About
Donald McAlpine ACS, ASC (born 13 April 1934) is an Australian cinematographer. McAlpine was a physical education teacher in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. He began using a 16mm camera to film athletes preparing for the Melbourne Olympic Games. In Australia, from 1972 to 1981, McAlpine collaborated with Bruce Beresford. McAlpine filmed many of Beresford's early films, including The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, Barry McKenzie Holds His Own, Don's Party, The Getting of Wisdom, Money Movers, Breaker Morant and The Club. McAlpine also worked with director Gillian Armstrong on My Brilliant Career.
Filmography
The Portable Door2023 · Director of Photography
Black Site2022 · Director of Photography
A Stitch in Time2022 · Director of Photography, Executive Producer
Rajma Chawal2018 · Director of Photography
Ali's Wedding2017 · Cinematography
The Dressmaker2015 · Director of Photography
Ender's Game2013 · Director of Photography
Mental2012 · Director of Photography
Mega Piranha2010 · Director of Photography
X-Men Origins: Wolverine2009 · Director of Photography
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe2005 · Director of Photography
Peter Pan2003 · Director of Photography
Anger Management2003 · Director of Photography
The Time Machine2002 · Director of Photography
Moulin Rouge!2001 · Director of Photography
Stepmom1998 · Director of Photography
The Edge1997 · Director of Photography
Romeo + Juliet1996 · Director of Photography
Nine Months1995 · Director of Photography
Clear and Present Danger1994 · Director of Photography




















