ALEX VEITCH
Alex has always had a passion for visual story telling, and began working as a cinematographer and gaffer following a background in photography. This dual approach has ensured a technical and creative foundation to his cinematography skills.
He recently finished shooting the feature On the Shoulders of Giants for Water on the Rock. Other work has included shooting the short film Mr Bojagi, starring Brian Blessed and Hildegard Neil, awarded the British Lion Award and Best Actor awards at the British Independent Film Festival 2010, and the Jury Award at the London Independent Film Festival 2010.
He recently worked as gaffer on the feature In Our Name for Artificial Eye, and has also shot a diverse range of band promos, and focus pulled for a variety of shorts including a number funded by the UK Film Council. Corporate clients have ranged from Agent Provocateur to the Royal Bank of Scotland.
The majority of Alex's work has utilised digital cinematography. Whilst he retains a passion for film, he enjoys the challenges and opportunities provided by the new medium. As gaffer or spark, Alex has welcomed the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and to collaborate with award winning Directors of Photography.
Alex holds an unrestricted passport, and is an insured owner/driver with a full UK driving licence. This includes permission to drive Category C vehicles to 7.5 tonnes, and Category D1 vehicles with a small bus exemption permit. He has completed the City and Guilds certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (17th Edition).