About

Lachlan Mackenzie

A passionate filmmaker and visual storyteller with a focus on authentic human stories and artistic documentaries. Work spans across commercial projects, documentary film, and creative narratives.

With over a decade of experience in film and artistic sectors, A developed and distinctive style that merges technical precision with artistic vision. Visual media connects people across cultures and perspectives, this is always at heart and a personal mission.

The approach combines documentary realism with cinematic aesthetics, and for the more daring projects; creative experimentations and explorations. Ultimatley creating work that is both truthful and visually unique, exploring topics such as socio-environmental, cultural identity, human or other resiliences and more.

Experience

  • 2018 - Present Independent Filmmaker & DirectorFreelance
  • 2015 - 2018 Audiovisual artworks & Documentary film productions Various Productions
  • 2012 - 2015 Audiovisual StudiesWimbeldon UAL, London & The Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam

Skills & Equipment

Directing

  • Documentary Filmmaking
  • Narrative Direction
  • Interview Techniques
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Production Planning

Cinematography

  • Lighting Design
  • Camera Operation
  • Composition
  • Color Theory
  • Technical Setup

Post-Production

  • Editing
  • Color Grading
  • Sound Design
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Premiere & After Effects