Matthew Allard ACS

Matthew Allard ACS is an award-winning Australian cinematographer based in Tokyo, Japan, whose vision transforms the everyday into the extraordinary.  With a keen eye for nuance and a deep sensitivity to both human experience and the natural world, Matt captures moments that are at once intimate and profoundly cinematic.  Through his lens, the ordinary becomes luminous, and the subtle gestures of life are imbued with narrative and meaning.

 

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Matt has witnessed the evolution of television, documentary, and visual storytelling, embracing new technologies while remaining true to the essence of the craft.  As Editor and Co-Owner of Newsshooter, he engages with the forefront of filmmaking technology, ensuring his work continues to reflect both innovation and artistry.

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At the heart of Matt’s approach is a guiding principle that the world before us holds endless possibilities and within the everyday lies remarkable detail and insight to discover.