Wild’s crews are experts in their fields and chosen for their commitment to the stories and subjects that they work with. Their dedication is reflected in the quality of Wild’s extensive image libraries and it programming success overseas.




Adam Jones

Academic Record

  • 1998 South Seas Film and TV School Documentary directing and EFP camera/lighting/audio
  • 1997 University of Otago Bachelor of Science - Ecology

Work Experience

  • 2005 Cinematographer - 'Hope in Hell'
  • 2004 Cinematographer - 'OceanZOO'
  • 2001 ‘The Force’ – Surfing episode Natural History NZ Ltd/National Geographic
  • 2001 ‘The Force’ – Diving episode Natural History NZ Ltd/National Geographic
  • 2001 ‘Primo Freerider’ – Surfing and skateboarding Sportsworld NZ/TV2
  • 2001 3 x TVCs Zoom Productions/DCC
  • 2000 ‘Shark Gordon‘ 13 part series for Natural History NZ Ltd/Animal Planet
  • 1999 ‘White Shark – Nature of the Beast‘ Pick ups Natural History NZ Ltd/Discovery Channel
  • 1999 ‘Riddle of the Rays’ Natural History NZ Ltd/Discovery Channel
  • 1999 Shark cage diving promo - Sky Sport NZ
  • 1999 H2o Photo and VideoGreat Barrier Reef, Cairns Australia
  • 1998 Childrens Science Programme Zoom Productions/Treehut Productions
  • 1998 Regional Artists - Pilot for Arcadian Films
  • 1998 ‘Cowtown’ - Short film for Fringe Film Festival NZ
  • 1998 ‘Saving Sight’ – Documentary for Triangle TV
  • 1998 ‘Wilder land’ - Documentary for Fringe Film Festival NZ

Specialized Skills

  • PADI Dive Instructor - OSH registered Scientific/research/media diver
  • Nitrox and rebreather trained - IANTD
  • Outdoor first aid - NZ Mountain Safety
  • Advanced trauma first aid - Order of St Johns NZ
  • Boatmasters - NZ Coastguard
  • Taekwon-Do Instructor - ITFNZ
  • Clapper/loader course - Panavision NZ