Andrea Gambadoro

Freelance Videomaker
Director of Photography/Camera Operator
Drone Operator (with GVC and A2)
Photographer

Andrea Gambadoro was born in Catania, Italy (Sicily) and has been living in London since 2010. With a background in acting and drama and a continuous passion for photography, he started to make his first steps in the industry while growing at the same time a great passion for video, finally making it his profession. Starting mostly in TV as a Runner and Production Coordinator he continued his experience as Assistant Camera and Assistant Director on several projects, eventually becoming Camera Operator and Director of Photography.

Being imaginative and creative, he is able to work with clients to visualise their concepts and bring them to life. He works well whether autonomous or part of a broader team able to collaborate together in order to attain the best possible results. Having strong organization and coordination skills, he works well under pressure and is able to meet the most stringent deadlines. He has great communication, people and planning skills, which allows him to be comfortable and successful in managing and dealing with people. 

Andrea has worked with a variety of video productions, with significant experience in documentaries and drama reconstruction. Some of his works include “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted” for National Geographic, “Great Canal Journeys” for Channel 4, “John Torode’s Ireland” for the Food Channel, “Britain by Barge: Then & Now” for Channel 4 and various true crime series as a drama DOP like “Caught in the Net”, “Feuds” and “American Monsters” for Discovery and “Enslaved” for CBC. He has also worked as a DOP for an episode of “Cunk on Earth” for BBC, and on the feature “Fortunes of War”. He has also filmed a variety of shorts and music videos. In his spare time he works on personal projects making documentaries, shorts and art/dance videos. 

Andrea is certified for drone operation obtaining the GVC and A2 certificate in UK and the A2 certificate in EU. He has worked in various productions like “The Cleaner”, “Cunk on Earth” and “The Horne Section TV show” as a Drone Operator.

Andrea would describe himself as an energetic, determined and driven professional. He is extremely passionate about TV, cinema, theatre, arts and travelling.

“We hired Andrea as we needed a skilled and diligent camera operator / director to film critical material for two of our drama-documentary series. I’m very pleased to say, he performed superbly in the role. Andrea possesses a keen eye and captures quality footage quickly and on brief. Whether it be during pre-shoot planning in the office or on location, he approached every task with a ‘can-do’ attitude and his boundless enthusiasm made him a fun and valued member of the team. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Andrea for my next project.“Stuart Rose, Executive Producer, Sky Vision
“I’ve worked with Andrea on two series for Sky, and a number of short films. He is an organised, confident, versatile shooter, familiar with various cameras and with a good eye for lighting and framing. His previous on set experience is apparent and he fits in well with my crew. I’m sure we’ll be working together again in the future.“Bill Thomas, Director
“Andrea worked with us on a Sky 90′ drama documentary, camera assisting and as a First AD. It was very low budget and under crewed, so it was amazing to have someone with his broad range of technical and people skills, who could help manage production, actors, props as well as assisting our DP, who found him invaluable. He is a lovely guy, and manages to be very hardworking and dynamic, while staying calm and clear headed, which makes him a great asset to any team.“Sarah Aspinall, Freelance Director at BBC