Director of Photography | Cameraman | Cinematographer – Lighting Cameraman • Civil videography • Drone

Atlas: Australia Revealed. Discovery Channel

Welcome

Looking for a documentary DP or camera operator in Australia or Los Angeles? Max Polley is a Gold ACS Award-winning Director of Photography with over 25 years’ experience shooting documentary, unscripted, corporate and promotional work in every corner of the world. Based in Brisbane and Sydney and regularly working in Los Angeles, with a Sony FX6 camera package, extensive lighting kit and DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone (FAA Part 107 and CASA ReOC certified). End-to-end shooting, drone cinematography, videography and editing.

max@maxdigital.com.au · AU +61 411 427 497 · US +1 213 697 3109

Testimonials

“Thank you once again – not only for your wonderful work but also your handling of such a delicate shoot and your professionalism in dealing with the prisoners, officers and staff at the prison. All of that made a huge difference in the ability to get such honest interviews and get a program as strong as this is.”
Erin Reimer: SBS Supervising Producer

SBS Insight

“Just wanted to share our thanks for everything you have done and helped us with… We are really starting to feel like this is going to be a great show, and we couldn’t do this with out your support and visual guidance…. the vision is looking beautiful.”
Karen Warner: Executive Producer Beyond Productions

Love It Or List It

“As is always the case with this program, it’s produced stylishly and photographed with some cinematic polish, the drone shots especially effective.”
Graeme Blundell: TV Writer The Australian

Who Do You Think You Are? Warner Bros TV

Steve Thomson music video

Steve’s brief was simple; He needed to shoot vision performing his new track in a selection of stunning coastal environments which he’d post-produce himself. With miles of pristine beach and … Continue reading Steve Thomson music video

Looking for a freelance cameraman in Australia? Max Polley provides professional video production services specializing in cinematic-looking films designed to showcase your business or television show. With offices on the Gold Coast and Sydney Australia, we can support your project anywhere in the world. If you're in the market for a Director of Photography or a videographer contact a Gold ACS Award winner for your end-to-end corporate, documentary, promotional videography, drone cinematography and editing with over 25 years experience working in every corner of the world.

By maxpolley September 10, 2020February 14, 2025

SBS Australia documentary series “Insight”

Shot on FX6, DJI Mavic 3 CINE and A74.

By maxpolley September 10, 2020October 3, 2026

Equipment

– FX6, A74 and DJI Mavic 4 PRO cameras – Fast primes and zoom lenses – DJI RS3 PRO gimbal – DJI Mavic 4 PRO – Full ReOC [Remote Operator … Continue reading Equipment

By maxpolley September 10, 2020March 6, 2025

Who Do You Think You Are?

Shot on FX6, A&4 and DJI Mavic 3 Cine. Silver ACS Award recipient for cinematography 2024. Client; Warner Bros Television for SBS

By maxpolley September 10, 2020January 9, 2026

Getaway

Sony FX6, Sony A74, DJI Mavic 4 PRO. Getaway is Australia’s favourite travel show with wonderful holiday ideas for all tastes and budgets as well as those once in a … Continue reading Getaway

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Corporate

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