Luke Maximo Bell

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Luke Maximo Bell
Born
Luke Maximo Bell

(1994-05-11) May 11, 1994 (age 32)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
OccupationCinematographer/ Filmmaker
Years activec. 2016–present
Websitelukemaximobell.com

Luke Bell (born 1994) is a filmmaker, drone pilot and videographer from Cape Town, South Africa.[1][2][3]

Life and career

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Luke studied Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Cape Town where he began his career.[4][5]

In 2017 Luke was among the winners of the annual Dronestagram[6] drone photography competition.[7][8][9] In 2020 he was awarded first place in the music video category in the Moment Invitational Film Festival presented in New York City.[10][11]

In 2020 Luke became a Sony α ambassador for Middle East and Africa.[12][13]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke received clearance to film the empty streets of Cape Town by drone.[14][15] In more recent years he has worked as a drone pilot and drone camera operator on films like Resident Evil (TV series)[16]† and The Year Earth Changed.[17]

In June 2025 Luke designed, built and flew the world's fastest quadcopter/ drone.[18]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes projects that have not yet been released
Year Title Director Role Notes
2017 Meet South Africa. Meet Bheki: The Mbhaco Maker[19] Teboho Mahlatsi[20] Social Content Videographer
Tali's Wedding Diary[21] Ari Kruger[22] Drone Pilot 8 Episodes
2020 The Age of Nature[23] Peter Lown[24] Archival Footage Contributor 1 Episode
The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town[25] Joe Connor[26] Camera Operator
2021 Tali's Baby Diary[27] Ari Kruger [22] Drone pilot 10 episodes
The Year Earth Changed[17] Tom Beard[28] Aerial Footage Contributor
Facebook: Skate Nation Ghana[29] Bafic [30] / Justyna Obasi [31] / Elliott Power Drone Pilot
2021 Day Zero[32] Virginia Quinn[33] / Kevin Sim [34] Aerial Footage Contributor
2022 Resident Evil (TV series) [16]† Rachel Goldberg / Rob Seidenglanz [35] / Batan Silva [36] / Bronwen Hughes Drone Camera Operator

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Title Result Notes
2015 Skypixel Photo Contest[37] Professional Drones in Use Reaching for the Phantom Nominated 3rd Place
2017 Skypixel Aerial Photo and Video Contest[38] Cities The City of Cape Town Won
Dronestagram Aerial Photo Contest[39] Creativity Two Moo Won
2020 Moment Invitational Awards [10] Music Video We Can't Breathe Won
Siena International Photo Awards[40] Video The Frozen Continent Nominated 2nd Place

References

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