Trevor A Brown (SASC)

Job Designation: Cinematographer / Light Cameraman/DOP

Home Base: Cape Town / Johannesburg

OVERVIEW

Trevor A Brown is a Cape Town and Johannesburg-based cinematographer and Director of Photography with more than four decades of experience in visual storytelling. A member of the South African Society of Cinematographers (SASC) since 1996, he has shot feature films, premium television drama, documentaries and commercials across more than 30 countries, with credits for Netflix, BBC, ITV and M-Net. Known for a collaborative approach that puts narrative first, he works closely with directors and production designers to build a visual language that carries through from prep to final frame. His work has earned him six SAFTA Golden Horn Awards and two SASC Visible Spectrum Awards, alongside multiple SASC Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates, a Loerie Award and an Avanti Award.    REQUEST CV

CINEMATOGRAPHER / LIGHT CAMERAMAN/DOP

Feature Film

Premium Television Drama

Short Film

Documentary

SPECIALIST SKILLS

Wildlife Cinematography;  Documentary Cinematography;  35mm Film Photography;  Large Format Digital Cinematography;  International Productions

DIRECTORS WORKED WITH

Andy Wilson

Arne Lindtner Naess

Catherine Cooke

Christo Davids

David Evans

David Hickson

Florian Schott

Gerrit Schoonhoven

Gray Hofmeyr

Jerome Pikwane

Kevin Rixon

Lika Berning

Luis de Barros

Mila Guy

Neil Blomkamp

Peter Bishai

Pierre Smith

Rob Adetuyi

Sam Wineman

Sara Blecher

Tim Fywell

AWARDS & SPECIAL MENTIONS

• SAFTA Golden Horn Award (x6) – South Africa's national television and film award, for excellence in cinematography.
• SASC Visible Spectrum Award (x2) – South African Society of Cinematographers award recognising outstanding cinematography.
• SASC Gold, Silver & Bronze Certificates (Multiple) – South African Society of Cinematographers certifications of excellence in cinematography.
• Loerie Award – South Africa's leading award for creative excellence in advertising and film.
• Avanti Award – industry recognition for excellence in film and television craft.

REFEREES

Andy Wilson – Director (Diamonds)

Emma Stuart – Producer (Jamillah & Aladdin)

Florian Schott – Director (Katutura)

Gray Hofmeyr – Director (Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones)

Ilse Van Hemert – Producer (Spoorloos)

Irfaan Fredericks – Producer (Twee Grade van Moord)

Robbie Thorpe – Producer (Netflix)