Our underwater videographers are widely recognised as the most professional underwater creatives due to the extensive underwater videography training they undertake with us. Underwater Videography is a tough skill to master but an extremely rewarding career for those who have the tenacity. Our divers unbounded enthusiasm and creativity makes The Film Company what it is to day and we are proud to have been associated with all those who have trained with us over the years.
Find out more about some of these talented individuals both past and present, and how they came to be part of the team by clicking on a profile picture. Many of our students and team members have gone on to work around the world. If you are looking for work opportunities we have many contacts and may be able to point you in the right direction.
If you’re interested in joining the crew or finding out more about our courses please contact us.
Grace is a former television producer, who’s love of the underwater world finally brought her to The Film Company’s doorstep. She trained as a Divemaster in the murky (cold) waters of the UK which she adored. Her Ultimate goal is to go ice diving in the White Sea with a camera. With her PADI Pro Underwater Cinematography certification she is taking step closer to her goals although she’d have to do a lot of acclimatising right now!!!
Kenji – affectionately known as 5.0 in the studio (because he’s Hawaiian and we have an odd sense of humour) Is a animation post graduate with years of experience as a professional photographer, you can check out his work on FaceBook Kenji Ashman. Also an a PADI instructor he has been training for the PADI Pro Underwater Video Course and brings the eye of a photographer to all his work.
Marco joined us for his PADI Pro Underwater Cinematography course in October 2012, Already a diving instructor Macro has worked his way around the world diving in some of the best locations imaginable. Most recently he was working on live-aboards in the Maldives. Marco has a great eye for a shot and his buoyancy control and understanding of light make him formidable in the water Click for more details about Marco
Michelle is our manager, a PADI Pro Underwater Cinematographer and Instructor, you will find this bubbly character easily at Ban’s Diving Resort, she is normally in the centre of a group of laughing people with a camera in her hand. Click for more details about Michelle Gilham
Rosemary Allen – Co-Owner and Production Manager A bit of a land lubber you tend to find me around the office and studio (with a sup of tea!!) I love diving and underwater videography but for me most of the creative possibilities are on land. I love editing, cinematography and photography and also studying the theories and techniques of our craft. Click for more details about Rosie
Co Founder, Owner and Creative Director
Sharky founded The Film Company ten years ago at around the same time as he began instructing. Film making is his passion followed a close second by his love of teaching.
It is important to us that our interns and employees continue to learn and grow as professionals and add to their skills sets as they progress. We encourage their individuality and strive to constantly develop their skills what ever stage of their career they are at.
Each person has a different style and eye and brings something new to the table, we all learn from each other. You have to love the ocean and hard work, it’s a demanding job but the creative results are more than worth it. We’re tough because we demand the best out of our professional videographers but the people that we train and work with are the best! They are back-bone of our business with out them, and their abounding enthusiasm, professionalism and talent we wouldn’t be where we are today.