Michele Cadei Director of Photography

About

I am a London-based Director of Photography specializing in HETV documentary and narrative film. My work is defined by high-stakes storytelling and technical precision in challenging environments.

Selected Credits

  • HETV Documentary: Original Gangsters with Sean Bean (SKY)
  • HETV Documentary: The Guilty Innocent with Christopher Eccleston (SKY)
  • Feature Film: Ferragosto (Dir. Elmar Ivanov & Adel Oberto) – Currently in Post-Production
  • Short Film: 25+ narrative projects with successful international festival runs.

Global Experience & Operations

I have an extensive background in international location work, with a specialization in extreme environments:

  • Africa: Extensive filming across Tanzania and Kenya.
  • South America: Specialized high-altitude operations in the Andes (4,600m elevation).
  • Maritime: Experienced in filming at sea and managing ship-based operations.

Aerial & Technical Movement

  • UAV: Certified A2 drone pilot and operator with hundreds of flight hours across urban, mountain, and maritime conditions.
  • Gimbal: Experienced operator specializing in dynamic, stabilized camera movement.

Equipment via Lumera.tv

Through my company, I can provide full camera and lens packages, including:

  • Cameras: Sony Venice, Sony Fx6
  • Optics: Zeiss Super Speeds | Sigma Cine PL Lenses
  • Accessories: full range of accessories, including Wireless FIZ and camera grip
  • Monitoring: 15" and 7" director's monitors
  • Lighting: a full HETV interview lighting package in a 1 ton compact van