Photograph by Keegan Carroll
I'm Kris Kerehona, a Canberra-based videographer and photographer. My background in documentary filmmaking informs my approach, and my work is distinguished by its exploratory commitment to place, culture, and artistic expression. I've been fortunate to contribute to the Australian cultural landscape through extensive and trusted collaborations with many of our national institutions.
I'm always open to discussing new projects, answering any questions, or simply connecting.
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Stephanie Boyle, Head Photographs, Film and Sound, Australian War Memorial
“Kris is an absolute pleasure to work with as a team mate - reliable, collaborative, hard-working - and pure talent as a creator, content producer, videographer and photographer. His kindness and good humour is an asset with your team, your clients and stakeholders, while the quality of his content is world beating.”
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Dr Brendan Nelson AO, Former Director, Australian War Memorial
“Kris, just a note to tell you what a great asset you are to the Memorial and Australia. The work you do is outstanding. Well done and thank you.”
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Dr Lara Nicholls, Senior Curator, Australian War Memorial
“Kris is a highly professional creative content producer who I highly recommend if you are thinking about producing innovative and nuanced video content for a range of platforms.”
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Alana Bishop, Senior Photographer, National Gallery of Australia
“Kris is an exceptionally talented creative with a natural eye for storytelling and detail. He is humble, kind, and a thoughtful collaborator who works well within a team. Kris brings a calm and considered approach to his work, always valuing the input of others. Any team would be fortunate to have him.”
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Brendan Arnold, Marketing Specialist, AIATSIS
“Kris’s creativity is endless, he has a special way of capturing the most beautiful stories and moments. He would be an asset to any client or organisation he works with.”
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Monica Penders, Former Screen Canberra Director.
“Kris is an extremely talented but modest filmmaker. He has an interest in both factual and drama. Easy to work with, reliable and with a strong sense of story his personality allows him to get the best out the talent he is working with.”
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Awards
2021 Australia Day Staff Achievement Award, Department of Infrastructure
2019 Napier Waller Art Prize: Shortlisted Artist, Australian War Memorial
2017 Australian War Memorial Reward Recognition
2015 Canberra Critics Circle Award for Documentary Filmmaking
2015 Winner Best Film, Canberra Short Film Festival
2009 Winner Best Film, Canberra Short Film Festival
2009 Critics Circle Award for Documentary Filmmaking
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Exhibitions
2022: Voices of Veterans Exhibition Launch (Video Production), Government House, Canberra
2022: March to Art: Place - Veterans Arts Exhibition (Curated by Bruce Copland), No Vacancy Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria
2019: Last Man Standing (Highly Commended), Napier Waller Art Prize, Australian War Memorial, ACT
2018: Vom Engel ins Gesicht Gespukt (Spit on the Face of an Angel), Audio-Visual, Jena Theatrehaus, Jena, Germany
Solo Exhibitions:
2019: Bare Witness, Huw Davies Gallery M16 ArtSpace, Canberra, ACT
2017: Where We Walk / Where Are You Going?, PhotoAccess, Canberra, ACT
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Commissions
2024: National Library of Australia, Canberra Australia. Documenting the Indian - Australian Diaspora.
2024: National Museum of Australian Democracy: Documenting the Enlightened Festival.
2023: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Summit, Perth WA: Lead photograph documenting keynote speakers, community leaders and scholars.
2021: Melbourne Art Centre: photojournalist project documenting the impact of Covid 19 on the Canberra Theatre Industry.
2020: Theatre Arts Decimation during Covid-19, Arts Centre Melbourne: Created a photographic documentary project capturing the impact of the pandemic on the performing arts industry.
2019: Aboriginal Memorial Poles Documentary, Arnhem Land: Directed and filmed a documentary exploring the cultural significance and stories behind these powerful monuments.
2016: ANZAC Centenary Print Portfolio Documentary, Australian War Memorial: Produced a documentary examining the historical and artistic context of artist’s response to the Centenary of the First World War.
2015: The Centenarians Documentary, Australian Association of Gerontology: Captured the wisdom and experiences of long-lived individuals in this touching documentary.
2014: Operation Render Safe Documentary, Official Cinematographer, Australian War Memorial: Documented the Australian Defence Force's bomb disposal mission in Cambodia.
2013: Operation Philippines Assist Documentary, Official Cinematographer, Australian War Memorial: Filmed the Australian Defence Force's humanitarian assistance efforts in the Philippines.
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Publications
2025 Australian War Memorial 50 Years of Volunteer Guiding Book
2017 Canberra Times: Patricia Piccicini, (Video)
2017 Sydney Morning Herald: Sam Jinks, (Video)
2017 Sydney Morning Herald: Marc Quinn, (Video)
2017 The Age: Marc Quinn, 2017 (Video)
2017 Imprint Magazine, 2014 Mike Parr 2014 (Still image)
2014 Art Guide Australia, Ben Quilty & Shaun Gladwell, (Video)
2014 Capital Magazine, (Still image)
2014 Wartime Magazine, Operation Philippines Assist (Still image)
2014 Canberra Times, Locks of Love (Still image)
2013 ABC Canberra, A Long Life (Video)