Bio
Andy Ball is a documentary cinematographer, director and video journalist with a focus on character-driven and investigative videos on human rights and environmental issues in Southeast Asia. His latest documentary, “The Clearing,” chronicles the struggles of young Cambodian environmentalists facing imprisonment for their activism. His investigative work ranges from exposing the ties between major fashion brands and deforestation to documenting illegal fishing practices off the Cambodian coast.
Over the past seven years, Andy has collaborated with numerous international media in both cinematography and producing roles, including the BBC, CBS, South China Morning Post, ABC, Insider, In Old News and Mongabay. His still photography has been featured in The New York Times, dpa, and Coda Story. He also works closely with non-profits like Human Rights Watch, Global Witness, Equitable Cambodia, and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.
Andy works between both Thailand and Cambodia, and is open to assignments both regionally and globally. He speaks conversational Khmer and is learning Thai.
Awards
2026, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF) - Honorable mention for the Eric Moe Award - The Clearing (Co-director)
2026, American Conservation Film Festival - Green Spark Award - The Clearing (Co-director)
2024, SOPA Awards Excellence in Photography Winner - Regional “Award for Excellence” (Photographer)
2023, Yale 360 2023 Environment Film Contest - Second place - Lost Lands (Director)
2022, Royal Geographical Society - Online Exhibitor - Lost Lands (Photographer)
Gear List
Sony FX6
Sony A7S III package
SmallHD Cine 5 monitor
Sigma Art prime lens set
Thypoch Simera-C lens set
Tamron 28-75 & 80-200 lenses
Ronin RS 3 gimbal
Sachtler Aktiv 8
DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone
DJI Mini 5 Pro drone
Deity THEOS Digital Wireless 2ch Kit
Deity S-Mic 2S
Professional Lighting and grip package