DIRECTOR AND CINEMATOGRAPHER
Alongside developing his own documentary projects, Doug collaborates with artists, brands and agencies to create intimate, carefully observed films. His style combines whimsy with gritty realism to deliver heartfelt stories that stick.
Years of editing experience informs Doug’s approach when working as a Director of Photography (DoP). He supports the director, producer or creative team by facilitating an efficient and comprehensive shoot, ensuring enough material is captured to cover all eventualities in post production. As a DoP he is equipped with state-of-the-art cameras, rigs, and audio kit.
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Documentaries
Doug has directed, shot and edited both long and short form documentaries. His short, Robert Mims, the Texan Bull Rider, has won multiple accolades, including Best Cinematography.
Riders of the Buffalo Nations - documentary (in post production)
directed by Doug Hancock
Riders of the Buffalo Nations explores and celebrates contemporary First Nation youth culture. Using rodeo as a metaphor for struggle, the imagery breaks with western cultural stereotypes by focusing on the relationships and moments that demonstrate how traditional First Nation culture has adapted and evolved to survive and thrive in the harshest of circumstances and environments.
The Adopted - (in production)
directed by Rob O’Brien
DirecThousands of American soldiers died liberating the Netherlands from Nazi Germany. The locals never forgot them.
The river Man - documentary short
directed by Richard Gorodecky
Connie Corcoran has dedicated his life to the mighty Blackwater river and, over the years, its currents have shaped him. He is one of Ireland's great salmon fishing guides, but if the salmon numbers continue to decline, he may be one of its last. The River Man is a fated love story between a man and a river.
Robert Mims the Texan bull rider - documentary
directed by Doug Hancock
“Three-times senior world champion bull rider, Robert Mims introduces British filmmaker Doug Hancock to the close-knit world of a traditional rodeo community. This lyrical portrait of the rituals and rhythms that underpin the cowboy way of life was shot on location amid the dry heat and picturesque landscapes of Texas, New Mexico and Utah, setting the scene for an exhilarating picture of a traditional sport that, in 2018, is still finding ways to keep up with the times.” Nowness
Branded content
Adept at capturing the human element that is essential to creating meaningful brand communications, Doug has created content for Twitter, Philips, and Air bnb.
Story development
A natural collaborator, Doug works with teams to turn concepts into treatments with a strong visual narrative. His light-foot, multidisciplinary approach to production means he can plan, shoot, and cut projects to tight timelines.
Ivan Waters and the citadel -“Keep the asper, keep the aspidistra flying”
“Thanks to Sammy, Lola and Timmy all the ducks were laid out. We had a country house, an old pub, a retired football hooligan who kept repeating ‘he was shitting himself’, a drinking horse and trainer, a Scotsman, a Viking, a love-struck gardener and a strongman pushing a car with two ladies up a hill in Basingstoke.
What could possibly go wrong?
Fortunately having left the plant on set, she was rescued and placed on the Christmas table with a pair of Ivan’s slippers.”
