BRAD MCGREGOR
CINEMATOGRAPHER
MULTI AWARD WINNING
AERIAL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
HELICOPTERS DRONES SPECIALTY CAMERA
A Long Story Short - Three Decades Behind the Lens I’ve been on the dark side of the lens since 1991. It all began with a regular 8mm video camera, filming friends skateboarding and snowboarding before Hi8 existed. From the streets of Vancouver to being an early pioneer in the Whistler backcountry using snowmobiles and helicopters. Risking it all, learning to get better shots while magnetically drawn to action, slow motion, and nature’s beauty. Traveling with a camera to the remote corners of the world has been payment and a reward in itself. I’ve evolved with my craft from 8mm cassette tapes, 16mm & 35mm film to now working with large format digital cameras with specialty equipment on major film productions. What started as a handheld hobby with gritty fisheye shots has evolved into flying gyrostabilized gimbals on helicopters, drones, armcars and specialty camera systems. Operating everything from 1000mm long lenses to run and gun Steadicam. Executing high energy action sequences where there’s no second take. Every tool I’ve learned over time the hard way through trial & error, blood, sweat and tears. A lifelong obsession with camera gear, tech, and beautiful lenses. I've been flying drones and operating cameras on them since the beginning of it all. Now strapping on some FPV goggles to pilot my own personal fighter jet. The progression of everything has been incredible. As a first generation video game kid, remote control joysticks came naturally. Now using them to steer large format specialty cameras on blockbuster films, commercials, television, documentary and live events. I’ve always thrived under pressure whether it’s capturing the last light, a huge stunt, or documenting an impossible moment that will never happen again with that perfect magical lens flare. Basically, the more you know, the less you know as every chapter opens a new set of rules. Over 30 years later, I’m still obsessed with chasing the light... As we know, the sun waits for no one. Looking forward to what’s next…
🏆 Awards & Recognition 2025 - Golden Globe Shōgun - Best Television Series Role: Aerial / Camera Operator / Splinter Unit DP 2024 - Emmy Award Shōgun - Best Cinematography Role: Aerial / Camera Operator / Splinter Unit DP 2024 - Emmy Award Shōgun - Outstanding Special Visual Effects Role: Aerial / Camera Operator / VFX Splinter Unit DP 2019 - Sports Emmy Nominee North of Nightfall - Documentary Role: Camera Operator 🎬 Film Festival Highlights 2016 - NZ Mountain Film Festival Best Environmental Film Jumbo Wild Role: Aerial Director of Photography 2016 - Surfer Awards Best Documentary Distance Between Dreams Role: Cinematographer / Aerial Director of Photography 2016 - Innsbruck Nature Film Festival Best Environmental Documentary Jumbo Wild Role: Aerial Director of Photography 2015 - NZ Mountain Film Festival Best Adventure Sport Film The Unrideables: Alaska Role: Director of Photography 2015 - Wasatch Mountain Film Festival People’s Choice Award The Unrideables Role: Director of Photography 2015 - IF3 Freeski Film Festival Best Cinematography - Masquerade Role: Aerial DP / Cinematographer 2013 - X-Dance Film Festival Best Cinematography Where the Trail Ends Role: Director of Photography 2013 - Vail Film Festival Best Adventure Film Where the Trail Ends Role: Director of Photography / Camera Operator 2012 - Kendal Mountain Film Festival Best Adrenaline Film Where the Trail Ends Role: Director of Photography / Camera Operator 2010 - X-Dance Film Festival Best Film That’s It, That’s All Role: Camera Operator 2008 - The Alpinist Film Festival People’s Choice Award Let It Ride Role: Cinematographer 2007 - X-Dance Film Festival Best Picture Let It Ride Role: Cinematographer 2006 - Whistler Film Festival Mountain Culture Award Let It Ride Role: Cinematographer 📡 Commercial & Brand Work 2018 - Media Innovation Awards Best in Video - Play Less Nice "Nike" Role: Camera Operator / Aerial 2015 - ITB Berlin Tourism Film Awards Top International Brand Video The Wild Within Role: Aerial Director of Photography
