McLeod - Underwater Cameraman - Operator
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McLeod is an award‑winning underwater cameraman and underwater camera operator based in the Canary Islands, working worldwide on feature films, documentaries, and high‑end TV drama.
He is widely regarded as one of the industry's leading international underwater cameramen, and Darius Khondji’s preferred camera operator for aquatic sequences. His work has taken him across the globe, from the icy waters of Antarctica to the coral reefs of Zanzibar.
McLeod began his career shooting natural history and documentary films, contributing to numerous productions for National Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channel, and Channel 4 (UK). Over the course of his career, he has completed more than 3,500 ocean dives.
In recent years, he has worked on a range of feature films and television dramas, including The Penguin Lessons, Project Lazarus, Papá o Mamá, and series such as La Palma, The Assessment, Jack Ryan, A Town Called Malice, Foundation, and The One.
He has also collaborated on high-end commercial campaigns with directors such as Jonathan Glazer, Martin de Thurah, Yoann Lemoine, and Megaforce.
Proficient with both digital (ARRI, Sony, RED) and 35mm film formats, McLeod is equally skilled operating and lighting in open water, tanks, and controlled studio environments.
When not on set, McLeod is a passionate cook and his seafood recipes are something of a legend.
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FAQ
Do you work internationally as an underwater cameraman?
Yes. Based in the Canary Islands, Spain, Andy McLeod works worldwide as an underwater cameraman and underwater camera operator for film, TV, wildlife, drama, and commercial productions, both in the open ocean and in studios or tanks.
What types of productions do you film underwater?
Andy films underwater sequences for feature films, high-end TV drama, wildlife documentaries, commercials, and branded content.
What underwater camera systems do you use?
Andy has his own underwater housing with a RED Gemini camera. For ARRI and Sony systems, he can recommend trusted suppliers for housings such as Hydroflex, Nauticam, and Gates.
Are you a qualified diver?
Yes. Andy has 25 years of diving experience, logging over 4,000 dives from Antarctica to Zanzibar. He holds the HSE Commercial Diving License and is an instructor with both PADI and BSAC, with extensive safety training for underwater filming environments.
Are you available for productions in the Canary Islands?
Yes. Based in Tenerife, Andy regularly works across the Canary Islands and provides local knowledge, logistics support, and underwater filming expertise.
How can we book you for an underwater filming project?
You can contact Andy directly through the website to discuss availability, project requirements, and underwater filming logistics.