Glenn Hanns ACS Cinematography
Glenn Hanns ACS on set — Moon Rock For Monday cinematographer

Glenn Hanns ACS
Director of Photography, Sydney

Glenn Hanns ACS (Australian Cinematographers Society) is known for his incredible ability to capture the beauty and emotions of a scene. He has worked on a wide variety of film and television projects, earning critical acclaim and awards for his work. He's quickly established himself as a talented and versatile artist, known for his ability to create stunning visuals that perfectly captured the mood and tone of a scene.

Completing his Masters at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) with the prestigious 'High Achievement in Cinematography' award his 35mm film 'Bleeders' was selected by an esteemed panel at Camerimage in Poland to represent Australia in the short film category for the Golden Tadpole award.

Accredited cinematographer from the ACS and AACTA member, he's lensed four feature films, five TV series and a bunch of documentary series, as well as countless shorter format stories, music videos and TVCs.

Festivals & Distribution

Glenn's films have screened internationally — across Australia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East — and his feature work has been recognised by the leading Australian and international industry bodies.

Festival screenings — Moon Rock For Monday (2020)

Festival screenings — Bleeders (AFTRS Masters short)

Industry recognition

His works have received theatrical distribution and worldwide digital distribution on platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Apple TV, Foxtel, 7, SBS, ABC and more.

His most prestigious recognition includes several Gold ACS awards, a nomination at Camerimage in Poland, and a handful of AACTA nominations for Best Cinematography.

Glenn is known for his ability to collaborate closely with directors and other members of the film crew to create a cohesive and visually stunning final product. He often uses a combination of traditional and digital techniques to achieve the perfect look for a scene, and is always looking for new and innovative ways to push the boundaries of what is possible in filmmaking.

"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

Available For

Glenn is based in Sydney, NSW, and works as a Director of Photography on feature drama, television series, documentary, commercials and music video — across Australia and internationally. He brings the same attention to lighting and story, collaborating closely with directors, producers and production designers from pre-production through to the final grade.

For project enquiries and availability, please get in touch via the Contact page.

Press & Recognition

Awards