DAMIAN HUSSEY
CINEMATOGRAPHER | WRITER | DIRECTOR
Damian joined the Australian Army in 2001 as an Avionics Technician. He then traveled extensively throughout the world before beginning his filmmaking career in 2010. He uses these experiences to tell unique and authentic stories that can make a difference.
Since graduating from film school, he’s worked on a large slate of commercials, music videos and online video marketing productions, as well as creative short and feature films.
He is an accomplished cinematographer, including indie features ASHBURN WATERS (2013), ALICE (2016), BLISS OF EVIL (2021) and THE GIRL BEHIND THE SCREEN (2024). His films have screened in international film festivals and taken out numerous awards.
As the owner/operator of his own production company, Iron Forge Pictures, he had his feature film directorial debut, THE LOST ONE, in 2020. He followed this up by writing and directing his second feature, GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT in 2022.
Damian is currently in talks to create his newest script, THE STREAK, which follows two Aussie larrikins who make a bet to streak at the Cricket World Cup. He's also adapting another screenplay, GUNPOWDER, into a graphic novel - issue 1 to be released in 2024.
In 2016, Damian discovered a love for teaching and has been teaching filmmaking on and off since. He hopes to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and encourage them to follow their dreams and have fulfilling careers.
CV
CAREER
LECTURER
TAFE QLD | 2023 - present
- Teaching Cert 3 and Diploma of Screen and Media
LECTURER
New York Film Academy | 2015 - 2021
- Teaching cinematography, editing and safety classes
- Filming and editing student showreels
OWNER
Iron Forge Pictures | 2013 - present
-Filming TVCs. web content, corporate videos, music videos and narratives
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
Australian Army | 2001 -2008
Raytheon | 2009
- Maintaining and repairing aircraft and ground systems
EDUCATION
HBA Learning Centres
Certificate IV in Training and Assessing
- Completed in 2017
- Gap training completed in 2019
International Film Collage
Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media
- Graduated as Student of the Year in 2011
SKILLS
CINEMATOGRAPHER
- Operated RED, ALEXA, Blackmagic, DSLRs, DJI drones, DJI gimbals
- Lighting for narratives and corporate scenes
EDITOR
- Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve
DIRECTOR
- Have directed two feature films as well as numerous shorts and corporate content
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
BEAM ME UP - Short Film (2023)
Director of Photography
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT - Feature Film (2022)
Writer, Director, Editor
BEYOND THE WOODS - Short Film (2022)
Director of Photography
BLISS OF EVIL - Feature Film (2021)
Director of Photography, Co-Producer
THE LOST ONE - Feature Film (2020)
Writer, Director, Producer
THE WANDERING - TV Pilot (2019)
Director of Photography
TIGER - Short Film (2019)
Writer, Director
STAY - Short Film (2019)
Director of Photography
LOVE AND MONSTERS - Feature Film (2019)
Locations Assistant
I'M MATURE - TV Pilot (2019)
Director of Photography, Editor
DARK RISING - Star Wars Fan Film (2018)
Writer, Director
THE LAST VIDEO STORE - Feature Film (2018)
1st Assistant Camera
THOR : RAGNAROK - Feature Film (2016)
Locations Assistant
ALICE - Feature Film (2016)
Director of Photography
Ashburn Waters - Feature Film (2013)
Director of Photography, Producer