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Isaura Afonso (Izzy)

Camera operator 

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Camera Operator 

Dual passport holder

EU & SA

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The Hybrid Professional 

From 35mm Precision to Unscripted Instinct

My journey in the film and television industry began nearly two decades ago, forged in the disciplined, technical environment of elite celluloid productions. I developed my craft as a loader and camera assistant on some of the most visually demanding features in modern cinema, including the Academy Award-winning Mad Max: Fury Road, Black Sails, and Homeland. This foundation in 35mm film provided me with a deep technical and a precision-oriented mindset that I carry onto every set today. Over the last 6yrs, I have successfully transitioned into a versatile Camera Operator, specializing in global reality franchises such as Survivor (SA:Philippines, and Samoa), Love Island (UK, Australia, and SA), and The Real Housewives. Whether I am managing complex Hot Head remote rigs or capturing raw, unpredictable human emotion in remote island environments, I combine the visual of high-end scripted storytelling with the rapid intuition required for unscripted television.  

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