About Kris Kerehona

Kris Kerehona is a versatile and accomplished media professional with a career spanning 18+ years in Australian national cultural institutions and government agencies. As an award-winning documentary filmmaker, video producer, and photographer, he has dedicated his career to crafting compelling visual narratives that engage and inform diverse audiences.

Kris possesses a comprehensive skillset encompassing the full spectrum of video production, from concept development and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and post-production. He is proficient in operating a wide range of video and photography equipment and utilises industry-standard software, including the Adobe Creative Suite. His expertise extends to creating various video content, including documentaries, interviews, promotional videos, educational resources, and interactive installations.

Throughout his career, Kris has demonstrated a passion for storytelling and a commitment to promoting cultural awareness. He has a proven ability to translate complex information into accessible and impactful narratives, highlighting personal experiences, cultural heritage, and historical significance. His documentary filmmaking has been recognised with the Canberra Critics Circle Award, and his film "Dancing Auschwitz" received the Best Film award at the Canberra Short Film Festival.

Kris has worked with prominent cultural institutions such as the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia, where he has played a key role in producing engaging video content for major exhibitions, public programs, and online platforms. His experience includes collaborating with curators, historians, and artists to create innovative and informative audiovisual experiences.

Kris is available for assignments in the Australian Capital Territory and greater New South Wales.

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    Photography Commissions

    Documenting cultural events, festivals, or local traditions for travel, lifestyle, or culture magazines. Creating photo essays that explore the daily life and social issues of a specific region.

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    NGO/Non-Profit Work

    Documenting the work of NGOs and non-profits in communities around the world, focusing on social issues and human stories. Creating visual narratives that raise awareness about environmental issues or cultural preservation.

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    Corporate/Commercial Projects

    Documenting the history and culture of a company or organisation for internal or external publications. Creating visual content for tourism boards or local businesses that highlights the unique character of a destination.

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    Online Content/Web Series

    Producing short form documentary content for web based platforms

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    Documentary Films

    Creating short or long-form documentaries that explore cultural traditions, social issues, or historical events.

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    NGO/Non-Profit Films:

    Creating films that raise awareness about social issues or promote the work of NGOs and non-profits. Producing educational films that document cultural traditions or environmental issues.

  • Awards

    2021 Australia Day Staff Achievement Award, Department of Infrastructure

    2019 Napier Waller Art Prize: Shortlisted Artist, Australian War Memorial

    2017 Australian War Memorial Reward Recognition

    2015 Canberra Critics Circle Award for Documentary Filmmaking

    2015 Winner Best Film, Canberra Short Film Festival

    2009 Winner Best Film, Canberra Short Film Festival

    2009 Critics Circle Award for Documentary Filmmaking

  • Publications

    2017 Canberra Times: Patricia Picciccini, (Video)

    2017 Sydney Morning Herald: Sam Jinks, (Video)

    2017 Sydney Morning Herald: Marc Quinn, (Video)

    2017 The Age: Marc Quinn, 2017 (Video)

    2017 Imprint Magazine, 2014 Mike Parr 2014 (Still image)

    2014 Art Guide Australia, Ben Quilty & Shaun Gladwell, (Video)

    2014 Capital Magazine, (Still image)

    2014 Wartime Magazine, Operation Philippines Assist (Still image)

    2014 Canberra Times, Locks of Love (Still image)

    2013 ABC Canberra, A Long Life (Video)

  • Commissions

    2024: National Library of Australia, Canberra Australia. Documenting the Indian - Australian Diaspora.

    2024: National Museum of Australian Democracy: Documenting the Enlightened Festival.

    2023: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Summit, Perth WA: Lead photograph documenting keynote speakers, community leaders and scholars.

    2021: Melbourne Art Centre: photojournalist project documenting the impact of Covid 19 on the Canberra Theatre Industry. 

    2020: Theatre Arts Decimation during Covid-19, Arts Centre Melbourne: Created a photographic documentary project capturing the impact of the pandemic on the performing arts industry.

    2019: Aboriginal Memorial Poles Documentary, Arnhem Land: Directed and filmed a documentary exploring the cultural significance and stories behind these powerful monuments.

    2016: ANZAC Centenary Print Portfolio Documentary, Australian War Memorial: Produced a documentary examining the historical and artistic context of artist’s response to the Centenary of the First World War.

    2015: The Centenarians Documentary, Australian Association of Gerontology: Captured the wisdom and experiences of long-lived individuals in this touching documentary.

    2014: Operation Render Safe Documentary, Official Cinematographer, Australian War Memorial: Documented the Australian Defence Force's bomb disposal mission in Cambodia.

    2013: Operation Philippines Assist Documentary, Official Cinematographer, Australian War Memorial: Filmed the Australian Defence Force's humanitarian assistance efforts in the Philippines.

  • Exhibitions

    2022: Voices of Veterans Exhibition Launch (Video Production), Government House, Canberra

    2022: March to Art: Place - Veterans Arts Exhibition (Curated by Bruce Copland), No Vacancy Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria

    2019: Last Man Standing (Highly Commended), Napier Waller Art Prize, Australian War Memorial, ACT

    2018: Vom Engel ins Gesicht Gespukt (Spit on the Face of an Angel), Audio-Visual, Jena Theatrehaus, Jena, Germany

    Solo Exhibitions:

    2019: Bare Witness, Huw Davies Gallery M16 ArtSpace, Canberra, ACT

    2017: Where We Walk / Where Are You Going?, PhotoAccess, Canberra, ACT