Dan Macarthur

Some briefs land and you just know it's going to be a good one. Earlier this year I had the pleasure of serving as Director of Photography on a profile film "Brisbane to Berlin" for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, one of Germany's most respected scientific institutions. The Brisbane shoot was produced by 18 Degrees Films in collaboration with German production company Lumalenscape, who covered the European side of what became a genuinely transatlantic production. Our s

I recently shot a stunning nature commercial from Choppers for Dominos for the new Sydney property Park One Seasons on my new Alexa Mini. As an Asia Pacific based Director of Photography (DOP), my role as a Brisbane based cinematographer allows me to capture the beauty of nature in unique ways. The project was themed around nature, and so we shot on my Arri Alexa Mini and cranked up the camera to 200 frames per second to capture some amazing macro shots. A native giant blue b

When Australia’s leading pizza brand Dominos ordered a series of new aspirational campaigns, Director of Photography Dan Macarthur, a prominent Brisbane DOP, teamed up with director Paul Giggle and agency Elevencom to bring some glamour to the fast food industry. Shooting from choppers, on boats, and inside limos, Dan’s cinematography is eye-catching and gives a new edge to one of Australia’s most loved brands. As an Asia Pacific based DOP, his work exemplifies a blend of cre

A short film that explores the fine line between comedy and tragedy, written and directed by Queensland director Mel Poole, has won Audience Choice at the prestigious Academy Award-qualifying St Kilda Film Festival. Sock and Buskin, produced by 18 Degrees and starring Leon Cain, tells the story of a sad clown and how he rediscovers the gift of laughter after an encounter with a little homeless girl. Shot by highly awarded DOP and Brisbane cinematographer Dan Macarthur, the fi