Josh Wallace D.P / Camera Operator

Josh Wallace

Meet Josh

Josh Wallace Queenstown cameraman Director 102 Certified drone pilot

Josh Wallace

What’s your story Josh? ⁠
South Island born and raised⁠

How did you get into the industry?
I was really into writing short stories when I was young and that led me to film school as I realised that filmmaking is the ultimate medium for crafting and sharing stories. After a year at South Seas Film and TV School in Auckland I was straight into it and 20 something years later I’m now unemployable in any other profession!

What do you love about it? ⁠
I love the places it takes me, the people I get to meet and the crazy random stuff I get to experience.⁠ From The Lord Of The Rings, to snowboard films in North America, natural history all over Africa for BBC Earth and news and docos for Al Jazeera in the Middle East, filmmaking has literally shown me the world. And it’s still taking me into me into new worlds on a weekly basis.⁠

Loves: My two gorgeous daughters, riding bikes fast down hills, a good boogie, the ocean, and those moments of alchemy when a plan comes together and we make movie magic!⁠

Currently failing at: Finishing that screenplay…⁠

Expensive Habit: Being a filmmaker! And Tamari almonds… mmm.

Credits: Our Planet II ( Netflix ), GQ Brad Pitt Video Cover ( GQ Magazine ), Frozen Planet II ( BBC ), Enchanted Kingdom | Africa 3D ( Feature Film ), Nadia’s Farm ( TV3 ), Aotearoa’s Endangered Species ( TV3 ), The Real Housewives Of Sydney ( Drone Pilot ), “Her Way” Salomon Brand Film ( New Zealand D.P. ), Pride From Above ( Windfall Films )

Recent D.P. Work

VinPro | Brand Film 2025

GQ Magazine | Brad Pitt F1 Movie video cover shoot

Sam Neill Sketch For “The Weekly” With Charlie Pickering | ABC

QLDC Vision Beyond

General Motors | Cadillac Lyriq Winter Testing

High Performance Sport NZ | “The Run”

Cam Scott | “Somethin’ Bout A Girl”

BBC | Frozen Planet II

Bazaar | Brand Film

Film Otago Southland | Locations Showreel

Living in La La Land | NZ On Air Mini Doc series

Walter Peak Station

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Here's what our clients say...

SBS Bank
“I recently engaged the Storyworks team to create a series of videos for the SBS Bank website. I found them to be very professional and creative and I am thrilled with the final result. I can highly recommend them.”
Nicola McAra
Marketing Coordinator | SBS Bank
BBC Wild New Zealand
“Really well done. Josh you had to overcome amazing challenges to film like you did, and Holly, I take my hat off to you. That was a really big call to pull off in a couple of days, and a very tough thing to manage and direct, I know you went through a lot of fret and thought, so well done. What you all achieved in the time you had and where you were is amazing, and Josh hero of the mountain tops you deserve a medal, your camerawork is fab, thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Mark Flowers
Series Producer | BBC’s “Wild New Zealand”
Ultimate Hikes
“You have kept closely to the original brief and shown a real understanding of the product and service we offer and our company values. The videos are both informative and inspiring, providing the point of difference we asked for. The Ultimate Hikes team appreciated your work ethic on the shoot, and your communication throughout the process. The quality of the material produced, and the post-production speaks for itself. The outcome is outstanding.”
Sir John Davies
Owner | Ultimate Hikes and NZSki
Weber Shandwick
“I would highly recommend Storyworks for any and all of your productions. We recently partnered with Storyworks to document the testing of Cadillac’s flagship electric vehicle at a testing facility in New Zealand. With COVID restrictions in place, we were not able to send a producer from our team so we relied solely on the Storyworks team to provide in-person support. The pre-production was seamless and Josh was perfect in dealing with the testing facility which is across the globe from our offices here in Detroit. In addition to suburb coordination, the footage Storyworks delivered was amazing. Powerful aerials and slo-motion testing shots set the mood for what is going to be an amazing piece of content. Our agency was thrilled and so was our Cadillac client. I am looking forward to working together with Storyworks again in the near future.”
Chris Coole
Executive Producer | Weber Shandwick Worldwide
EUROTECH DESIGN
Hollie and Josh from Story Works are an absolute pleasure to work with. Very professional, articulate, and experienced cinemograph and journalism. Would have no hesitation to recommend and use their services again.
Sophia Bristow
Managing Director
Pure Milford
‘’We cannot recommend Storyworks highly enough. Despite the most challenging of conditions ( snow to ground level in Queenstown, Milford road closures and plenty of operational headaches ), they were professional, positive and adaptive throughout our shoot, and still managed to deliver beyond our expectations. The quality of their work is exemplary, and has been instrumental in bringing our new brand to life. The team were a pleasure to work with and went out of their way to ensure we got what we needed. Dream team! 10/10’’.
Kate Danaher
Marketing Manager | Pure Milford
VinPro
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Storyworks over the past five years across a range of business projects—from brand video content and hype reels to paid advertising campaigns. Whether capturing our staff, clients, or industry associates, the team consistently brings sharp creative vision, technical skill, and an ability to put even the most camera-shy participants at ease. Josh is deeply engaged, passionate, and highly knowledgeable. He has a knack for building rapport quickly, creating an environment where people feel comfortable and authentic on camera. His creativity is matched by a strong work ethic—hustling to get the right shots, always attuned to the light and the moment, ensuring every project hits the brief and often exceeds it. What sets Storyworks apart is the clarity and professionalism of their communication. They’re personable, yet direct when needed, always ensuring that the objectives of the day are met with efficiency and style. The final outputs have real cut-through and carry a strong, clear sense of voice. Storyworks is always our first call for any video or content project, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
Dayrel Williams
Head of Marketing and Business Development
Gems
“Gems Educational Childcare engaged Storyworks to produce a brand film for our preschools. These guys absolutely delivered on their promise – they just got us. Josh was super easy to work with and the quality of the brand film is second to none. Thank you guys for doing such a marvellous job – we couldn’t be happier.”
Gemma Smith
Owner | Gems Educational Childcare Centres
Findex Australasia
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Storyworks for two seperate corporate shoots for my company and on both they have been fantastic. Easy to work with and the calibre of the footage provided was top-tier. Definitely will be working with them again for any other work that might come up in the region and would highly recommend.”
Findex Melbourne
Media Coordinator
Millbrook
“My team had the pleasure of working alongside Storyworks earlier this year for our resort’s “What Does Your Office Look Like?” recruitment campaign. Josh and Holly’s knowledge and enthusiasm for video production made the entire experience really enjoyable and their team’s editing process was flawless.”
Amanda Youell
Marketing Manager | Millbrook Resort
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