RED DSMC2 S/W Dragon-X 6K kit;
RED DSMC2 S/W Dragon-X 6K, Canon-EF mount, PolarPro Basecamp kit w/ 2-5 Mist VND, 2-5 VND & 6-9 VND, 2 ND, 4 ND & 16 ND & 1/4 mist, Tilta wireless follow focus, Zucato Gratical Eye EVF.

Vintage Canon FD Glass;
Cine ready vintage FD glass with EF mount conversions, 85mm focus rings, de-clicked & toothed aperture rings, 90mm front rings; 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.8, 135mm f2.8.

Other EF Glass;
24mm T1.8 Cine, 50mm T1.8 Cine, 70-200mm f4.0, 24-105mm f4.0, 100mm Macro

Sony a7riii Stills kit;
EF mount adapter, FD mount adapter, assorted Sony E lenses.

Easyrig 5 Vario + Cinema vest;
with extended arm +130mm/5in, Quick Release System, Camera Hook and  Flowcine Serene Extension Arm kit and line guide

DJI RS3 Pro Gimbal;
RS 3 Gimbal for Dragon w/ follow focus and side handles

Wireless Directors monitor kit / Video Village;
2x Hollyland Mars 400s SDI/HDMI Transmission Systems, 2x Atomos 7" monitor and 1x Feelview 17" Field monitor on Stand

Remote Directors Kit;
2x Hollyland Mars 400s SDI/HDMI Transmission Systems, Atomos Shogun 7" monitor, Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, ATEM Mini, Bonded Cell Modem (Spark/Voda), onboard Wifi, 32" Monitor, wireless IFB and Director comms.

Aerial;
DJI Mavic 3 Cine Pro

Lighting;
3x Aputure LS C300D II 300W Daylight Point Source
3x Aputure Light Dome II
1x Aputure Lantern dome
2x Aputure 60d
1x Aputure Mini LS kit (3 lights)
1x Aputure HR 672C Bi-Color LED Panel
1x Aputure MC4 Kit (4 lights)
1x Aputure Infinibar 30 cm
1x Aputure MT Pro 30 cm
2x Aputure Bc7

Other;
Ikan PT1200 Teleprompter Kit w/12" display
Syrp Magic Carpet Pro 
Syrp Genie
Syrp Genie Mini
Assorted Cutters & Skrims
Hazer & Smoke machine

Based in Wānaka, Otago, Joe Murdie is a DOP and camera operator with over a decade of experience in the film and television industry, working across documentary, scripted, and commercial productions throughout Aotearoa, Asia, and the U.S. Known for his composed visuals, creative lighting, and thoughtful approach to story, Joe brings a grounded, collaborative presence to every set.

His cinematography credits span major broadcasters including Al Jazeera, Bravo, TVNZ, Red Bull TV, Māori Television, and SKY TV, with work also featured on streaming platforms Amazon Prime, TVNZ+, GloboSat, and RNZ.
Working with agencies, producers, and clients worldwide, Joe is trusted for his professionalism, visual clarity, and calm presence on set.
Joe is equally comfortable in remote, high-pressure environments as he is on a controlled set — whether chasing light across a mountain range or lighting a quiet, character-driven scene.

A hands-on operator, Joe owns a comprehensive in-house kit, including RED DSMC2 and Komodo cameras, cine lenses, lighting, and rigging gear, and is known for his practical problem-solving — often designing bespoke camera rigs to meet the demands of a story.

Joe’s accolades include an array of cinematography awards as well as Best Film & Best Director for Planet 13 at the 2024 Top of the South Film Festival, Best Aotearoa Project for Walk at Vision Feast 2023, Best Documentary for 4130 at the YewTV Awards, and an Honourable Mention for Are We Even Listening?. His work has earned finalist and official selections at numerous international festivals, including Flickers' Rhode Island and the International Thai Film Festival.

Alongside his cinematography work, Joe writes and directs. His short films have screened internationally, and he’s recently completed his first feature screenplay, The Last Home in Clearwater — a grounded take on the disaster genre set in a remote southern community.

Joe is an active member of the Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand, New Zealand Cinematographers Society, Directors & Editors Guild of Aotearoa, NZ Writers Guild, and Film Otago Southland. He is passionate about projects that draw from the people, landscapes, and stories of the south.

“As a working cinematographer and filmmaker based in Wānaka, I’ve been part of countless productions where Otago is dressed up to look like somewhere else — the American frontier, Nordic wilderness, or a generic backdrop to international stories. While I’m proud of that work, I’m increasingly drawn to the stories that let Otago be Otago.”