FILMING & PRODUCTIONS
Over 22 years, Scubazoo has orchestrated the magic behind more than 125 hours of program production, contributing to international hits like BBC’s LIFE, Human Planet, Survivor, The Amazing Race, Blue Planet 2, and many more.
Explore a filming paradise in Borneo, the third-largest island globally, where pristine wilderness meets rare wildlife. Southeast Asia’s jewel boasts lush rainforests, granite peaks, dramatic caves, and vibrant coral reefs. Dive into the harmonious cultural tapestry of Dayaks, Penan, and Rungus, alongside the nomadic Bajau gypsies.
Scubazoo’s Team is a highly experienced and multi-talented bunch who love to film both on land, in water, and in the air. Over the past 20 years, Scubazoo has been involved in hundreds of different film projects for the likes of BBC, Discovery, National Geographic, ABC, CBC, CNN and many many more.
CAMERA CREW
Underwater cameramen
Do you need experienced underwater cameramen for your projects? Our renowned underwater cameramen have thousands of hours’ experience in oceans around the world. Scubazoo’s cameramen are available individually or as a team. The scope of our work has included natural history sequences, presenter-led documentaries, theatrical releases, adventure races, reality shows, and many more. We’re well known for our knowledge and passion for marine life, as well as our work ethic. Our senior cameramen have worked on a range of productions including Life Story (BBC NHU) Human Planet (BBC NHU), Life (BBC NHU), Last Chance to See (BBC Wales), The Amazing Race (AXN), and End of the Line (Fish film company). For a more in-depth list of credits, take a look at our portfolio.
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Do you want to hire a cameraman? Contact us for rates.
Assistant Cameramen / Safety Diver
Jason Isley is an extremely experienced assistant cameraman and rebreather safety diver, supporting Roger Munns on numerous shoots including Blue Planet 2, Seven Worlds, Oceans, Hostile Planet and many more. With over 1000 hours on his rebreather and thousands of dives gaining a unique knowledge of marine behaviour he is valuable asset to any underwater shoot.
Having been an experienced underwater cameraman himself and a talented underwater photographer he can always capture behind-the-scenes footage and photographs for publicity shots or ‘making of’ films.
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DRONE Filming & Photography
Scubazoo’s highly experienced, certified and insured pilots & cameramen operate a range of aerial filming and photography drones from DJI Phantoms to Mavic Pros to Inspire Pro drones. Whether its over the ocean, rainforest, mountain or urban landscapes our pilots will capture the shots you need to give your production that wow factor.
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Co-production
Are you exploring the possibility of co-production? Scubazoo is on-hand to contribute both our extensive knowledge of the marine world and filming skills for your projects and productions.
We can combine our team of marine biologists cum cameramen with your own crew to document creatures, events, and activities underwater. Whether it’s documenting weird and wonderful creatures, endangered species, specific events or simply man’s activities, we’re keen to hear from you. Plus there are substantial incentives available for international productions to film here in Malaysia so please do not hesitate to contact us with your ideas.
We welcome all opportunities for co-production and have co-produced award-winning programmes such as Malaysia from Below with National Geographic Asia, Coral Triangle with Wild Fury, Great Ocean Adventures with RDF for Animal Planet and Facing Jaws for National Geographic.
CORPORATE FILMING & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
Scubazoo has a long history of producing high-quality films for corporate bodies, advertising agencies, and NGO’s. We’ve produced videos for diverse clients such as Dorling Kindersley, WWF, Ichimore, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Sabah Tourism and IUCN.
Corporate video productions come in many different styles and Scubazoo can project manage your entire production, from visualising your ideas right through to realising your marketing dream. We offer a turnkey service including writing your storyboard/script, directing and filming the shoot, provide stock footage, source the music, record the narration and edit your production for you. Tell us what you’re looking to achieve and we’ll be able to tailor a dynamic marketing product to match both your brief and your budget.