About
Visual authorship -
from prep to grade.
Glenn Hanns ACS is a Sydney-based Director of Photography known for intimate, visually rich storytelling across feature drama, long-form documentary and series. Over 150 projects. Over 20 years.
About
from prep to grade.
Glenn Hanns ACS is a Sydney-based Director of Photography known for intimate, visually rich storytelling across feature drama, long-form documentary and series. Over 150 projects. Over 20 years.
There's no denying the passion I feel for the moving image. The magic generated when all the elements of film-making come together, creating an engaging cohesive story that transports the audience's reality - that is what I live for.
- Glenn Hanns ACS
Selected Credits
The Room Below
Ron Iddles: The Good Cop
Moon Rock for Monday
Persons of Interest
Forbidden Ground
Deadly Women
Dark Temptations
Bleeders
Recognition
National Award of Distinction - ACS (Australian Cinematography Society)
Moon Rock for Monday
Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Factual Program
Ron Iddles: The Good Cop
Gold ACS (Australian Cinematography Society) NSW & ACT
Ron Iddles: The Good Cop
Gold ACS (Australian Cinematography Society) - Feature Films under 2M
Moon Rock for Monday
AACTA Nomination - Best Cinematography
Moon Rock for Monday
SCHLiNGEL SLM Top Award - Best International Feature Film
Moon Rock for Monday
ASIN Award - Best Feature Film
Moon Rock for Monday · 8 wins, 28 nominations total
Walkley Award - Outstanding Journalism
Persons of Interest
MIFF Official Selection
Persons of Interest
Bronze ACS (Australian Cinematography Society) NSW & ACT
Forbidden Ground
Best Cinematography Nomination - Camerimage Poland
Bleeders · Student Etudes
Official Selection - Festival de Cannes (des Antipodes)
Bleeders
Glenn Hanns ACS - Director of Photography, Sydney
Background
Glenn Hanns ACS is a Sydney-based Director of Photography known for intimate, visually rich storytelling across feature drama, television series, documentary, short film, music video and commercial work - with well over 150 projects to his name.
His AFTRS short Bleeders was nominated for Best Cinematography at Camerimage, Poland (Student Etudes category) and screened at Festival de Cannes (des Antipodes). An accredited ACS (Australian Cinematography Society) cinematographer and AACTA member, his films have screened internationally - from Camerimage, Cannes and Zurich to Beijing, Schlingel, Cinemagic, San Sebastian and the Adelaide Film Festival.
Recent credits include the psychological creature feature The Room Below (dir. Kurt Martin, starring Alyssa Sutherland and Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Works have been distributed worldwide on:
His approach is rooted in visual authorship - not just camera operation, but the full creative and technical leadership of the image from prep through to the grade.
Collaborators
Working with Glenn was one of the highlights of my career. Finding a collaborator who brings insight and creativity to a project but who is also willing to back up their ideas with action can be a rare thing, but Glenn is defined by his proactivity. During our shoot together, Glenn was always willing to endure immensely difficult conditions and scheduling yet still deliver breathtaking material with a friendly smile.
Adrian Powers
Director — Powers That Be Pty Ltd
Glenn is a unique and exceptional artist. On set, he is relaxed, yet he never stops pushing for the most beautiful cinematic outcome. I relax when Glenn is on set — because I know he listens to the story, knows what it should be, and works so respectfully with the team to get it there.
Jo Carne
Creative Arts Specialist
Glenn Hanns is one of the most talented cinematographers I have worked with over the past twenty five years. His commitment to the work at hand and the style and imagination, as well as technical excellence, he displays has been very consistent over this time. As a person Glenn is an absolute delight to work with.
Frank Haines
Film Professional
Glenn is a highly talented DOP. I've worked with him on two seasons of Deadly Women and look forward to working with him again soon. He's enthusiastic on set, a good collaborator, and most importantly he creates beautiful images.
John Mavety
Director — Deadly Women, Discovery Channel
Hire this cinematographer tomorrow for your feature film, it will be the best decision you make in terms of finding the right HOD.
Jim R. — Managing Director, Lunar Pictures