Jennene Riggs

Introducing Jennene Riggs | @riggsaustralia

Based in Esperance, Western Australia but travelling widely around Australia, Jennene is a highly experienced producer, director, cinematographer, and editor deeply connected to her surroundings and  telling natural history stories. She produces documentaries and content, and supplies wildlife stock footage for a diverse clientele, including government agencies, non-profit organisations, wildlife charities, cultural institutions, broadcasters and educators.

Credits: 

2021: 'Shark Alarm’ | Chanel 7 | Cinematographer, Sound Recordist, shot on Canon & Black Magic

2018: ’Secrets at Sunrise’ | Revelation Perth International Film Festival, GreenScreen Film Festival, South African Eco Film Festival | Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Editor, Sound recordist

2015: ’Super Predator’ | Discovery Channel Shark Week | Co-Producer, Cinematographer, Researcher, on-camera Talent, shot on Canon

2013: ’The Search for the Ocean’s Super Predator’ | ABC TV, Smithsonian, Nat Geo, Al Rayan TV | Associate Producer, Cinematographer, shot on Canon

1999: ’Tiger Shark’ | Nat Geo | Underwater and topside Camera Operator, Sound Recordist, Location Co-ordinator (Shark Bay, Abrolhos Islands, Ningaloo Reef, WA), shot on Sony

Key skills: 

Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Producing, Directing, capturing interviews, working with threatened species in remote locations, motion activated remote cameras, gimbal shooting, aerial cinematography, underwater camera operation

Top tip: 

'Have the courage to follow your passions and be patient. It will happen if you are persistent.'

Get in touch with Jennene here riggsnparis@westnet.com.au