Barry is a veteran producer, director and cameraman who brings his wealth of experience to Grainger TV’s productions.

He operates up to six cameras on a typical filming assignment, from gimbals to drones.

Barry has been working for GraingerTV since 2019,  where his experiences as a highly accomplished director and producer come to their fore.

He’s also armed with a wicked sense of humour that keeps the mood light in the most challenging of film shoots.

Before GraingerTV, this was Barry’s professional experiences:

Owner and Founder: Camzilla
2009 to July 2017
Formed to fill a gap in the market, Camzilla began as an E-commerce retailer selling unique camera support equipment and accessories.

After 2 years of online success, the business moved to a physical store in Lindfield, Sydney, before embracing the new category of Drones, ultimately becoming Australia’s first specialist Drones retailer.

Winner of 2016 Local Business Awards for "Outstanding Specialist Business”.

Camzilla was sold in 2017 and remains successful for the new owner.

Producer/Director: Serious Business TV
1988 to 2008
Formed Serious Business TV to concentrate on producing and directing documentaries, TVCs and business programs.
In 1997, he began writing, shooting and producing a series of automotive videos titled Serious Performance. The eight-part series became Australia’s top-selling automotive DVD until production ended in 2006. He also formed a distribution division to license other related programs from overseas suppliers, ultimately distributing a catalogue of nearly 200 automotive DVD titles to retailers throughout Australia and NZ.

In 2008, the business came to the attention of Beyond International, who made a successful bid to purchase it.

Executive Producer: Kookaburra Productions
1984 to 1988
Kookaburra was a mid-sized production company specialising in TV commercials and corporate programs.
In the role of EP, while continuing to produce and direct, he was responsible for tenders, proposals and supervision of all productions. Clients included most Sydney advertising agencies and all TV Networks. 

With John Singleton Advertising, he produced numerous political campaign commercials for two Federal elections and a NSW State election.

Freelance Director/Cinematographer

1981 to 1984

After 7 years learning his craft as an ATN7 studio and sports cameraman, Barry left to pursue a freelance career as director and DOP.
Employed by TV networks, advertising agencies and corporate clients for a large range of diverse jobs.

In 1983, he also created and taught a TV Production curriculum course at two independent training colleges in Sydney.

Recent Cinematographer Credits

Grainger TV - (Ch.7) 153 “Travel Oz” episodes, including directing a half-hour special in New York.

Tourism documentaries in Palau for Australian DFAT, and in South Africa for SA Tourist Board.

US Fox News - Live-to-air NSW bushfire coverage with local American presenter.

Corporate training videos for UBT Aust.

Short Selection Of Previous Credits

Documentary production:

“Serious Performance 1 to 8” - Australia’s top-selling car DVD series (1997 to 2006)

“Off On A Tangent” - (ATOM award winner) TAFE Education doco on mathematical calculus for NSW High School syllabus.

"Unique Cars" Magazine - Production of DVDs for on-cover promotions.

Corporate production:

Barbeques Galore Group - Production of cooking programs

Hyundai - Dealer conference videos

Zoo Weekly Magazine - Production of Zoo website videos

PRD Nationwide - Dealer presentation videos

Chrysler - Dealer launch videos for Grand Cherokee and Wrangler

TVC Production:

Hundreds of TV ads for a large array of Australian and international clients.

All in all, a talented young bloke.