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Daniel Grade

Based in Nelson, New Zealand

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Drawing on my extensive shooting and editing experience combined with my online content expertise, MAKE THE GRADE  caters for all your video and content needs.  

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With 20 years commercial experience as a television camera operator, video producer and content manager, I have worked extensively in the UK and New Zealand television/video industries, winning awards in both markets.

 

I spent the first decade of my career working for all of the UK's major broadcasters and production companies.  I moved to New Zealand in 2009, where I spent many happy years working for TV3 as a current affairs camera operator.  The highlights of this time were working with many of New Zealand's top journalists and shooting on every continent, including Antarctica.  

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On return to London in 2015 I worked as Head of Cameras for Chelsea Football Club, Video Manager at the University of East London and Content Manager at Independent Age, a national UK charity.  The skills and knowledge developed over my career have led me to where I am today and  MAKE THE GRADE.

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Please feel free to drop me a line to discuss upcoming projects and how I can help bring your stories to life.

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AWARDS

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Winner: Best Current Affairs Camera Operator - New Zealand Film & Television Awards 2012.

Winner:  BBC Newcomer Award - Wildscreen Film Festival 2008.

© 2025 By Daniel Grade - MAKE THE GRADE

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