Alex Ponniah
Producer/Director
| Zoologist | Filmmaker | Photographer | HSE Diver |
Secrets of the Penguins - Talesmith - National Geographic/Disney+
Islands - Wall to Wall - SKY Nature
Our Great National Parks - Wild Space Productions - NETFLIX
Frozen Planet II - BBC Studios
I am a seasoned zoologist and filmmaker with over 15 years of experience exploring, diving and photographing the natural world. A lifelong passion for wildlife and conservation, sparked by childhood inspiration from Steve Irwin, led me to pursue a career that merges a deep love of animals with the art of storytelling. This resulted in studying Zoology at Bristol Unversity, followed by a Masters degree in Documentary and Feature Filmmaking. With this passion I have ventured to every continent, capturing breathtaking wildlife moments in some of the most remote corners of the planet for myself and major platforms including the BBC, Netflix, and National Geographic.
Most recently, I spent ten months in Antarctica during the harsh winter, documenting the resilience of life in one of the most extreme environments on Earth alongside the remarkable Emperor Penguins.
My work is driven by a desire to inspire awe for the natural world and foster a deeper connection for the planet we all share.
Personal Equipment
Canon EOS R5 II
Canon EOS 1DX II
Canon EOS 7D II
DJI MAVIC 3 CINE
Samyang 14mm f/2.8
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L II
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 Ext 1.4x
Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 Tripod
Manfrotto XPRO4 CF Monopod
Peak Design Carbon Fibre Tripod
Lensmaster Gimbal RH-2
Flash with Diffuser Shield
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