Kia Ora, I'm Cora! I'm a second year screen student at NZBS.
Ever since I was a little kid I've always been interested in film and making videos, at the time that was LEGO stop motion, but I eventually moved on to making my own films with friends in high school. I studied film and animation at Yoobee Colleges before switching to NZBS due to Covid-19. This has given me a strong background in cinematography, colour grading, editing, and basic visual effects, but I am most passionate about narrative cinematography/camera operating.
My time at NZBS has been spent focusing on honing my camera, lighting, and editing skills. I have operated camera in many different contexts, including single camera drama, news camera, live studio camera, documentary, etc. I feel that this has given me a wider understanding and appreciation for visual storytelling. I have also spent a lot of time in the colour suite, grading films and music videos. I have also done camera jobs on the side, including advertising for Kidds Cakes & Bakery, and live roaming close-up camera for the Lincoln University Thomson & Whelan Basketball Championships.
I enjoy working in a team to bring a film to life, and would love to work in the camera or lighting departments
Learner's Licence, aiming for restricted as soon as possible.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cora-bedwell-370554284/
SHE: Episode 2
SHE: Episode 2 is a short film I worked on as part of my final project at NZBS as Director of Photography.
SHE: Episode 1
SHE: Episode 1 is a short film I worked on as part of my final project at NZBS as Director of Photography.
Worn Strings - Short Film (DoP)
Worn Strings is a short film I worked on as part of my final project at NZBS as Director of Photography.
Pure Evil (Cinematography/Colourist)
Pure evil is an 11 minute drama film I worked on as the Cinematographer and the colourist.
Milking Colours - Co-Director, DP, Colourist
This is a short documentary I created with George Meehan. We both directed, and I was Cinematographer, Colourist, and helped with Editing.
Pretty - Lucy Gray (Editor)
Pretty is a music video that I served as editor and colourist on.
Spectrum - 2 Minute Short
Spectrum is a short 2 minute film I produced, directed, shot, and edited.
Adverse (DoP)
Adverse is a film that I worked on at Yoobee Colleges, Directed by Kane Pickett, that I DP'd for. It is a film that follows a lightsaber duel between three characters.
Psychosis (DoP)
Psychosis is a short film I DP'd on (directed by George Meehan) while I was at Yoobee Colleges.
Knight Rider Returns (DoP)
Knight Rider Returns is a film I DP'd on pre Broadcasting School. The film was made in conjuction with George Meehan and Kane Pickett, with a replica KITT from Black Shadow Project.
Metro News - Head Camera Operator
During the Metro News show I filled the role of Head Camera Operator
The Representation Show - Co-Director/DP
The Representation Show is a web-series I co-directed and was cinematographer for.
Riley's World - Senior Camera Operator
I was the senior camera operator on this live-recorded show
People with Down Syndrome in the workplace
Employers are being encouraged to give people with down syndrome a chance. While some do get work, many struggle to find a job and then keep it.
New Zealand Sign Language Week 2023
To celebrate official Sign Language Week, our reporter Emily O’Hagan met with a family that uses signing to communicate.
Finding Peace in Creativity
On March 15th 2019 a gunman opened fire in two Ōtautahi | Christchurch mosques. Raising Sakinah is a project aimed at helping those impacted
MetroNews: Dredge
A video game developed in Ōtautahi Christchurch is making waves across the globe.