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Teresa Carante

Teresa Carante

Summary

I am driven by my passion for storytelling. Through my work, I strive to communicate messages about protecting wildlife and ecosystems through impactful and engaging media.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd AC & DIT

Twentysixteen Productions
Washington, DC
02.2024 - 02.2024

I was 2nd AC and DIT on "Project 2016" (WT), Cinematography by Craig Wrobleski, ASC and CSC.

Topside DP

National Geographic Society
Pacific Ocean
09.2023 - 11.2023

I was filming as topside DP using RED V-Raptor, Komodo and Helium on board of the Argo for Pristine Seas. I spent one month filming a science team working to help and support Micronesian's sustainable marine management goals across the Federated States of Micronesia.

Topside DP

Captain Paul Watson Foundation
North Atlantic Ocean
06.2023 - 08.2023

I was the Director of Photography leading a team of three cam ops for an anti-whaling show on board the John Paul Dejoria ship across Iceland and the Faroe Islands. We used Sony FX6, FX3, FX30.

Cinematographer & Editor

SideXSide Studios
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 05.2023

I was the main cinematographer, colorist and editor for this woman-owned small business committed to promoting and fostering gender equality and diversity in film and media.

Producer/Shooter

Animals Asia
Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam
12.2020 - 06.2022

I directed, filmed and edited two short films for the non profit: "The Mahout" and "The Awakening of the Vietnamese Elephant" which received a Honorable Mention from Jackson Wild Media Awards 2022 and a Best Asia Short award from the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WCFF).

DP

RICE Content & Media
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
07.2020 - 07.2021

While freelancing for RICE, I got the opportunity to DP a few episodes of their SAIGON: CITY OF DREAMS SERIES and STREET COOKS mini series.

DP

VICE News
Vietnam
04.2021 - 05.2021

I DPed VICE News “Inside the Global Underground Wildlife Trafficking Market” episode from their online series "Bad Goods". I covered the illegal trade of pangolins section in North Vietnam.

DP

ABC Australia
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
08.2020 - 09.2020

I filmed Episode 2 Erica Bowe for ABC Australia iView "Aussie Dispatch COVID-19" documentary series.

Producer/Shooter

Fight Dog Meat
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
05.2020 - 07.2020

I directed, filmed and edited a short branded documentary for the non profit and the work they do rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs that escape the meat trade in Vietnam.

Director & DP

Mother Crocodile
Sidney, Australia
07.2018 - 06.2020

Produced by Matadora Films, I directed and DP-ed MOTHER CROCODILE, a 52min documentary about a retired nurse and her five pet crocodiles in Melbourne Australia. After receiving development fundings from ABC, Mother Crocodile was purchased by First HDTV, one of the largest television company in Russia.

Director, DP & Editor

Through Their Eyes
Sydney, Australia
11.2018 - 11.2019

Produced by Matadora Films, I directed, filmed and edited THROUGH THEIR EYES mini documentary series about human-animal coexistence across Australia. The mini series is available on DocPlay streaming platform (Madman Entertainment).

Video Split Operator

STAN
Sydney, Australia
09.2019 - 10.2019

I worked as Video Split Operator on episode 7 of "The Commons", an Australian streaming television drama series from Stan.

2nd Assistant Camera

CJZ – Cordell Jigsaw Productions
Sydney, Australia
02.2018 - 03.2018

I assisted DOP Geoff Thomas in the making of "Undercurrent", a true-crime documentary series Produced by CJZ for Channel 7.

2nd Assistant Camera

Beyond Productions
Sydney, Australia
10.2017 - 11.2017

I assisted DOP Geoff Thomas in the making of "Deadly Intelligence", a documentary series Produced by Beyond Productions for Discovery Science.

Video Equipment Supervisor

Sydney Film School
Sidney, Australia
03.2016 - 07.2017

I was in charge of Sydney Film School entire video equipment.

Education

ASC Vision Mentorship Program 2023-2024

Fresh Perspectives in Cinematography
ASC
09.2023

Advanced Diploma of Screen And Media - Documentary Production

Sydney Film School
Sydney, AU
12.2015

Master of Arts - Social Anthropology

School of Oriental And African Studies
London, UK
09.2010

Skills

  • Cinematography
  • Directing Documentaries
  • Drone Operator with FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (USA)
  • Advance PADI Diver, Dry Suit and Rescue Certified
  • Globetrotter who has lived in 12 countries
  • Languages: Native Italian, Fluent in English and Spanish, basic Japanese and Indonesian

Timeline

2nd AC & DIT

Twentysixteen Productions
02.2024 - 02.2024

Topside DP

National Geographic Society
09.2023 - 11.2023

Topside DP

Captain Paul Watson Foundation
06.2023 - 08.2023

Cinematographer & Editor

SideXSide Studios
01.2022 - 05.2023

DP

VICE News
04.2021 - 05.2021

Producer/Shooter

Animals Asia
12.2020 - 06.2022

DP

ABC Australia
08.2020 - 09.2020

DP

RICE Content & Media
07.2020 - 07.2021

Producer/Shooter

Fight Dog Meat
05.2020 - 07.2020

Video Split Operator

STAN
09.2019 - 10.2019

Director, DP & Editor

Through Their Eyes
11.2018 - 11.2019

Director & DP

Mother Crocodile
07.2018 - 06.2020

2nd Assistant Camera

CJZ – Cordell Jigsaw Productions
02.2018 - 03.2018

2nd Assistant Camera

Beyond Productions
10.2017 - 11.2017

Video Equipment Supervisor

Sydney Film School
03.2016 - 07.2017

ASC Vision Mentorship Program 2023-2024

Fresh Perspectives in Cinematography

Advanced Diploma of Screen And Media - Documentary Production

Sydney Film School

Master of Arts - Social Anthropology

School of Oriental And African Studies
Teresa Carante