Jeandré Gerding
Wildlife Cinematographer, Long Lens, Drone Pilot (CAA RPL with ROC, CASA RPA OA), Gimbal (GSS / Shotover / Ronin / Underwater), Underwater cinematographer (Open Circuit and free diver), Sync Work, Mo-Co Timelapse, Camera Traps, Night (Thermals, IR, High ISO), Occasionally in front of the lens.
Realizing that a life confined indoors wasn't my calling, I made the difficult decision to depart from medical school and embark on a journey of crafting impactful films. I find profound spiritual fulfillment in nature, where I feel truly alive. I am compelled by a deep sense of purpose to share these intimate experiences with humanity.
With a 15 year career in impact filmmaking, spanning six continents, I have collaborated with renowned broadcasters such as the BBC, Nat Geo, Apple+, Disney+, Discovery+, NHK, and many others. Being a bit of a bush MacGyver, I excels at producing on-the-spot creative solutions for technically challenging remote locations and species. My creative eye, coupled with high-end technical knowledge and patience for problem-solving, has proven to be a valuable asset in many sticky situations.
Recent Work
2024 - South Africa - Offspring, Apple TV+ - Long Lens, Drone & Sync
2024 - South Africa - Artivist Films & Makhulu - Sync
2023 - South Africa - NHK - Drone
2023 - South Africa - Groundglass - Saudi Arabia TVC - Long Lens & Drone
2023 - South Africa - BBC NHU, Apple TV+ - Long Lens & Drone
2023 - South Africa - Offspring, Apple TV+ - Long Lens & Phantom
2023 - South Africa - Passion Planet & Artivist - Long Lens, Sync & Drone
2023 - Indonesia - FOP - Underwater, Gimbal, Sync, Drone
2023 - Botswana/South Africa - “Wild World Diaries” - Long Lens & Drone
2023 - South Africa - Wildpharm, French distribution - Drone
2023 - South Africa - Offspring, Apple TV+ - Long Lens
2022 - South Africa - Artivist - Long Lens, Drone, Sync & Gimbal
2022 - South Africa - Offspring, Apple TV+ - Long Lens
2022 - Zambia - Story Studio - “Ranger” - Drone, Long Lens, Ronin
2022 - Madagascar - BBC NHU - “Mammals” - Drone, Long Lens
2022 - Kenya - BBC NHU - “Mammals” - Long Lens, ShotOver
2022 - Australia - BBC NHU - “Mammals” - Drone, Pole Cam, GSS
2022 - Sri Lanka - BBC NHU - “Mammals” - Long Lens, Cable Cam, Gimbal, Underwater, Timelapse
2022 - New Zealand - BBC NHU - “Mammals” - Drone, Polecam
2021 - Tanzania - BBC NUH - “Mammals” - Long Lens, Timelapse
2021 - Botswana/South Africa - “Wild World Diaries” - Drone, Long Lens, TimeLapse
2021 - South Africa - BBC NHU - “Predators”, Discovery+ - Long Lens
2021 - South Africa - “Wild World Diaries” - Underwater
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TESTIMONIALS
"Jeandre has been instrumental in the success of multiple shoots across my BBC1 'Mammals' landmark show. He's a proactive team player with boundless enthusiasm and skill to deliver across a variety of camera channels, and in often challenging and opportunity-limited situations. His eye is excellent and his technical knowledge and patience to problem solve is a real asset in remote locations."
- Daniel 'Raz' Rasmussen (Producer/Director - BBC Natural History Unit)
"Jeandre has a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm for the subject he’s filming, producing creative solutions for technically challenging locations and species. Knowing that Jeandre is on one of our shoots leaves me in the knowledge that we will achieve a set of innovative and visually stunning rushes, even in the most demanding locations. He’s also one of the most positive people I’ve worked with and a true asset to any team"
- Emma Frazer (Producer/Director - Offspring Films)
"Fantastic eye and attitude. Wonderful rushes and very proactive!"
- Lydia Baines (Producer/Director - BBC Natural History Unit)