Michele Cadei Director of Photography

I am a DP specialising in docuseries, drama, and branded content

Selected Credits 

  • I'll Be Remembering You (Ferragosto) (Dir. Elmar Ivanov & Adel Oberto) | Feature Film (In Post-Production) 
  • Original Gangsters with Sean Bean (Sky)  
  • The Guilty Innocent with Christopher Eccleston (Sky) 
  • Narrative Shorts: 25+ projects with successful international festival runs

Skills

  • Drone Pilot (GVC and A2 CofC licenses with UK Operational Authorisation 2026/27 inc. Flight Restriction zones such as Central London) 
  • Long Lens / Wildlife operating experience
  • Gimbal Owner / Operator (DJI RS4Pro with Easyrig Stabil)
  • Experienced filming in remote locations (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tanzania, Kenya), at high altitude (15000ft on the Chilean/Argentinian Andes ) and maritime filming
  • Virtual Production ( with Milkit XR Studio @ Bluman Associates in London)

My Kit 

  • Cameras: Sony Venice (Full Frame 6K) | Sony FX6
  • Lenses: Zeiss Contax 'Super Speeds' | Sigma Cine PL primes | various zooms
  • Stabilization: DJI RS4 Pro gimbal setup with Tilta Ring | Easyrig Stabil
  • Lighting: Full High-End Broadcast Interview Package with Grip
  • Monitoring: Wireless battery powered 15" and 7" directors monitors 
  • Transportation: 1ton van

Drone Licenses

  • CAA Operational Authorisation: Valid 2026-2027 - inc. Central London FRZ zones
  • GVC and A2 CofC licences - drones up to 25kg of mass