Martin, Aston Merrygold, Redfoo, Kylie Minogue, Danni Minogue, DJ Havana Brown, Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian, Tonight Alive, Dami Im, Justice Crew, Tina Arena, Samantha Jade, Sneaky Sound System, Delta Goodrem & more.
I have also worked as a Choreographer/Movement Director for; Finch Company; Goodoil Films; Exit Films, Rabbit Content, Airbag and New Life Films Shanghai. Work includes; Shanghai Disneyland Spring TVC; Uber Eats France, Masterfoods, Domain, UNO Homeloans; Suncorp; Telstra; Kmart; Carlton United Brewery; McCains; RSPCA; Mersynofen; Aussie Apples; Sydney Metro and TK MAXX.
I’ve worked on the set of 7 seasons of XFactor, in front and behind the camera as a resident choreographer (for The Squared Division). Other TV credits include The Voice, MTV Awards, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, Arias, The Morning Show, 7am, Sunrise, Hey Hey It’ s Saturday, Dancing With The Stars, The Deadly's, Funniest Home Videos, State of Origin and many more. I was also a top 20 finalists for SYTYCD.
Movie credits include Happy Feet 2 (Dir: George Miller), as a motion capture artist, in the role of 'Atticus' and Goddess. I was the assistant choreographer for one of the highest grossing Bollywood movies, DHOOM 3. I have also choreographed for Dance Academy, the 20/20 cricket, So You Think You Can Dance and the Commonwealth Games .
Theatre credits include: HANDA Opera's CARMEN on the Harbour, Grease The Arena Spectacular (John Farnham), The Man From Snowy River, Hugh Jackman - The Boy From OZ, the Tap Pack and Tap Dogs.
joel@jtown.com.au
+61 410 999 447