michaeldillonfilms

Michael Dillon AM, Cinematographer, Film Maker, Adventurer, Traveller.

From the Himalayas to the Poles, the deserts to the oceans, Michael has filmed there!  His most recent film is the multi award winning feature documentary, Hillary:Ocean to Sky was released in cinemas and online in 2019.

Michael's career began with filming treks in the Himalayas in the late 1960’s. The first Australian to gain a Gold Duke of Edinburgh award, Michael has filmed, directed and produced many award winning adventure and wildlife documentary’s including 5 with Sir Edmund Hillary. Inspired by Hillary’s work among the Sherpas, he became a founding director of the Australian Himalayan Foundation. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2004 for his contribution to the film industry and his humanitarian work.