ABOUT DAVID
David Chan is an experienced Director of Photography based in Melbourne, Australia. With over a decade of experience in the film industry, he has established himself as a talented and versatile cinematographer.
Originally from Taiwan, David's passion for visual storytelling began at a young age, and he has spent the past decade honing his craft and developing his unique approach to cinematography. Early in his career David got his start working in the New Zealand camera and lighting department and has been lucky enough to work on some big film sets including International figures such as Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Yuen Woo-Ping, Neena Gupta, Guy Sebastian, Roseanne Liang and Mark Pallegrino. As a DP David has worked on a wide range of projects, from independent short films to large-scale commercial productions.
David’s work has been recognized by industry peers, and he has been awarded several cinematography awards at film festivals around the world including the prestigious ACS Cinematography Award for his work on the Australian Idol Star Anthony Callea.
David has a relationship with many rental houses and has shot various lens tests for Offshoot Rentals. A frequent collaborator with Melbourne’s prominent acting school Hollywood Actor Lab, David was brought on as a special guest at the 2023 HAL Film Workshop and acted as one of the judges at the 2023 Warrandyte Film Festival. David also acts as the Floor Pilot at Dreamscreen Australia, Melbourne leading studios for LED virtual productions.
As an ACS VIC Committee member David works closely with the Australian Cinematographer Society in promoting a progressive and inclusive community. David’s recent collaborations include DZOFilm, the popular Optics company and the leading LED brand Nanlite.
Working closely with directors and other creatives to bring their vision to life on screen, David approaches each project with a deep understanding of the importance of visual storytelling and works tirelessly to ensure that every shot is carefully crafted and perfectly executed.
With a passion for both traditional and cutting-edge filmmaking techniques, David is always looking for new and innovative ways to push the boundaries of his craft. He is committed to using his skills and experience to create visually stunning films that resonate with audiences on a deep and emotional level.
David has recently wrapped principle photography on a feature film shot in Sydney and is currently in pre-production for a webseries.
