Luke Maximo Bell

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Luke Maximo Bell
Born
Luke Maximo Bell

(1994-05-11) May 11, 1994 (age 29)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Alma mater University of Cape Town
Occupation Cinematographer/ Filmmaker
Years activec. 2016–present
Website lukemaximobell.com

Luke Bell (born 1994) is a filmmaker, drone pilot and videographer from Cape Town, South Africa. [1] [2] [3]

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Life and career

Luke studied Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Cape Town where he began his career. [4] [5]

In 2017 Luke was among the winners of the annual Dronestagram [6] drone photography competition. [7] [8] [9] In 2020 he was awarded first place in the music video category in the Moment Invitational Film Festival presented in New York City. [10] [11]

In 2020 Luke became a Sony α ambassador for Middle East and Africa. [12] [13]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke received clearance to film the empty streets of Cape Town by drone. [14] [15] In more recent years he has worked as a drone pilot and drone camera operator on films like Resident Evil (TV series) [16] and The Year Earth Changed . [17]

Filmography

Key
Denotes projects that have not yet been released
YearTitleDirectorRoleNotes
2017Meet South Africa. Meet Bheki: The Mbhaco Maker [18] Teboho Mahlatsi [19] Social Content Videographer
Tali's Wedding Diary [20] Ari Kruger [21] Drone Pilot8 Episodes
2020The Age of Nature [22] Peter Lown [23] Archival Footage Contributor1 Episode
The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town [24] Joe Connor [25] Camera Operator
2021Tali's Baby Diary [26] Ari Kruger [21] Drone pilot10 episodes
The Year Earth Changed [17] Tom Beard [27] Aerial Footage Contributor
Facebook: Skate Nation Ghana [28] Bafic [29] / Justyna Obasi [30] / Elliott Power Drone Pilot
2021Day Zero [31] Virginia Quinn [32] / Kevin Sim [33] Aerial Footage Contributor
2022 Resident Evil (TV series) [16] Rachel Goldberg / Rob Seidenglanz [34] / Batan Silva [35] / Bronwen Hughes Drone Camera Operator

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryTitleResultNotes
2015Skypixel Photo Contest [36] Professional Drones in UseReaching for the PhantomNominated3rd Place
2017Skypixel Aerial Photo and Video Contest [37] Cities The City of Cape TownWon
Dronestagram Aerial Photo Contest [38] Creativity Two MooWon
2020Moment Invitational Awards [10] Music Video We Can't BreatheWon
Siena International Photo Awards [39] Video The Frozen ContinentNominated2nd Place

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