Rick Joaquim is an award winning Cinematographer based in London, with a passion for storytelling and a drive to capture the heart of every project. Originally from South Africa, he has honed his skills working on a diverse range of narrative, commercial, and music video projects. Most recently, he was featured in British Cinematographer Magazine as their 'Meet The New Wave' rising star DOP, a testament to his rising prominence in the industry View his CV / Resume here | ![]() |
AWARDS + ACHIEVEMENTS
- Winner Best Cinematography + Best Horror Short for "Entitled"
- London International Short Film Festival 2023 - Winner "Best Achievement in Cinematography"
- South African Film & Television Awards 2022 / SAFTA's - Selected for the BAFTA Connect Programme 2022
- Winner "Best Cinematography" for "Adjustments"
- The British Short Film Awards 2022 - Official Selection "The Last Union
- Short Film Corner - Festival de Cannes 2022 - Official Selection and USA Premiere for the film "Five Tiger"
- Sundance Film Festival 2021 - Official Selection for the film "Ring of Beasts"
- Zsigmond Vilmos Cinematography Film Festival 2021 - Selected for the ASC Vision Mentorship Program 2022
- American Society of Cinematographers - Nominee "Best Short Film" for "The Stranger"
- South African Film and Television Awards 2021 / SAFTA's - Winner "Best Cinematography" + "Best Film"
- 48 Hour Film Project London 2021 - Winner "Best Cinematography"
- European Cinematography Awards 2020 - Winner "Best Cinematography" + "Best Short Film" for "The Stranger"
- Venice Film Awards 2020 - Winner “Best Short Film Cinematography”
- New York Cinematography Awards 2020 - Included in the ARRI Camera Showreel 2019
- Inducted as a full SASC Member in 2019
- South African Society of Cinematographers - Winner "Best Cinematography"
- Kleinkaap Short Film Festival 2019 - Silver Certificate Awarded - "Haatklop"
- SASC Visible Spectrum Awards 2019 - Nominee "Best Cinematography" for "Makeup is Art"
- Bokeh South African International Fashion Film Festival 2018
PRESS
The Promonews Podcast - Rick Joaquim - Talking Music Videos
Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast - Ep33: Cinematographer Rick Joaquim SASC
The Tungsten Show Podcast - When do you call yourself a DOP
The Holistic DP Podcast - 10: Director of Photography, Rick Joaquim SASC
British Cinematographer Magazine | Meet The New Wave:
https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/rick-joaquim-sasc/
British Cinematographer Magazine | Best Cinematography at British Short Film Awards:
https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/rick-joaquim-sasc-wins-best-cinematography-at-british-short-film-awards-for-adjustments/
Provideo Coalition:
https://www.provideocoalition....
Hakopike Magazine:
https://www.hakopike.com