André Musgrove

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: a variety of Canon L series lenses including Canon 8-15mm, 16 - 35mm, 24-70mm and 100mm Macro lens, Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera in Nauticam NA-R5 Nauticam Underwater Housing, DJI Mavic Pro 2, RED Gemini 5K S35 Cinema Camera in Nauticam Weapon LT Underwater Housing

I can use: DJI Mavic Pro 2, Red Gemini 5K S35 Cinema Camera In Nauticam Weapon Lt Underwater Housing, A Variety Of Canon L Series Lenses Including Canon 8-15Mm, 16 - 35Mm, 24-70Mm And 100Mm Macro Lens, Canon Eos R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera In Nauticam Na-R5 Nauticam Underwater Housing

About me

André Musgrove is an Underwater Cinematographer/ DP, Underwater Photographer, Professional Freediver, Spearfisherman, Underwater Stunt Performer and Private Dive Guide born and based in The Bahamas. Growing up diving in The Bahamas gives him vast knowledge of the best underwater locations and marine wildlife hotspots across the country. He has worked on a variety of projects with international brands including Discovery Channel, National Geographic, GoPro, Canon, Rolex and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

André is best known for his unique style of shooting creative concepts underwater with people and marine wildlife as the subjects, in unique underwater environments. He specializes in filming/ photographing natural history. commercials and campaigns either on scuba or while freediving (on breath hold), allowing closer, less invasive and more intimate interactions with large megafauna. André has extensive experience working with large sharks including Tiger Sharks, Hammerheads Sharks, Bull Sharks, Reef Sharks and Lemon Sharks. With over 4,000 logged scuba dives and more than a decade of freediving & spearfishing experience, shark handling and diving he has a distinctive edge for capturing a variety of underwater scenarios.

Andre's unique, multi-talented skill set includes him being as talented in front of the camera as he is behind. As seen on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2020 episode "Adam Devine's Secret Shark Lair" André was the on-screen Local Shark Diving & Spearfishing Expert. He's also one of the main presenters on the new shark focused docu-series for Discovery Channel called "Shark Academy" releasing Shark Week 2021.

André being Bahamian provides invaluable local knowledge and direction to any project. With his professionalism, interpersonal skills and resourcefulness, he is a great asset to any production team.
Referees:
Referees available upon request, Discovery Channel, Sky Nature, GoPro
Additional information:
Qualifications:
- 130ft/ 40m Professional Freediver
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (4,000+ dives)
- 15+ years Spearfishing experience
- Class B Boat Captain License
- Private Dive Guide (Bahamas)
- Highly skilled shark diving and handler experience
- PADI Enriched Air Diver
- PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor
- PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor
- PADI EFR Instructor

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Underwater Photographer
Job Titles	Camera Operator, Director of Photography (DOP), Videographer, Photographer, Locations Scout, Stunt Coordinator / Stunts
Years in industry	6+ years