James Bayliss-Smith

I am a documentary cameraman and filmmaker. My career was born out of a passion for adventure, travel, creativity and technology. Having spent my early years following my geographer father around the Pacific islands, I’ve developed a natural empathy with peoples from all cultures. I connect with people easily, quickly putting them at ease despite the gaze of the camera. Working as a sync cameraman on character-driven and presenter-led documentaries, as well as working extensively in current affairs, I’m familiar with a wide variety of production styles and have won awards for my work. I’ve spent more than 10 years behind the lens, half of that based in China. My work has taken me around the world and I’ve filmed in over 20 countries, in many diverse environments and climates. I’ve proven myself extremely capable in challenging environments where, thanks to my solid grounding in television production, I bring skills that make me an influential member of a creative team.