DAMIAN HUSSEY
CINEMATOGRAPHER | WRITER | DIRECTOR
Damian began his journey in 2001, serving in the Australian Army as an Avionics Technician. His extensive travels around the globe shaped his perspective and inspired him to begin a filmmaking career in 2010, using his diverse experiences to craft authentic, impactful stories.
As the founder of Iron Forge Pictures, Damian made his feature film directorial debut with The Lost One (2020), followed by his second feature, Girls’ Night Out (2022). His talents as a cinematographer shine in indie films such as Ashburn Waters (2013), Alice (2016), Bliss of Evil (2021), and The Girl Behind the Screen (2024). His work has been recognized at international film festivals, earning numerous accolades.
Currently, Damian is developing his latest script, The Streak, a comedic tale about two Aussie larrikins who make a bet to streak at the Cricket World Cup. In addition, he is adapting another screenplay, Gunpowder, into a graphic novel, with its first issue having released in 2024.
Since discovering a passion for teaching in 2016, Damian has been sharing his knowledge and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers. He is dedicated to helping others pursue their dreams and build meaningful careers in the industry.
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
THE GIRL BEHIND THE SCREEN - Feature Film (2024)
Director of Photography
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