Alex Kingston is a Steadicam and camera operator based in London, born and raised in Paris, France. He began his journey in the industry as a runner before choosing to join the camera department. Alex has been working full-time as an operator for the past two years, utilising both digital and 35mm workflows on set for short and long-form narratives, virtual productions, commercials, and music videos. He has completed training with Optical Support and the Tiffen Gold Course, gaining expertise in operating on rickshaws, cranes, and vehicles. Alex enjoys exploring different ways to move the camera and experimenting with new equipment to offer cutting-edge options to productions. He values the collaboration between the talent, grip, and focus puller to achieve the director and DoP’s vision.
To easily spot Alex on set, look for his signature red bandana. In addition to his home in London, he has access to bases in France, Malta, and Germany, and is able to work across the UK and Europe. A fan of road trips, Alex loves traveling to new places, discovering different local cultures, and meeting new people.
Outside of work, Alex is passionate about rock and blues music, dogs, documentary and portrait photography, and is a loyal supporter of the XV de France. Allez les Bleus!
Ivan Wood is an accomplished A Camera Operator and Steadicam Operator with over 10 years of experience in the film and television industry. His journey began in 2004 at the Brighton Film School, where he laid the foundation for his career. Ivan had the privilege of being mentored by Christopher Hughes, the Director of Photography renowned for his work on “The Garden” and “The Last of England.” Starting as an assistant to Chris, Ivan quickly advanced to camera operating, working on music videos and documentaries. His first significant project was shooting the UK segment of the documentary “Side by Side” with Keanu Reeves in 2011.
Since then, Ivan has worked on commercials for prominent brands such as Nivea, Microsoft, BMW, and Kleenex, focusing primarily on commercial and music content. In 2018, he attended the Tiffen Silver Steadicam workshop, where he developed a passion for the dynamic movement of the Steadicam. Today, Ivan owns the state-of-the-art Tiffen M2 Steadicam with built-in Volt, showcasing his commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and innovation in his field.
Alex is a highly skilled Camera Operator with a diverse range of camera operating experience; from broadcast and feature documentaries to music promos, branded-content and narrative features. He has worked on all types of sets and a wide range of locations across the globe. Alex’s start in professional photography in 2008 shaped his skills in lighting, composition and talent relationships.
While English is his first language, his conversational command of both Spanish and Portuguese has won him work around the world. For the past four years Alex has been focusing on Steadicam operating, building up credits and a reputation for being a confident, friendly and versatile Operator.
Alex comes with his full-sized Steadicam Shadow-V package alongside Flowcine xARM and Betz Wave for extra fluid movements. His kit also includes a Adicam film cart and windbreak as standard.
Off set Alex is either in the darkroom, playing guitar, or at the cinema with his (also) film-obsessed partner.