I'm a cinematographer working in dramas, films, shorts, commercials, music videos and the odd doc.

My career has taken me around the world and to places I’d never considered going to. I studied filmmaking at an American University in Fargo, Minnesota before moving to London and directing Grime Videos.  I was pretty clueless at that so I began working as a camera assistant on 35mm feature films and commercials.  In 2019, I hung up the clapperboard and became a full time DOP.   

For every project, I like to take on the director's initial brief/script and develop the visual language behind the idea. This means preparing loads for every project so that a strong approach can be delivered on the day of shooting but I also try to embrace the instinctual nature of filmmaking and the spontaneous moments that come when you least expect it. In summary, have a strong plan and be ready to throw it out if something better comes along.

Email: hello@darrenladbury.com

Or call: +44 07952224740

Insta: @darrenladburydop

Awards:
Love Your Shorts: Best Comedy Film
Earls Court: Producers Choice Award
Pupila: Best Comedy
Paradise Film Fest: Best Comedy Film
BBC Comedy Festival: Made you Laugh Award
Short Focus Festival: Audience Best Film
New York Film Fest: Best Comedy
Rhode Island International Festival: Semi Finalist