Renowned Gold Coast cinematographer Simon Christidis, who has worked with major filmmakers including Ron Howard and James Cameron, will contest a charge alleging he stalked a person known to him over 13 months.
Christidis, 56, an accredited Australian Cinematographers Society member with decades of industry experience, was charged earlier this year with stalking between 1 March 2024 and 31 March 2025, with police alleging “voluminous digital communications” formed part of the conduct.
The matter was mentioned in Southport Magistrates Court on November 4, where defence lawyer Joshua Tiffin confirmed his client would fight the charge. A review has been set for 22 January 2026, followed by a hearing on 5 March.
The court heard of a dispute over police disclosure, with the defence seeking access to all QPRIME-recorded interactions between Christidis and a witness, a relative of the complainant.
Police argued the material was irrelevant, but the magistrate disagreed, saying it was “difficult for the prosecution to work out what’s relevant” to the defence case and urging a “pragmatic” approach.
The issue has now been resolved to both parties’ satisfaction.
Christidis, known for his underwater and surf cinematography, has worked in the film industry since the 1980s. His IMDb credits include Aquamarine, Fool’s Gold, Nim’s Island, Unbroken, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla vs. Kong and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
He founded his production company, Big Boy Films, in 1995, with clients such as Tourism Queensland, Sea World and Flight Centre.
Source: Gold Coast Bulletin.
