Nick Alexandra

Nick Alexandra is an accomplished cinematographer, filmmaker, and multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also an experienced video editor and drone operator. 


With over 15 years of professional experience spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Southern Africa, Nick has collaborated with prestigious international organizations including the UN Human Rights Office, Global Citizen, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Al Jazeera English, Sky News, LALIGA, The University of Johannesburg, the Goethe Institute, the GIZ, the Music in Africa Foundation, and Amnesty International.


Known for his visually striking cinematography and meticulous technical craft, Nick consistently delivers clean, cinematic images paired with broadcast-quality sound. His editorial grounding as a journalist enables him to shape powerful visual narratives that balance beauty, context, and meaning. Whether filming in high-pressure news environments or crafting long-form documentary storytelling, he brings sensitivity, clarity, and deep engagement with the communities he documents.

Nick is also known for his ability to connect authentically with on-camera contributors, creating space for genuine, emotionally resonant storytelling.


Standard Kit includes:

Cameras: Sony FX6 4K Cinema Camera, Sony FX3 4K Cinema Camera, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 4K Camera with integrated gimbal.

Lenses: Sony G Master 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8.

Audio: Sony UWP-D29 dual-channel wireless lavalier microphone system, Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone.

Lighting: Godox FL150 LED key light plus two additional LED panel lights.

Stabilization & Aerial: DJI Ronin RS2 Gimbal and DJI 4K Drone.

Additional specialized equipment is readily available upon request to suit the unique needs of each project.