Esteban Rivera is an award-winning director of photography actively working across commercials, music videos and narrative films.
His accolades include two Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) awards, spanning both the commercial and music video categories. Additionally, he received dual nominations at the Oniros Film Festival and the Australian Screen Industry Network Awards for his narrative work on 'COMPULSION'.
In 2020, Esteban's contribution to the feature documentary film 'Love Opera' was honoured with a Certificate of Highest Achievement in Cinematography at the Australian Screen Industry Network Awards.
Most recently, Esteban, alongside his long-time collaborator and fellow director of photography Caleb Ware, was honoured with the Cambodian KhmerLIgth of Freedom award for their work on Cambodia's A21 'Can You See Me' Campaign. The films have raised awareness and inspired action against human trafficking, showcasing the power of film as a catalyst for change.
Contact Email: contact@estebanrivera.com.au
Phone: +61 433 245 853
Awards & Nominations
2024 KhmerLight of Freedom Award
Cambodia - Bringing awareness and inspiring action against human trafficking through Film
2020 Australian Screen Industry Network Awards
Certificate of Highest Achievement in Cinematography 'LOVE OPERA’
2019 Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) Silver Award
Winner - Commercial Category ‘Spicers Retreats - Scenic Rim Trail’
2018 Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) SILVER Award
Winner - Music Video Category ‘GOLDEN GATES’
2018 A SIN Awards - Nominee
Best Cinematographer ‘COMPULSION’ 2017
2018 ONIROS Film Awards
Nominee - Best Cinematographer ‘COMPULSION’