Luca Turner(I)
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Visual Effects
Luca Turner is a Director of Photography, Digital Imaging Technician, Video Assist, Data Manager & 1st & 2nd Assistant Camera based in Los Angeles, California.
His freelance career began in Christchurch, New Zealand where he found himself drawn to the camera at a young age. As a self-taught film maker Luca started shooting short films at the age of fifteen with his younger brother. This turned into a lifelong passion for filmmaking. During this foundation phase Luca's work received a number of awards at local and national levels.
In 2019 Luca moved to Auckland, New Zealand where he worked at ImageZone Premier Service & Rentals. (NZ's largest independent cinematographer support facility). Here he worked as an in-house camera prep technician, maintaining, repairing & distributing film equipment, from premium brands such as; ARRI, Cooke, HAWK, Leica, Sony etc. He was later trained into onset positions, and filled roles as a digital imaging technician, video assist & data manager. Amongst other roles he also worked as both a 1st & 2nd Camera Assistant and has worked closely with experienced International Directors and DP's throughout New Zealand on dramas & commercials for international clients such as; McDonald's, Ford, Vuse, Vaseline Vienna, Pizza Hut etc.
Luca has worked on world recognized productions such as Guns Akimbo (Digital Imaging Technician, New Zealand, pickups) & Disney's live action Mulan (South Island Videographer & Technical Light Study Photographer for DP Mandy Walker).
As a Director of Photography his work has encompassed, shorts, documentaries, corporate, events, weddings & music videos. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the New Zealand music scene as well as worked with international brands such as Sony Music, Universal Music, Republic Records, Mac Cosmetics, JD Sport, KFC and more.
Having received a Green Card In 2021, Luca has been able to permanently move to USA to continue to further his career.
His freelance career began in Christchurch, New Zealand where he found himself drawn to the camera at a young age. As a self-taught film maker Luca started shooting short films at the age of fifteen with his younger brother. This turned into a lifelong passion for filmmaking. During this foundation phase Luca's work received a number of awards at local and national levels.
In 2019 Luca moved to Auckland, New Zealand where he worked at ImageZone Premier Service & Rentals. (NZ's largest independent cinematographer support facility). Here he worked as an in-house camera prep technician, maintaining, repairing & distributing film equipment, from premium brands such as; ARRI, Cooke, HAWK, Leica, Sony etc. He was later trained into onset positions, and filled roles as a digital imaging technician, video assist & data manager. Amongst other roles he also worked as both a 1st & 2nd Camera Assistant and has worked closely with experienced International Directors and DP's throughout New Zealand on dramas & commercials for international clients such as; McDonald's, Ford, Vuse, Vaseline Vienna, Pizza Hut etc.
Luca has worked on world recognized productions such as Guns Akimbo (Digital Imaging Technician, New Zealand, pickups) & Disney's live action Mulan (South Island Videographer & Technical Light Study Photographer for DP Mandy Walker).
As a Director of Photography his work has encompassed, shorts, documentaries, corporate, events, weddings & music videos. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the New Zealand music scene as well as worked with international brands such as Sony Music, Universal Music, Republic Records, Mac Cosmetics, JD Sport, KFC and more.
Having received a Green Card In 2021, Luca has been able to permanently move to USA to continue to further his career.