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.
Christchurch's biggest footballing rivalry
Sam Coughlan explores the state of the Southern League and what's on the line for Christchurch United and Cashmere Technical.
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.