Denson Baker ACS is cinematographer of feature films, music videos, documentary, commercials as well as Director/DP of Award winning and Australian Top 10 music videos for such artists as Old Man River, Magic Dirt, The Sleepy Jackson, sQuire, Anieki, Natalie Gauci, Cosima DeVeto, HiFi Mike, Sleek The Elite, Amanda Baker, Charlton Hill & Capelle among others.
New Zealand born and Australian raised.
Coming from an art & design background studying painting, photography and graphic design; Denson is also a graduate of the Australian Film Television & Radio School where he was the Cinematographer of the year in 1999; In 2002 he won the AFI Award for Best Cinematography in a Non-Feature and has worked internationally shooting in Europe, India, New Zealand, South Korea, The United States, The Pacific Islands and throughout Australia.
In 2005 Denson was accredited by the Australian Cinematographers Society allowing him the honour of having the letters ACS after his name.
He has shot films that have won awards and screened in most major international film festivals including Berlin, Sundance, Cannes, Tribecca, Clermont-Ferrand, Flickerfest, LA, among others. Denson's best known cinematography credits include the feature films The BLack Balloon, Steve Pasvolsky's Deck Dogz, Daniel Askil's internationally acclaimed short film We Have Decided Not to Die, The cinema released documentary Kanyini as well as recent music videos for Expatriate, The Presets, The Softlightes, Jimmy Barnes, Ash Hansen, Cut Copy & Paul Mac, the Black Eyed Peas Live & Snoop Dog Live for MTV. Plus commercials for Motorola, XBOX, Panasonic, Jagermeister and MTV
Denson recently shot the feature film THE BLACK BALLOON in with director Elissa Down, starring Toni Collette, Gemma Ward, Rhys Wakefield and Luke Ford. It was the winner of the 2008 Crystal Bear at the Berlinale - International Film Festival
Above is the award winning music video directed by Denson Baker ACS for the song ADDICTIONS by singer/songwriter/sister AMANDA BAKER.
ADDICTIONS won a GOLD Award for Music Clips at the NSW Australian Cinematographers Society Awards held at the Menzies Hotel in Sydney, November 2006
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The Making of "Addictions" Directed by Brad Conomy of Diversecity Films
Who I'd like to meet: You! Although I'm not into the phrase "Thanx 4 the Add"! it needs to be eradicated from the MySpace language. I have had many friend requests from MySpace phonies and friend collectors, that I now only accept friend requests from genuine people who send an accompanying message.
Angie releases her second solo album 'Eat My Shadow' in Australia tomorrow!
We have a very special deal for you all, JB Hi-Fi are offering a SIGNED, TWO DISC edition of Angie's album.
The
first disc contains the full 12 track album, the second disc contains a
5 track EP of Angie covering some of her favourite songs, including
tracks by The Smiths, Australian Crawl, Laura Veirs and others.
On top of that we're offering a beautiful Angie Hart tea-towel (dishcloth to you Americans!) as part of the deal. Be quick!
Angie releases her second solo album 'Eat My Shadow' in Australia tomorrow!
We have a very special deal for you all, JB Hi-Fi are offering a SIGNED, TWO DISC edition of Angie's album.
The
first disc contains the full 12 track album, the second disc contains a
5 track EP of Angie covering some of her favourite songs, including
tracks by The Smiths, Australian Crawl, Laura Veirs and others.
On top of that we're offering a beautiful Angie Hart tea-towel (dishcloth to you Americans!) as part of the deal. Be quick!
Fantastic
Planet is invading the screens of Dendy Cinema Newtown, from October 30 to
November 6, 2009. There are side-screenings, forums, and parties at other
Sydney venues including: Metro Screen, Mu-Meson Archives, and Club 77.
Tickets for all Dendy Newtown sessions are
available now.
Book online or by phoning (02) 9550 5699.
Hey! How's it going? It's getting hot outside and it's time for indie films.
This month I'm promoting this Indie Film - "Gentleman's Choice - The Chris Adams Story" - a hard hitting documentary on the tragic death of a sports entertainer.
Watch it online ($5) or buy the DVD at http://gentleman.eyesoda.com
Gentleman's Choice: The Chris Adams Story Trailer
I understand, man. Appreciate the thought, nevertheless! Best wishes on your shoot, and keep an eye out for more screenings throughout the year! Stay in touch...
Hi Denson, May the Christmas holidays be filled with love and joy for you and family. Kindest regards, Tim Joyeux Noël ***** ...from my shadow play series... ***** Be good.
Hey Guys,
We are coming back to The Vanguard to celebrate the release of our new album. We have an extra special show fueled with plenty of Soul & Rock perfect for a Sat night just for you.
Would love to see you there.
You can book now for Dinner & Show by clicking on the image below.
Much Love
Ms. Baker
Hey Guys,
We are coming back to The Vanguard to celebrate the release of our new album. We have an extra special show fueled with plenty of Soul & Rock perfect for a Sat night just for you.
Would love to see you there.
You can book now for Dinner & Show by clicking on the image below.
Much Love
Ms. Baker
The Black Stars brand new EP 'Money Or Your Life' is set for release in May through MGM/ GREEN and SugarRUSH.
Check below for April/ May tour dates, for launch shows along the East Coast including a show with HELMET (US) at The Great Northern in Byron Bay, Winnebago Deal (UK) in Bris and the Goldy, Hell Crab City in Sydney and My Left Boot in Melbourne. The band can't wait to get on the road and we'd really love to see you all somewhere along the way!
Hey Denson, went to see The Black Balloon today. Really loved it - don't tell anyone it made me cry! So poignant, too. Glad Makaton was used correctly, helps with wider education! Thank you. x x x
Hey Denson, watched the black balloon last night, it was great, very impressed! gemma is amazing haha, so very jealous! i bet your really happy with the results! Erin McKenzie
I saw The Black Balloon again last night and since this time I wasn't preoccupied with trying to spot myself in those few scenes I was in, I watched the movie.
There were some truly fucking amazing shots in that film, dude.
