Kirk Pflaum

After a stint of 'Lost Worlding' in recent times, I'm revisiting some memories that saw me out in the wilds with my film comrades here in NZ! The term harkens back to The Lost World : Jurassic Park, catching this film on TV as a kid is a huge part of the reason I do what I do. It left such an impression, the grandeur expedition vibes, the visceral effects and worlding building all glued together by John Williams immaculate score. Pure adventure. Pop culture froths over JP 1, though the immediate sequel has Spielberg plastered all over it and dialled up to boot. Golden era cinema type. The perfect balance of practical and CG effects. Emphasis on the practical. CG tech was in its infancy and limited whilst also early adopter expensive so they were forced to make majority of effects IRL, same goes for films like Titanic. Real dinos. High stakes and high rewards. Also shout out to @nzcine who hosted Shelly Johnson the DP of JurassicPark3 at an event in Auckland mid last year, I had the chance to pick his brains and hear about the ebb and flow of career moves that got him in that seat! My eyes lit up when he opened the floor with "I'm a DP with a lighting background". Speaking my language maaan Swipe to see pookster's fine taste in movies

And that’s a wrap on 2025 🎉 To our amazing crew, thank you 🤝🏽 This year had been a rollercoaster with some amazing highs and some pretty classic challenges and through it all. Through it all, it’s our crew who show up for us and put everything into creating work that we can all be proud of and we can’t thank you enough. 2026 is on the horizon and we are so excited to see what if brings 🥳

Thanks @juliezhuu for let me be part of your team. Here some BTS of a beautiful story. - Love me - love you -

Thank you @pepedehoyos for the good times. Pleasure to work with you Kirk and the rest of the team .. you are amazing 🤩

Fruity Ad I shot for Charger GoGo a little while ago with @dvd.cai DIR @dvd.cai DOP 🦋 PROD @sam.wright29 STEDI OP @pfloating_pframes 1ST @sofi_cine GAFF @jiao_henry MIX @shamir_sound ART DEP @alicebratley CAST @bbellakiing CLIENT @chargergogo.nz @chargergogo BTS @jakodwebstar #dzo #ad

BEHIND THE SCENES with AUT 🤝🏽 Shot, edited and posted by our Senior Producer @paige.tb

BEHIND THE SCENES 📽️ A full day of good vibes and great shots Swipe to see some banger dance moves from our Senior Producer @paige.tb 💃🏽

18/06/25 - it's very strange shooting bts on 2x anamorphics but it feels so right - Blackmagic PYXIS - BLAZAR Cato 2x Anamorphic Set Brand: @chargergogo.nz Prod: Avedia Pictures Director: @dvd.cai Producer: @sam.wright29 DP: @liamvandenberk 1st AC: @sofi_cine Steadicam Op: @pfloating_pframes Gaffer: @jiao_henry Gaff Assist: @annemarie_groves Sound Recordist: @shamir_sound Art Dep: @alicebratley BTS Videographer: 🙋 @jakodwebstar Runner: @johnzzhou Editor/Colour: @liamvandenberk SPFX: @shamir_sound Talent: @trashton @bbellakiing Matt Carrol

Take me back to verão na Nova Zelândia ☀️ Por aqui só chuva e frio no momento, e tá batendo uma saudade do sol quentinho, dos dias longos, e de tudo que acompanha 😎

@juliezhuu @pfloating_pframes @lara_gamill Very grateful to work with wonderful people, thanks for the trust, let’s make more … 🎬🎥 #cameracrew #focuspuller #cameraassistantlife #filmcrew #femalecameracrew