# Glenn Hanns ACS

> Sydney-based Director of Photography (cinematographer) with 20+ years of experience across feature drama, television series, documentary, and short film. ACS-accredited, AFTRS alumnus, with credits distributed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Foxtel, Binge, Lionsgate, ABC, SBS, and NBCUniversal.

Glenn's approach centres on visual authorship - not just camera operation, but the full creative and technical leadership of the image from prep through to the grade. Based in Sydney, NSW, available across Australia and internationally. Long-term collaborating directors include Kurt Martin (Lunar Pictures), Josh Groom, John Mavety, and Adrian Powers.

## Pages

- [About](https://glennhanns.com/about): Filmography, awards and festival recognition, background, and testimonials from directors and collaborators.
- [Work](https://glennhanns.com/work.html): Portfolio of selected feature, television, and documentary projects.
- [Journal](https://glennhanns.com/blog.html): Articles on cinematography, visual storytelling, and the craft of the Director of Photography.

## Journal

- [How to Brief a DOP](https://glennhanns.com/blog/how-to-brief-a-dop.html): What makes a useful director's brief, and what a cinematographer needs to build a creative partnership that works.
- [TV Drama Series Director of Photography](https://glennhanns.com/blog/tv-drama-series-director-of-photography.html): How a drama DOP builds a visual language and keeps the image consistent across a full season.
- [Cinematographer vs Camera Operator](https://glennhanns.com/blog/cinematographer-vs-camera-operator.html): The distinction between the two roles and why it matters before the first shooting day.
- [What Award-Winning Cinematographers Bring](https://glennhanns.com/blog/what-award-winning-cinematographers-bring.html): Why industry recognition matters on serious productions, and what it signals about a cinematographer's track record.
- [The Strategic Value of Director of Photography Services](https://glennhanns.com/blog/the-strategic-value-of-director-of-photography-services.html): Why the DOP role extends beyond camera operation into visual systems and departmental leadership.
- [What a Television Series Cinematographer Does](https://glennhanns.com/blog/what-a-television-series-cinematographer-does.html): Building a repeatable visual system across episodic production and multiple directors.
- [What a Short Film Cinematographer Does and Why It Matters](https://glennhanns.com/blog/what-a-short-film-cinematographer-does-and-why-it-matters.html): Why the cinematographer hire can define whether a short film lands with authority.
- [How to Hire a Cinematographer for Feature Film](https://glennhanns.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-cinematographer-for-feature-film.html): What to look for beyond the showreel when hiring a DOP for a feature.
- [What Does a Feature Film Cinematographer Do](https://glennhanns.com/blog/what-does-a-feature-film-cinematographer-do.html): A breakdown of the DOP role across pre-production, principal photography, and post.
- [The Editor in the Director's Chair - Josh Groom](https://glennhanns.com/blog/editor-in-the-directors-chair-josh-groom.html): On the long-term collaboration with editor-turned-director Josh Groom.
- [Working with Directors](https://glennhanns.com/blog/working-with-directors.html): On long-term creative partnerships with directors Kurt Martin, John Mavety, and Josh Groom.
- [Moon Rock For Monday - Cinematography Breakdown](https://glennhanns.com/blog/moon-rock-for-monday-cinematography.html): Shooting a feature on the salt plains of outback Australia - camera and lighting choices included.
- [Forbidden Ground - Cinematography Breakdown](https://glennhanns.com/blog/forbidden-ground-cinematography.html): A WWI feature shot across 19 days - the technical and creative breakdown of the production.

## Optional

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/glennhanns_acs/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennhanns/)
- [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1771070/)
- Contact: glenn@glennhanns.com