
Ari Kwasner-Catsi
Director's Assistant
Also available as a:
Camera Assistant
Ari Kwasner-Catsi is a Director’s Assistant & Motion Assistant from Sydney, Australia, with a history in fashion campaigns and music videos. Ari takes a hands-on practical approach to the role by utilising his broad production knowledge to translate a director’s ideas into practical steps, regardless of the budget or scale, and then communicate that with a team.
He thrives most during the production phases, jumping into whatever additional tasks are required to ensure the shoot runs smoothly – often acting as Editor and Camera Assistant on the same job. As well as managing communication with the Director and their overall well-being.
Stills & Motion
Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
2023 - Feb |
The Artist Group |
Muma Studios AW 23 |
Motion |
Claudia Rose |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
|
2023 - Jan |
The Artist Group |
AJE AW23 |
Motion |
Claudia Rose |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
|
2022 - Nov |
The Artist Group |
IKKARI Launch |
Motion |
Claudia Rose |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
|
2022 - Nov |
Miss Smith |
Strand Bags Xmas 22 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Brooke Smith |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2022 - Nov |
Miss Smith |
Witchery AS22 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Brooke Smith |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2022 - Oct |
The Artist Group |
Mecca Cosmetics SS22 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2022 - Oct |
The Artist Group |
Marie Claire ‘Nakkiah Lui’ |
Magazine Content |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
|
2022 - Sep |
The Artist Group |
Alais Mae SS22 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2022 - Sep |
The Artist Group |
Bonds SS22 Christmas |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2022 - Sep |
The Artist Group |
General Pants SS22 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant / 2nd Cam Operator |
|
2022 - Aug |
The Artist Group |
Le Specs SS22 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2022 - Aug |
The Artist Group |
Le Specs SS22 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2021 - Dec |
The Artist Group |
Jagged x Georgia |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2021 - Dec |
The Artist Group |
Gut Mag Christmas Editorial |
Magazine Content |
Ribal Hosn |
Manuela Leigh |
Motion Assistant |
|
2021 - Jul |
The Artist Group |
Mecca Cosmetics SS21 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2021 - May |
The Artist Group |
Glassons AS21 |
Motion |
Daphne Nguyen |
Manuela Leigh |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2021 - May |
The Artist Group |
Country Road ‘Home’ |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
|
2021 - Apr |
The Artist Group |
SIR The Label AS21 |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
N/A |
2020 - Nov |
The Artist Group |
Country Road ‘Forager’ |
Motion |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Motion Assistant |
TV Commercials / Branded Content
Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
2023 - Feb |
Space Between |
Nike Air Max x JD Sports |
Branded Content |
Ribal Hosn |
|
N/A |
2022 - Jun |
Are Media |
Vanish x Marie Claire |
Branded Content |
Byron Spencer |
Director's Assistant / Editor |
|
2022 - Feb |
Monster Children |
Levi's Pride |
Branded Content |
Byron Spencer |
Director's Assistant / Editor |
|
2021 - Aug |
Manuela Leigh |
Benee x Bershka |
Branded Content |
Byron Spencer |
Director's Assistant / Editor |
|
2020 - Apr |
Taboo Group |
HypeDC 'Sneakerteller's |
Branded Content |
Byron Spencer |
Director's Assistant / Editor |
Music Videos
Date | Prod Co | Artist / Title | Director | Producer | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
2021 - Oct |
Ten Fingers |
'Born for this Bullshit' Ben Lee |
Byron Spencer |
Manuela Leigh |
Director's Assistant / Editor's Assistant |
|
2021 - Jun |
Ourness |
'Same thing' Genesis Owusu |
Byron Spencer |
Manuela Leigh |
Director's Assistant |
|
2021 - May |
The Artist Group |
'Bus Stop' Kinder Sounds |
Ribal Hosn |
Kate Sullivan |
Director's Assistant |
|
2021 - Apr |
- |
'Born 2 Ride' Deepfaith |
Byron Spencer |
- |
Director's Assistant |
N/A |
2021 - Apr |
Lion Management |
'Jealousy' Isabella Manfredi |
Byron Spencer |
Rebecca Deasy |
Director's Assistant |
Fashion Shows
Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Role |
2022 - May |
- |
‘Iordanes Gogos’ ’23 AAFW |
Director / DoP / Editor |
2021 - Jun |
The Artist Group |
Alice McCall MBFWA ’22 |
Motion Assistant |
Other Related Experience
Date(s) | Client | Brand / Title | Producer | DOP | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
2022-01 |
Visual Album |
'Dead Or Alive' Gabriel.LCR |
Renée Kypriotis |
Darwin Schulze |
Director / Editor |
|
2022-09 |
Music Video |
'Sweet Toxic Love' Fumiko |
Eric Zac Perry |
Darwin Schulze |
Director / Editor |
|
2022-02 |
Campaign |
RTTS.Land Shop Launch |
Imogen Wilson |
Rachael Gammel |
Director / Editor |
|
2022-04 |
Short Film |
WAITING |
Eric Zac Perry |
Darwin Schulze |
Writer / Directkr |
N/A |
2022-06 |
Music Video |
'Mami' COBRAH |
Kurt Johnson |
Darwin Schulze |
Director / Editor |
|
2023-01 |
Short Film |
CONCRETE |
Eric Zac Perry / Manuela Leigh |
Ryan Bell |
Writer / Director |
Countries Worked in
- Australia
Directors Worked with
- Byron Spencer
- Claudia Rose
- Daphne Nguyen
- Ribal Hosn
Production Companies Worked with
- Kitchen Creative
- Miss Smith
- Monster Children
- Ourness
- The Artist Group
- The Taboo Group
Technical Skills
- Final Cut Pro - Intermediate
- Premier Pro - Advanced
- After Effects - Basic
- Photoshop - Intermediate
- InDesign - Intermediate
- Davinci Resolve (Editing) - Advanced Microsoft Suite - Intermediate
Additional Skills
- Valid driving license
- Unrestricted working rights in EU + US + AU
- Mid-Level Editor - Premiere & Resolve
- Data Management