Mark Hemstock is an award-winning Director of Photography with over 18 years of experience in Cinematography, based in Calgary Alberta.
Everything is Cinema.
As an award-winning freelance Director of Photography with over 18 years of cinematic expertise, I bring a wealth of experience and a keen eye for visual storytelling to every project. Whether you're a filmmaker, content creator, or business in need of compelling visuals, I offer a unique blend of creativity and technical precision. I’m based in Calgary, Alberta and would love to be the cinematographer for your next project.
A Global Perspective
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Mark Hemstock moved to Vancouver, BC in September 2005 to attend film school. From there he spent 16 years working as a freelance director and cinematographer working on everything to music videos, documentaries, commercial spots and corporate videos. In October 2021 he relocated back to his home town of Calgary Alberta and has been thriving in his home province of Alberta focusing primarily on documentary and commercial work.
Throughout the years Mark has had the privilege of working with a wide variety of artists from all different walks of life and backgrounds. His career has also taken him all over the globe and has enhanced his creative eye.
The Proper film Equipment for Your Production in Calgary Alberta.
Having the right equipment for the job gives you more creativity, flexibility and production value with your film. Our primary cameras we shoot on are two canon c500 mark ii’s which boast a full frame sensor and can record in 12-bit raw in 5.9K resolution. For lenses, we have a full set of Zeiss CP.2 cine lenses that maintain their sharpness and resolution across their aperture range. Our camera system can be flown on a gimbal or used on a traditional dolly track, or shot with a handheld look using one of our shoulder rigs. We also have a complete lighting & grip package available. To view our full equipment package, visit our equipment page.
““I would recommend Mark and his team without reservation for any project you may have. From the beginning to the end, he was professional, prompt and on budget. He was able to provide me with an “one-stop” service which freed me up from having to shop around for crew and equipment rental. He was respectful and worked very well with a very experienced director, Neil Schell. His crew was fun, competent and easy to work with. All in all, it was a great experience and I hope to work with Mark again in the future.””
“Mark was incredible to work with. We were a Toronto production shooting in Calgary and brought Mark and his team onboard to help execute. He made the shoot a breeze, seamlessly filling every crew & gear role we needed. His communication and ethic were 10/10. Strongly recommend Mark and his team for any production you have.”
“It has been a real pleasure to collaborate with Mark. Working from France, the communication has been smooth, and the outcome is superb despite the distance. We will collaborate again with Mark if the opportunity arises on our territory.”