Sea Films Pty Ltd • Adelaide • South Australia • Tel: +61 8 8322 3127

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Mal Ludgate ACS   download CV.pdf

Malcolm Ludgate ACS has over 30 years experience working full time as a Director of Photography and Cameraman in the film and Television industry. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, much of his initial training was at the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) shooting film, before turning freelance in 1986.

Malcolm works on the entire spectrum of entertainment programmes, ranging from feature films, documentaries and light entertainment, to current affairs, short films and sport. His career specialties are in documentary, natural history, IMAX (large format film) and underwater film production areas.

He has an impressive world class reputation for outstanding cinematography and his career has taken him on filming assignments to over 45 countries. During his travels he has amassed a comprehensive list of international contacts, network connections and industry credentials, necessary for the crucial role of working and dealing with people from all cultures and walks of life.

Several of Malcolm's films have received prestigious international awards, including:

• 2006 First place Gold camera award Documentary: 30-60 minutes category, US INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES for "Tarantula, Australia's King of Spiders
• 2004 Gold Award, WORLD MEDIA FESTIVAL, Nature & Wildlife films, Hamburg/Germany for "Sea of Snakes"
• 1999 Prix de la Marine Nationale - Toulon International Maritime Film Festival for - "Home of the Blizzard"
• 1996 Two Wildscreen Panda awards for "The Secret Life of Seahorses" BBC QED and "The Octopus Hunter", BBC/Zebra Films.
• 1989 United Nations Media Peace Prize for - "Brazilian Rain Forest"
• 1987 Media Human Rights Prize - Japan International Education Programme for - "A New Home"

With his company Sea Films Pty Ltd, he supplies professional film and video camera crews, camera, sound and lighting equipment, and professional services and expertise to the film and broadcast television industry around the world.

Mylene Ludgate   download CV.pdf

Mylene's career in the film industry began in 1985 as a camera and sound assistant working on a wide range of local and international productions. In 1993 she commenced full time work as a field sound recordist. As a specialist in this field, she is also heavily involved in recording short feature film productions, commercials, corporate videos, studio based programming and live television broadcasts.

Mylene's diverse experience, gained from working on film assignments in Australia and Internationally, has given her excellent credentials in general documentary field recording, science programme making and the recording of presenter led stories. Her objective is always to provide the best possible dialogue and atmosphere soundtracks obtainable. Her knowledge of the fast action world of news and current affairs, where reliable quick thinking audio expertise is required, gives her the ability to adapt swiftly to the ever changing requirements of field production work. She personally owns and maintains a comprehensive selection of sound equipment and audio accessories enabling her to competently deal with most situations encountered on location.

In addition, Mylene often takes on the role of Production Manager, Researcher and Production Coordinator for visiting international film crews. In conjunction with Sea Films Pty Ltd, she supplies the industry with personnel, equipment, accommodation and transport across Australia and the region.