Jake Ward
Jake Ward
 

Range of Services

Overview

I’ve been working as a Director and DOP for over 10 years, diving into everything from comedy and drama to sports and documentaries.

With a background in post-production and VFX—and some time spent in-house at ad agencies—I’ve got a solid handle on the entire process, along with what creatives and clients need. I’m all about finding solutions, staying flexible, and making sure we get the best results while keeping everyone happy along the way.

Director

I primarily work as a Director, and it’s common for me to handle both directing and DOP duties. I take pride in being solution-focused and getting the best results with the resources available.

www.jake-ward.com

Website highlights: Reels.

info@jake-ward.com

DOP

I often work solely as a DOP, collaborating with directors on their projects.

While I believe having an understanding of directing helps with collaboration and the creative process, I have a dedicated website for my DOP work that doesn’t reference my directing experience.

www.jakewarddp.com

Website highlights: Shots & BTS.

hello@jakewarddp.com

Piccolo - Content Based Projects

A collection of my smaller, content-driven productions.

These projects typically involve leaner budgets, smaller crews, and cover a range of formats, including social media videos, small TVCs, and testimonial videos.

www.piccolo.sydney

Camera Rentals

I own a range of camera equipment, including an Arri Alexa Mini package, making the process straightforward and competitively priced.

piccolocamerahire.com.au

Lighting & Grip Van | Piccolo GLX

A small lighting and grip van designed to be the ultimate Swiss army knife, a compact package built to handle the needs of smaller shoots.

I use it regularly on smaller projects, and it is also available for other productions with trusted gaffers and grips.

www.piccologlx.com.au

Post Production

I collaborate with plenty of post-production pros, but I have a background in it and still get hands-on now and then.

From crafting the first director’s cut, seeing post-production through to the end, to adding some VFX, motion graphics, or colour grading, I enjoy staying connected to the editing process when I can.

www.jake-ward.com/post

 

Range of Services

 

Overview

I’ve been working as a Director and DOP for over 10 years, diving into everything from comedy and drama, to sports and documentaries.

With a background in post-production and VFX—and some time spent in-house at ad agencies—I’ve got a solid handle on the entire process, along with what creatives and clients need. I’m all about finding solutions, staying flexible, and making sure we get the best results while keeping everyone happy along the way.

Director

I primarily work as a Director, and it’s common for me to handle both directing and DOP duties. I take pride in being solution-focused and getting the best results with the resources available.

www.jake-ward.com

Website highlights: Reels.

info@jake-ward.com

DOP

I often work solely as a DOP, collaborating with directors on their projects.

While I believe having an understanding of directing helps with collaboration and the creative process, I have a dedicated website for my DOP work that doesn’t reference my directing experience.

www.jakewarddp.com

Website highlights: Shots & BTS.

hello@jakewarddp.com

Piccolo - Content Based Projects

A collection of my smaller, content-driven productions.

These projects typically involve leaner budgets, smaller crews, and cover a range of formats, including social media videos, small TVCs, and testimonial videos.

www.piccolo.sydney

Camera Rentals

I own a range of camera equipment, including an Arri Alexa Mini package, making the process straightforward and competitively priced.

piccolocamerahire.com.au

Lighting & Grip Van

A small lighting and grip van designed to be the ultimate Swiss army knife, a compact package built to handle the needs of smaller shoots.

I use it regularly on smaller projects, and it is also available for other productions with trusted gaffers and grips.

www.piccologlx.com.au

Post Production

I collaborate with plenty of post-production pros, but I have a background in it and still get hands-on now and then.

From crafting the first director’s cut, seeing post-production through to the end, to adding some VFX, motion graphics, or colour grading, I enjoy staying connected to the editing process when I can.

www.jake-ward.com/post

Glass Full - Production Company

A boutique production company that can handle the entire project, or team up with you for a budget-friendly solution.

We recently created a campaign for Ubank and can’t wait to dive into more exciting projects!

www.glassfull.com.au

 
 

Get in touch

info@jake-ward.com

Sydney, Australia



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Equipment

I like to consider all equipment options to find the best fit for each project.

That said, I have some go-to equipment I commonly use, including an Arri Alexa Mini package, you can check it out [here].
It’s available for hire, either with me or as a dry hire.

Feel free to reach out to chat about the best setup for your look, budget, and workflow.

 

Credits

2024 | Vital Strength - Strong Says Go | Content | DOP | Last Humans

2024 | R3SUP - Refuel | TVC | DOP | Form Productions

2024 | RSPCA - Pet Insurance | TVC | DOP | The Production Group

2024 | Smiths - Ad break | Content | DOP & Colourist | Special Group & Special Made

2024 | *Undisclosed* | Content | Director & DOP | BUCK

2024 | Buvy Jewellery - Balance | Content | DOP | Glass Full

2024 | Suzuki - An All New Swift | Content | Director & DOP | Eric, Tom & Bruce

2024 | Capella - The Visionary | Content | DOP | Electric Lime Films

2024 | Liquorland - 12th Man | Content | DOP | Bashful

2024 | Westpac - Pay with Points | Content | Director & DOP | Sam I Am

2024 | TAFE - Micro-Credentials | Content | DOP | Form Productions

2024 | Lindt - World of Wonder | Content | Director & DOP | Electric Lime Films

2024 | Prospa - Funding takes you further | Content | Director & DOP | Common Ventures

2024 | Rokeby Farms - Protein Smoothies | Content | DOP | Vandal

2023 | Netflix & Smiths Chips - Rebel Moon | Content | Director & DOP | Special Group & Special Made

2023 | Sales Force - Makes Sense| Content | Director & DOP | Chee Productions & Orchard

2023 | Breville - Live Large, Go Small | Content | Director & DOP | Common Ventures

2023 | Hubspot | Content | DOP | We Are Distillery

2023 | Phillips - Top Chef VS Home Cook | Content | Director & DOP | TBWA & Bolt

2023 | Visit Canberra - Lesser Known Round 02 | Content | DOP | Wunderman Thompson & Form Productions

2023 | Ubank - Great Savers, Bad Gamers | Content | Director & DOP | Glass Full

2023 | Visit Canberra - Lesser Known Round 01 | Content | DOP | Wunderman Thompson & Form Productions

2023 | Cancer Council, Bowel Cancer | Content | Director & DOP | Bastion

2023 | Red Rock Deli - Chef Series | Content | Director & DOP | Special Group & Special Made

2023 | NAJO - Jewellery | Fashion | DOP | Images That Sell

2023 | Virgin - Velocity | 2nd Unit/Social | Director & DOP | Special Group

2023 | *Undisclosed* | Content | DOP | Vandal

2023 | Jabra - Connected | TVC | DOP | Form Productions

2023 | Sydney Airport - Sydney X | Content | Director & DOP | Engima

2023 | Dexus - Value Realised | Content | Director & DOP | The Hallway & Electric Lime Films

2023 | HELM - Just like Helm | Content | Director & DOP | Canopy

2022 | Duke of Ed - Be your own champion | TVC | Director & DOP | Papermoose & The Makers

2022 | Bupa - Bupa Pets | Content | Director & DOP | Edge Agency

2022 | Purina - Fancy Feast | Content | Director & DOP | Infinity Squared

2022 | Bupa - Happy dog, happy human | Content | Director & DOP | Edge Agency

2022 | Kathmandu - Summer never sleeps | Content | Director & DOP | We Are Social

2022 | Wystan with a Y - Code Red | TVC | Director & DOP | Papermoose & The Makers

2022 | Bupa - By Kids, For Kids | Content | Director & DOP | Edge Agency

2022 | Lipton Tea - Sips Delish | TVC | Director & DOP | Electric Lime Films

2022 | TAFE - Micro Skills | Content | DOP | Form Productions

2022 | Drummerboy - Zero Cares |Content | Director & DOP | Common Ventures

2022 | Gruen - Koala | TVC | DOP | Papermoose & The Makers

2022 | Aussie Bodies - Honest Snacking | Content | Director & DOP | Form Productions & Joy

2022 | Kathmandu - BioDown | Content | Director & DOP | We Are Social

2022 | Kayo - Confessions | Content | Director & DOP | We Are Social

2022 | EPSN - Tipping | TVC | Director & DOP | Papermoose & The Makers

2022 | BUVY - Adapt | Content | Director & DOP | GlassFull

2022 | TAFE - LaunchPad | Content | Co-Director & DOP | The Works & Contently

2021 | Westpac - Works where you do | Content | DOP | StillRep

2021 | Menulog - Decisions | Content | Director & DOP | Connecting Plots

2021 | Macquaire Centre - Shopping as it should be | Content | Director & DOP | Papermoose & The Makers

2021 | Mitre10 - Colour Experts | TVC | Director & DOP | Edge & Infinity Squared

2021 | Myer - Riddles | Content | Director & DOP | Cub Films

2021 | R U OKAY - Questions | TVC | Director & DOP | VMLY&R & The Makers

2021 | Subaru - To The Mountain | TVC | Director (2nd Unit) | The Works & Finch

2021 | V.E.T Education - I wish I’d Known | Content | DOP & Editor | The Works & DareSay

2021 | Whitewings - Fillings | Content | DOP | The Works & DareSay

2020 | Aristopet - Spot on | Content | Director & DOP

2020 | Blackhawk - Real Ingredients | TVC | Director & DOP

2020 | Supercoach - Coach Shane Warne | TVC | DOP

2020 | Amgen - World Osteoporosis Day | TVC | DOP

2020 | Achmea - Lend a hand | TVC | Director & DOP

2020 | H&R Block - Tax time | TVC | Director & Editor

2019 | Blackhawk - Backtrack | TVC | Director & DOP

2019 | Supercoach - NRL | TVC | Director & DOP

2019 | Supercoach - AFL | TVC | Director & DOP

2019 | NewsCorp - Anzac | TVC | Director & Editor

2019 | NewsCorp - Seeds | TVC | Director & Editor

2019 | Newscorp - Disney | TVC | Director & Editor

2019 | Department of education - Anti Bullying | Director & DOP

2019 | Vitapet - Cat Treats | TVC | Director & DOP (2nd unit)


2018 | First State Super - Members | Content | DOP & Editor

2018 | AAMI - Parenting | Content | DOP & Editor

2018 | Nulon - Born This Way | Content | DOP & Editor

2017 | AAMI - Xmas Elf Mechanic | Content | DOP & Editor

2017 | Community Co - Unbelievable But True | Content | DOP & Editor

2016 | Sennheiser - Urbanite headphones | Content | DOP & Editor

2016 | Nikon Coolpix Camera | Content | DOP

2016 | Panasonic - Viera TV | Content | DOP



2015 | Panasonic - Smart Home | Content | DOP

2015 | WaterRower - Natural Rowing | Content | DOP

2015 | Homebase - Grow your own | Content | DOP

2015 | LG - UHD TV  | Content | DOP

2014 | Panasonic - FZ1000 camera | Content | DOP 

2014 | Panasonic - GM1 camera | Content | DOP

2013 | Panasonic - FZ72 with Bill Oddie | Content | DOP

2013 | JVC - Ensy | Content | DOP



2012 | Fantastic Five | Feature | 1st AC


 

Reels

Director & DOP | Emotive | Sport | Kids & Animals | VFX | Director | DOP

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Sport Reel

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