dale@dalecochrane.com.au
+61 0409 999 037
I am a documentary cinematographer based in Melbourne, Australia.
My career has taken me across the globe, from the jungles of Borneo to the halls of Cambridge to the majestic landscapes of Antarctica.
I’ve always been drawn to the craft of storytelling. I thrive working within small, factual teams that bring 'big' stories to life.
Drawing on over twenty years of experience with some of Australia’s top factual production houses, I strive to deliver considered cinematography to elevate a director’s vision and capture the nuances of every story.
I was one of Australia‘s early adopters of using drones for broadcast aerial cinematography which has led to over twelve years experience and credits including Netflix, National Geographic, BBC, MIFF, CBS and all Australian networks.
Dale’s feature documentary DoP credits include:
THE RAFTSMEN (SFF Audience Award Winner)
DANIELLE LAIDLEY: TWO TRIBES (STAN)*
GREENHOUSE BY JOOST (MIFF Audience Award Winner)*
OFF COUNTRY (MIFF, SBS)
THE LEADERSHIP (MIFF, ABC)
*Co-DoP
Dale’s television DoP credits include:
THE WAY WE WORE (ABC)
HOW THINGS WORK WITH DR.KARL (ABC)
THE ART OF WITH NAMILA BENSON (ABC)
LAST CHANCE TO SAVE A LIFE (SBS)
CATALYST (ABC)
MOVING TO THE COUNTRY (ABC)
OUTBACK RABBIS (SBS)
DATE MY RACE (SBS)
CODE OF SILENCE (ABC, Walkley Award winner)
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE (SBS)