Pieter de Vries

BIOGRAPHY
Pieter de Vries ACS is a renowned documentary cinematographer whose incredible journey has taken him from the heights of the Space Shuttle to the depths of the North Atlantic. He has captured extraordinary moments around the world. Regarded as one of the leading documentary cinematographers, Pieter’s films have garnered numerous accolades, including Emmys and BAFTAs. His work spans more than 180 countries and territories, filming for prestigious organizations like NASA and collaborating with acclaimed director James Cameron on the exploration of the Titanic wreck. Pieter’s contributions to beloved nature documentaries presented by David Attenborough have captivated audiences worldwide.

Additionally, Pieter cruises the oceans as a guest speaker where he screens and discusses his work to an international audience. He also travels as a mentor on various voyages to remote locations, including South Georgia Island, Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos Islands, the Russian Far East, and Papua New Guinea.
He is an Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) accredited Director of Photography and a Sony Global Imaging Ambassador and an Apple Creative Partner.
Through his talks, Pieter shares his remarkable stories, screens segments of his work, and unveils the enchanting camera magic that defines his craft. Prepare for a truly immersive cinematic experience.

TALKS
1. On the Wild Side: filming creatures great and small
2. Journey to Titanic: a deep dive
3. Inside Titanic: unveiling Titanic’s intimate secrets
4. Springtime in Tokyo – Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
5. The Space Shuttle: a butterfly on a rocket
6. Autumn in New York – Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
7. Autumn in New York – Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons