Stephen Rae

Stephen Rae, an Australian videographer, photographer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for six years, With over 20 years experience with NGOs and developing countries, include  , Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia,

Multi skilled in all facets of production productions, with Khmer Production crew assistance, I collaborate closely with clients to understand their key messaging,  required outputs and target audience to create a visual interesting informative film documentary and Photography. My focus is on producing short films and photography for local and international NGOs and good corporate citizens emphasising socio-economic programs overviews, impacts, beneficiaries, awareness campaigns, and corporate profiles.

 

My production kit includes drones, DSLRs, Sony High Definition Camera, Canon DSLR, gimbal, sliders, Go Pros, audio equipment, and portable lighting.

On Photography, event coverage of workshops forum, conferences I excel in, on-location in the field capturing program impacts, beneficiaries’ portraits, for online us and program libraries.

 

I'm committed to gender equality, empowerment and protection of women and young girls, Ending violence, emphasizing stories from impacted individuals and the benefits of NGO programs with greater inclusion for people with disabilities.  

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Positions/ Clients

Freelance Videographer Photographer 2017- 2024

- UNICEF 2024-2025 LTA  as videographer / photographer consultant 

- Humanity and Inclusion, multiply video photographic assignments for landmine survivors

- UNDP LTA on Program initiatives including Energy efficiency, Solar Power in rural areas, Watershed management program

- Event Coverage for USEA Conference, CApfish, UNICEF , EU Delegation in country activities

- Director Producer for BBC media Action feature length film on Climate Change adaption in Cambodia. Traveling to al parts of the country talking with local communities, NGO and Government. 

- LTA with Fred Hollows Foundation, following the stories of changing the lives of those with limited or no sight and their journey for life changing operations and impacts.

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Media Haus Productions (Port Moresby 2010- 2018 Stephen Rae Owner) 

- A  media company  producing TV series, documentaries, short films.  photography  in Papua New Guinea, Projects include. Includes

- DFAT; Eight part TV documentary series named Yumi Lukatium Mosbi; aired in 14 countries in the Pacific, Focus on youth development and the protection of Women and girls. 

- UNDP Peace in Bougainville

-Investigative Two part documentary on Impacts of Telecommunications to a remote tribal people. 

See client list bleow

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CHM Supersound Studios, (Video Productions Manager) Port Moresby 2000- 2009

- Music Industry of PNG producing 1500 TV Shows, Music Clips, TVCs Short Stories and Documentaries on Life in PNG. extensive travel throug 

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Clients include

Cambodia

UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, Fred Hollows Foundation, GIZ, Humanity and Inclusion, BBC Media Action, CDPO, United States Energy Association, CDPO, DDP, and  other 

Vietnam

iStart Language School

Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Solomon islands

UNDP Port Moresby, Bougainville Offices,  UNICEF, UN Women

World Bank, IFC,  Digicel Telecommunications European Union Commission, PNG Red Cross, Aus Aid/ DFAT, Australian High Commission Law and Justice Sector PNG , Urban Safety Unit, Rotarians Against Malaria, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce

ARDSF GRM Managed, DFAT funded,New Britain Palm Oil Ltd, Business Advantage 

EMTV Television Station, Kundu 2 Television Station, TV Wan Television Station

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TV series produced include

The YLM Report; Yumi Lukatium Mosbi Program  An 8 part Documentary series over two years. A contemporary snapshot of Port Moresby while capturing the impacts of an Ausaid and Local Government in country programs on a range of social issues, youth training/ employment and the empowerment and protection of women in Port Moresby.

Telecommunications to a Tribal people

A two part Documentary series on the difficulties of construction, expectations and impacts of the coming of Telecommunication towers ( phone and Internet ) too remote rural populations in PNG's Western Province. A two year filming project aired on National TV.

Wokabaut PNG TV series, produced for Kundu 2 on Customs, Culture and Traditions of PNG. Follows the Journeys of Stephen Rae throughout the country. Includes festivals. Bride Price, Village Life

Mind Your Business TV Series for EMTV (National Broadcaster PNG) 4 part Pilot program series for EMTV as a forerunner to their Business Programs now on-air. Program sponsored by ANZ, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce.

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