Education
He graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1970 with a degree in psychology and from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) United Kingdom while working in South Africa (from 1966 to 1974) and England.
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Oliver Stapleton
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One of his first efforts was the student film Shadowplay, a film about South African immigrants trying to adjust to life in London, which he wrote, directed, and edited. He progressed to filming music videos and commercials. He worked with many famous bands in the early-to-mid 80s, including a-ha, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Eddy Grant and The Human League.
Achievements
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1986 – won Music Television Video Music Award for Best Cinematography for "The Sun Always Shines on Television" by a-ha. nominated for American Council on Exercise Award for Danny, the Champion of the World. 1990 – nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography for Earth Girls Are Easy. 2001 – nominated for Camerimage Golden Frog for Buffalo Soldiers. 2003 – nominated for American Film Institute Award for Ned Kelly.
Membership
British Society of Cinematographers.
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United Kingdom
Awards
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MTV Video Music award; Independent Spirit award 1986 – won MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography for "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." by a-ha. nominated for ACE Award for Danny, the Champion of the World. 1990 – nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography for Earth Girls Are Easy. 2001 – nominated for Camerimage Golden Frog for Buffalo Soldiers. 2003 – nominated for AFI Award for Ned Kelly.MTV Video Music award; Independent Spirit award 1986 – won MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography for "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." by a-ha. nominated for ACE Award for Danny, the Champion of the World. 1990 – nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography for Earth Girls Are Easy. 2001 – nominated for Camerimage Golden Frog for Buffalo Soldiers. 2003 – nominated for AFI Award for Ned Kelly.