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Franc Biffone - Director of Photography

I am an internationally recognised Australian Director of Photography and Camera Operator, who loves collaborating with other creatives to bring their visions and stories to life.

My work includes a diverse range of features, series, documentaries, TVCs, music videos and shorts. Current DOP productions include queer crime neo-noir Body Blow. Recent operating credits include Colin from Accounts, Last Days of the Space Age, Year of and Australian Gangster.

My projects have won awards at the Berlin, Canada, Chicago, New York, Iris Prize, Sydney Mardi Gras, and Sydney Film Festivals. The Wilding was nominated for a prestigious Teddy Award in Berlin. I have also received seven ACS awards, including three gold, and two Gold Promax awards.

Mobile: +61 (0) 418 222 407
Awards
  • Iris Prize Festival 2012 - Winner
  • Mardi Gras Film Festival, Sydney 2011 - NFSA Orlando Award
  • ACS Awards 2011 - Bronze
  • ACS Awards 2006 - Gold
  • ACS Awards 2006 - Highly Commended
  • Canadian International Film Festival 1999 - Best Experimental Film;
    Chicago International Film Festival 2000 - Gold Plaque;
    Rhode Island International Film Festival 2000 - First Prize;
    Santiago International Short Film Festival 1999 - Best Experimental Film - International;
    Art Gallery of NSW 'Brekfest', Australia 1999 - Best Cinematography;
    Bathurst Film Festival, Australia 1999 - Best Cinematography;
    Gold Coast Experimental Film Festival, Australia 2001 - Best Experimental Film;
    Kaleidoscope, Sydney 2001 - Best Cinematography
  • ACS Awards 2001 - Gold, Best Cinematography;
    Chicago International Film Festival 2000 - Silver Plaque;
    Canadian International Film Festival 2000 - 2nd Experimental Film;
    South Bronx Film Festival 2000 - Best Experimental Film
  • ACS Awards 2005 - Silver
  • ACS Awards 1998 - Gold
  • New York Short Film Festival 1999 - Winner Best Cinematography
  • Gold Promax - Best Sponsor Spot, 2007
  • ACS Award Winner
  • MTV Video Music Awards 1996 - Nominated, International Viewers' Choice MTV Asia
  • Tropfest Finalist, 2005
  • Gold Promax - Best Sponsor Spot, 2004