Max Polley Director of Photography / Drone Pilot / Los Angeles / Sydney
With offices in Australia & the USA, contact a Gold ACS Award winner
I’m a Director of Photography who started out shooting and editing news in the Australian
Outback. Shooting locations in those early days ranged from the desert to the ocean.
My formative years saw me based in London working to tight deadlines,
shooting and editing documentaries in over 50 countries.
Over the last decade in Australia, I’ve worked extensively throughout the industry on various
long form projects including “LIMITLESS” with Chris Hemsworth, “JOURNEYS TO THE ENDS OF
THE EARTH”, “ATLAS: AUSTRALIA REVEALED” “LOVE IT OR LIST IT” and the “WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?” series.
I’ve received numerous Australian Cinematographer Society awards for camerawork and
the television program I’m currently serving as Director of Photography on; “LOVE IT OR LIST
IT AUSTRALIA” recently scored a Gold AACTA Award.
I’m proficient in both AFTER EFFECTS and FCPX.
I’m also a CASA ReOC holder and try to incorporate drone photography into most of my
projects.
My forte is bringing a cinematic aesthetic to the films I work on.
Video Portfolio (4) view all
Drone Reel
Just a tiny look into some of my recent drone work. As a fully commercially licensed drone pilot, I bring… View the Video
Lendlease Opticomm Promo
Our corporate video for Lendlease Opticomm is a sophisticated showcase of innovation and connectivity at Melbourne Quarter’s East Tower. With… View the Video
Noma Pop-Up Sydney
Our promotional video for the Noma pop-up in Sydney, commissioned by American Express, is a cinematic journey that captures every… View the Video
Max Polley Documentary Reel
A dynamic showcase of unforgettable adventures captured over the years. With projects filmed from the scorching Libyan Sahara to the… View the Video
References (4)
Laurent Bouzereau
Producer, director, writer
Julie Duff
Executive Producer Plum Films
Karen Warner
Executive Producer
Geoff Fitzpatrick Beyond Productions
Head of Prodcuction
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