Mark Sharman is an underwater cinematographer with over 20 years’ experience filming the natural world for broadcast, documentary and commercial productions around the globe. Mark qualified as an HSE Commercial Diver in 2003 and has since built an intimate understanding of the marine environment which in turn allows a distinctive perspective to every production across challenging and diverse locations including tropical seas, open ocean, cold water and rivers.

His underwater visuals on ‘Jago: A Life Underwater’ won the Grand Teton Award at Jackson Hole in 2015 and the Cinematography Panda Award at Wildscreen in 2016.

Blue-Chip Natural History
Cinematic Visuals • Wildlife • Animal Behaviour • Natural History

“I really can’t recommend Mark highly enough. His footage is not only stunning but it is a storyteller’s dream. He really makes the most of filming opportunities even when they are few and far between, as is often the case in Natural History. Mark is an incredibly hardy diver comfortable in all conditions, great with scientists and a great guy to work with. I very much look forward to the next time we work together.”
— Chris Kidd - Director, BBC Studios

Presenter-Led Marine Storytelling
Science • Conservation • Adventure • Expeditions

“Mark is the real deal. He was my underwater camera operator filming sperm whales in Dominica for Chasing Ocean Giants a presenter-led dive-adventure series. The show demanded fast and responsive access and the team needed to be ready to drop in, in an instant. On shoots like this, preparation is everything - the success or failure of an entire shoot depends on anticipating and capturing fleeting moments. So, If you want jaw-dropping blue-chip underwater visuals, a huge understanding of how to capture life underwater, great knowledge of filming and maximising breath-taking two-shots and working with another diver, a great team member, who has all the tools: re-breather-trained, exceptional breath-hold free diver, scuba and fearless night diver who is also happy to muck in and shoot topside or drone for you - Mark is your man.”
— Stephen Shearman, Series Producer

Underwater Director of Photography
Features • Creative Visuals • VFX Plates • Commercial • Luxury & Brand Films

“I edited Mark’s footage for the award-winning film Jago: A Life Underwater and it was a real treat. The most impressive thing about the rushes was Mark’s instinct when action was happening. The choices he made were invariably spot-on and I had the privilege of being able to let some of the most beautiful underwater shots I’ve seen just run and run. His instinct and skill enabled us to end the film with an unbroken single take following a Bajau hunter descend to a reef and spear a fish - the shot lasts for about two minutes! It perfectly highlights Mark’s innate knack for cinematic composition and his finely tuned reactions when the action kicks off. I look forward to getting my hands on some more of his rushes!”
— Sam Rogers, Editor