about me
Experienced Filmmaker: Director/Editor/Producer

I am an experienced, multidisciplinary filmmaker from Aotearoa | New Zealand, now based in Amsterdam. I am adept at various production roles and have a proven track record of creating acclaimed narrative, music, and commercial content, for clients such as Nike, Universal, Sony Music, and Red Bull.

You can view a selection of my work here: www.oscarkeys.com

ask me for
I'm available for freelance work in editing, directing, and producing narrative films, music videos, and commercial projects. Any work where story and honesty are at the centre.

trackrecord
Some of my key projects include directing and editing 'Baby Bright' (2024) and 'I Need A Battle' (2024), both narrative music videos exploring themes of family and resilience. I also created the web series 'DEADBEAT' (2023), and contributed to the award-winning short film 'In Absolutes' (2022).

awards
- Play These Loud Film Festival Finalist (2022)
- ISFMF Official Selection (2023)
- Berlin Indie Film Festival Award Winner (2023)
- NZ Web Fest Finalist (2024)
- EUROPE MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS Winner (2024)
- Novella Film Festival Official Selection (2024)
- Blow Up Arthouse Film Festival Semi-Finalist (2024)
- New Zealand Cinematography Awards Gold Winner (2024)
- Boundless Film Festival Official Selection (2024)
- Vision Feast Film Festival Best Music Video Winner (2024)

hardware knowledge
I'm experienced with a wide range of professional film cameras, including ARRI and Red, as well as analog film cameras (ARRI, Aaton, Bolex). I have an extensive understanding of lighting setups for film, from key lighting to creative use of practicals, and I'm comfortable handling grip and electric gear on set. Beyond filmmaking tools, I'm generally a handy person—good with problem-solving and finding practical solutions on set or in production environments.

software knowledge
I'm proficient in editing software like Davinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as post-production tools such as After Effects and Photoshop. Additionally, I have experience with spatial tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, and production software like ShotDeck, StudioBinder, and Final Draft.