Hi, I’m Zebedee, a documentary filmmaker with a passion for social justice and environmental causes.

In a world of escalating climate change, conflict and doom scrolling I believe empowering visual stories can cut through – raising voices not often heard and inspiring people to act.

I’ve directed several short documentaries about pressing social justice issues that have won awards at festivals and being picked up by streaming platforms. You can view them here.

I also create films with not for profits, ethical business, advocacy organisations, musicians, and artists. These films have helped them reach new people, educate, fundraise, and build campaigns.  

This includes documentaries, about/brand videos, music videos, educational content and reels for social media.

Experienced at working across all stages of production as a director, videographer and editor I can work as a solo creator, within a team and bring a crew together for larger productions.

I also have a masters in documentary filmmaking from the prestigious Australian Film, Television and Radio School which has held me in good stead when tackling creatively and politically complex films.

I have a 5-star rating on upwork and often develop relationships with clients that last for years.

I’m based in Western Sydney and available to travel internationally.  

I would love to have a chat about working together. I’m open to a range of projects, commissions and collaborations.

Email: zebedee(a)zebedeeparkes.com

Whatsapp: +61 412 647 061

Photo: @flore_vallery_radot

 Select awards, interviews and publications

 Select clients

  • 3CR

  • A Sound Life Charity

  • Aboriginal Legal Service of WA

  • Act for Peace

  • Amelie Ecology

  • Films for Change

  • Friends of the Earth Australia

  • Gailla Music

  • Jigsaw Productions

  • Kimberley Ranger Network

  • Move Beyond Coal

  • North Productions

  • NSW Users and Aids Association

  • Open Support

  • Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

  • Rights Reporter Foundation

  • Savage Films

  • Tenants Unions of NSW

  • Trans Justice Project

  • Welkulturen Museum

  • Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia

  • Yasmin Music

Protest filmmaking and photography

I regularly film and photograph protests across a range of campaigns including First Nations, climate, Palestine, refugees, LGBTI+ and unions. It’s my way of showing solidarity and helping to build campaigns. The visuals I capture are often widely used by the people and groups organising those campaigns.

You can follow my Instagram to see the latest photos from the protests I capture and support this work on my Patreon where I post expanded photo albums and a few other bits and pieces.

I’ve been doing this for over a decade and have built a large archive from protests and campaigns across so called Australia. Several documentaries and publications have licensed footage and photos including Burning on Amazon Prime and academy award nominated We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks. With photos used by a range of media publications.

If you're interested in licensing footage or photos for your project get in contact. I offer a sliding scale for not for profits.