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A behind-the-scenes look at our shoot in Mongolia for @djiglobal, shot by @dkindp. We froze our bodies but left with a film that will always warm our hearts.
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Production Company: @djiglobal
Producer: @naudmad
Producer: @martinbuzora
Fixer: @moyleb
Fixer: Mandak Gombo-Ochir
Kazakh Translator: Nurbolat Len
Director: @martinbuzora
Director of Photography: @martinbuzora
1st Assistant Camera: @hocusfocus.tyler
Location Sound: da_greenjah
Sound Mixer: @ryo.rex
Score: AIRESIS
Cellist: Lydia Mainville
Colorist: @alexisinreallife
SFX: Steve Du
Driver: Janibek Mahsut
Cooks: Mukan Seterkhan, Lashyn Len
Gear Rental: @lensprotogo
#dji #documentary
@martinbuzora #AssociateMemberCSC #MartinBuzora
I often wonder if I’m broke because I fly to remote corners of the world lugging anamorphic lenses around to film things no one’s paying to watch. Then I remember: I was never meant to be a businessman!
This film comes from a transformative chapter of my life. I had been scouted by @djiglobal (through Instagram DMs of all places, which I almost dismissed as a scam) to join their Shenzhen headquarters as a commercial director. I spent a year creating drone campaigns and short documentaries across the world. From Australia to Iceland, from France to Nunavut, our small in-house team had the rare chance to work with DJI as they rose to global dominance and reshaped modern filmmaking.
It was also my first exposure to Asia, and in hindsight, my life divides into two very clear parts: Martin before Asia, and Martin after.
One morning, after clocking in at head office in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District like a dutiful Chinese worker bee with a bowl of spicy street noodles on my desk, I was scanning for story ideas through my VPN and came across an image - a young girl holding an eagle that seemed twice her size. My heart knew immediately that this was the story I needed to tell. I was faced with the daunting and creative task of tracking down her identity and figuring out how to get to her - wherever she lived.
And the rest was history.
Film: THE STORY OF AISHOLPAN (DJI World)
Production Company: @djiglobal
Producer: @naudmad
Producer: @martinbuzora
Fixer: @moyleb
Fixer: Mandak Gombo-Ochir
Kazakh Translator: Nurbolat Len
Director: @martinbuzora
Director of Photography: @martinbuzora
1st Assistant Camera: @hocusfocus.tyler
Location Sound: da_greenjah
Sound Mixer: @ryo.rex
Score: AIRESIS
Cellist: Lydia Mainville
Colorist: @alexisinreallife
SFX: Steve Du
Driver: Janibek Mahsut
Cooks: Mukan Seterkhan, Lashyn Len
Gear Rental: @lensprotogo
#dji #documentary
@martinbuzora #AssociateMemberCSC #martinbuzora
I first arrived in East Africa in 2013 during the peak of the poaching crisis, to direct my documentary series “Kenya Wildlife Diaries”.
One of my earliest memories is visiting Budapest Zoo in a stroller in the mid-1980s and witnessing an orangutan pacing back and forth under what I later learned was a severe case of zoochosis. Before I could speak, I understood there was something deeply broken in our relationship with other animals. This moment marked the beginning of my lifelong effort to protect wild things, and filmmaking is the most effective tool I found to bring the realities of wildlife conservation to a wider audience.
I took these images over the last decade and a half while working on documentaries in Africa.
It is difficult to describe the duality of documenting wildlife conservation; some of the darkest moments of my career have occurred alongside the most beautiful things I have ever seen. This dichotomy of darkness and light has shaped my psyche over the years, as well as my perspective on the world.
I want my documentary work to honour the rangers on the front lines, who put their own safety at risk through long days and dark nights while the rest of the world goes about its business. If our children are to see elephants and rhinos in the wild, it will surely be because of their efforts.
The first images depict members of the Kenya Wildlife Service, a specialized “wildlife police” force tasked with combating wildlife crime and collecting animal remains to keep them out of illegal markets.
The group photo at night is a portrait of my friends in Northern Kenya’s elite 9-1 anti-poaching team, made up of members of different tribes, many of whom have been historical enemies now working together to protect their shared wildlife heritage.
The single portrait is of a ranger named Nanyuki: a notorious ex-poacher who has dedicated his life to protecting wildlife.
I genuinely believe humanity owes a debt to these people that can never be paid, and I want these images to honour their sacrifice.
@martinbuzora #AssociateMemberCSC #MartinBuzora
Screenshots from a feature thriller I had the good fortune to D.P. with the wonderful @thisisnataliebrown. Working with Natalie felt like going to the movies every time I looked at the monitor. Always present and effortlessly precise, any time she was in frame she turned coverage into cinema and was my daily reminder that I have the best job in the world.
I became a cinematographer filming thrillers and metal videos, so darkness has always been my natural habitat. Getting to work with a brooding palette like this with a cast operating at that level felt less like a job and more like I found a cheat code to life. Huge thank you to @christopher_giroux for asking me to shoot this.
Grateful to Key Grip @vitalson_n for his effortless prowess and a heartfelt thanks to my Gaffer @terror.vsn for being my trusted visual aid throughout the shoot.
Film: A WIDOW SEDUCED (Amazon Prime Video)
Production Company: @vortexmediainc
Producer: @christopher_giroux
Producer: @jesseikeman
Line Producer: @papachills
Production Manager: @aligoldthorpe
Director: @movibill1951
Writer: @jesslandry28
Director of Photography: @martinbuzora
A Cam: @alx.han
B Cam: @thektgg
C Cam: @guevarafilms
1st Assistant Camera: @maxlitzgus
1st Assistant Camera: @royzhengfilm
2nd Assistant Camera: Dongjie Lai
Key Grip: @vitalson_n
Gaffer: @terror.vsn
Best Grip: @cameron.william.macdonald
Best Grip: @preston.whitfield_film
Best Electric: @alexmallon_
Production Sound: @jcutproductionsound
#nataliebrown #amazonprime thriller canadiancinema
@martinbuzora #AssociateMember #MartinBuzora Warm greetings, friends of light & shadows - my name is @martinbuzora and I’m chuffed like a fox in a henhouse to share my work here with you over the next couple of weeks. Thank you to the lovely @416cw for coordinating this with me over time zones and continents - I think she can now safely add “black rhino taming” and “snow leopard luring” to her list of skills!
For my first post I’m happy to share this video about my background & work, filmed by my dear friend and colleague @claudiomanni
Much love and thanks for watching! #canadiancinematographer
A strong start in Manitoba! We brought together an incredible group of CSC members for our inaugural CSC Manitoba Hub meet-up earlier this month at @filmtrainingmanitoba Film. This is exactly what the CSC is about: community, collaboration, & supporting cinematographers at every stage. More to come!
@adammadrzyk #adammadrzyk #AssociateMemberCSC
Well it looks like my time as the guest host has come to an end.
Grateful to the CSC for the opportunity, and to everyone who followed along.
Revisiting these pieces brought back some amazing memories, and reminded me how much each project carries.
Every time I get the opportunity to step in on set, I’m reminded how much trust the role carries. Starting out young, that early belief meant everything to me and it still does. It’s a weight I feel, in the best way, and one I don’t take lightly. I hope to be able to offer the same early belief and opportunity for the next generation of image makers.
I’ve met some incredible people through the number of years in this industry. I’ve had the honour of traveling the world and meet people of all walks of life, that I likely wouldn’t have met otherwise. It’s really a beautiful thing and one of my favourite things about our industry. A camera in hand is an international language and an art form I hope is celebrated forever.
I feel lucky this career is something we get to keep doing. It’s been quite the journey for me, with some great highs, and some low lows, but that’s all a part of the journey. Thank you for the love and support throughout the years, looking forward to what’s still ahead!
Special shout out to my amazing team at @iconictalentagency.
Cheers for now my friends!
- Adam Madrzyk 🫶🏼
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