Charlie Ford
director & photographer
Charlie Ford is an award-winning director and photographer known for vivid, dreamlike visuals and richly detailed, character-first storytelling. His work spans internationally screened films, ARIA-nominated music videos, television, and commercial projects with global brands.
In long-form narrative, Charlie co-created the series Cloudy River, which became the most-viewed title in SBS On Demand’s Rainbow Collection, and he directed multiple episodes of the Neighbours reboot. His short films have screened at international festivals including Cannes Short Film Corner and MIFF, while his music videos — for artists such as Courtney Barnett and Vance Joy — have earned ARIA Award nominations and tens of millions of views.
Charlie’s photographic work has been exhibited in three solo shows across Melbourne and Sydney, and he was a finalist in the 2023 National Portrait Prize for his portrait of his aunt, Helen Garner.
His commercial work has seen him directing TVCs and photographing stills campaigns for major Australian and global brands including CommBank, BPAY, Woolworths, Virgin Australia, Google, Samsung, Telstra, and Vogue.
Charlie is a co-founder of directing duo FJORD, where visual precision meets contemporary comedy and performance.
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