About CAMEYE
THE ARTS. REFRAMED.
We are an all-women and non-binary video production team dedicated to documenting the arts with authenticity, creativity, and heart. Our mission is to redefine how art is captured and archived by embracing diverse perspectives and breaking away from the traditional male-dominated gaze.
OUR MISSION
At Cameye Studios, we believe in:
• Art First: Understanding an artwork’s language before translating it into film.
• Human Connection: Prioritising creativity, empathy and mindfulness over flashy tech.
• Diversity in Gaze: Shifting the narrative by ensuring women and non-binary individuals are behind the camera.
We’re here to challenge outdated norms in art documentation. It’s not about having the biggest camera; it’s about having a creatively trained eye and deep love for art.
We specialise in merging the performing arts with documentary storytelling. By utilising a combination of broadcast-quality cameras and consumer-grade equipment, we create a distinctive blend of polished 4K film alongside a more raw, gritty DIY aesthetic. This approach allows us to authentically capture the multifaceted realities of human experience and perception.
Our blend of professional and DIY documentation encourages ongoing exploration of creative possibilities. At the heart of our practice lies a commitment to experimentation and flexibility, ensuring we find the most effective ways to capture artworks works.
Why All-Women & Non-Binary?
For too long, art archives have been dominated by a singular perspective. We’re changing that. By building an all-women and non-binary team, we’re ensuring that diverse voices shape how art is documented for future generations. Representation matters—not just in front of the camera but behind it too.
OUR APPROACH
Every project is a creative collaboration. Here’s how we work:
• Improvisation Meets Precision: Whether filming rehearsals or live performances, we adapt to capture the energy of the moment.
• Tech as a Tool, Not a Crutch: From grainy old cameras to cutting-edge tech, we use what best serves the story—not what looks best on paper.
• Mindful Filmmaking: With meditation practice as part of our team culture, we bring focus and calm to even the most high-pressure shoots.
Why Choose Us?
Because we’re not just videographers—we’re artists documenting artists. Our process is collaborative, intuitive and deeply rooted in understanding your vision. We don’t just capture artworks; we translate their essence into an audio-visual language.
We’re more than a production company; we’re a movement for inclusivity in art documentation. Whether you’re an arts organisation looking for authentic documentation or someone passionate about joining our team - let’s create, together.
Cameye Studios is evolving - Get Involved!
OUR SERVICES:
• Live Performance Documentation • Exhibition AV Content • Video Art & Documentaries • Trailers & Promos • Live Streaming
OUR STORY
Originally named Chameleoneye Films in 2005, we rebranded to CAMEYE in 2021 to reflect an evolution of our services, now in 2025 we re-birth to become an All-Women and Non-Binary Team.
"By the age of 12, I had lived on four continents - immersing myself in the art, culture, and stories of each place. From the vibrant colourful paintings depicting narratives of folklore and myths in Mozambique, to the intricate and symbolic storytelling of ancient pottery in China - my fascination with art-making and human creativity was born. This passion eventually led me to cultural anthropology and then to filmmaking—a journey fueled by curiosity and a love for improvisation.
I didn’t attend film school. Instead, I learned by doing—making mistakes, assisting others, and finding my voice through trial and error. My first experiences behind a camera were filming ancient solstice rituals and improv dance - where I discovered my Flow State: a deep connection to movement and storytelling, a heightened focus, that still drives my work today. Filming live performance remains at the heart of what we do because it’s where I feel most alive—capturing the raw energy of the moment as both an observer and participant - in a chameleonic sort of way.
Cameye Studios was born out of this ethos: Documentation as a Creative Act. We approach every project with playfulness, experimentation, and a commitment to staying true to the essence of the artwork we’re capturing".
Ana de Matos
Founder/Director
Our moto – Be the work
The adoption of the Chameleon as a key element of our brand identity was always a considered choice. At the core of our work is the belief that documentation is a creative act in itself. It requires an embodied experience of the art works, in the moment. Through improvisation, both visual and physical, we capture the work in its purest form. This is our approach to art and to the documentation of art. Chameleon-like – we seek to bond with the work we are capturing – our work becoming an extension of the artistic expression.
Our team – we are an Evolving Organism
No matter the artistic discipline, as creative practitioners working in the arts for just under 20 years - our Eyes, Senses and Body are evolved to perfectly capture artwork and live performance. Our team is an evolving organism made up of highly skilled tech creatives and artists, both part of our core team and skilled freelancers we employ for different projects. We use our technical skills and creative sensibility to produce tailored content that can engage and entertain global audiences.
Our Team
Ana de Matos (Director/Producer + Editor + DOP + Livestreaming)
Ana de Matos (she/they) is a queer filmmaker with a background in cultural anthropology based in London. Ana has been making films since 2005, when she picked up a camcorder and started filming her body moving at a improv dance jam in London. Her first short film was with the movement maestro Suprapto Suryodarmo and sculpture extraordinaire Phyllida Barlow, and then went on to specialise in filming live performance and live art. She evolved her practice to blend together things she loves: factual storytelling with artistic expression and body-based practices. Ana loves to direct the entire production process from the initial seed idea to final client output. As a kundalini yogi and third culture kid - every day is a journey of discovery and playfulness.
Silke Beller (Director/Producer/Editor)
Silke Beller is a filmmaker, editor, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience, specialising in documentary filmmaking and participatory video. She has led projects in more than 50 countries, collaborating with a diverse range of clients in the cultural, educational, and international development sectors. Silke combines her technical expertise in editing with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, informed by her background in Visual Anthropology. She has extensive experience documenting cultural and creative events for institutions and artists, capturing stories that bring audiences closer to the vibrancy of the creative world.
Featured Work
Ai Weiwei
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Frieze Art Fair
Carly Rogers
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London Craft Fair
Shaun Caton
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SPILL Festival of Performance
Ron Athey
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SPILL Festival of Performance
People We've Worked With
Ana stands apart from many of her peers by virtue of how much she genuinely cares about the artworks, about the artists, and about making sure that the festival experience is represented meaningfully in equal measure. I honestly cannot think of anyone I would rather work with in this capacity. In an always moving, fast paced and high energy environment, Ana and her team at CAMEYE always bring the very best work I could hope for.
SPILL Festival of Performance
Ana de Matos / CAMEYE's experience and knowledge was of immense importance to the Goethe-Institut London during the pandemic as we had to re-think many planned projects and bring them into the digital space in a very short amount of time. Ana's expertise is immense and she advised us individually for every project to achieve the best outcome. She always remains so calm, professional and passionate – a unique mix. She really is committed to bring across the essence. Thus one knows that the quality and outcome will be excellent.
Goethe-Institut London, Head of Cultural Programs
CAMEYE supported the transition from our physical only to physical and digital events for our LCW 2020 festival by running a number of live streamed events from our programme through our social media channels. Ana and her team were incredibly flexible and responsive despite short time frames and challenging circumstances and were able to adapt to our needs and those of our partners without issues or compromise in quality. The range and style of work they cover is very impressive. We'll be sure to work with CAMEYE in the future.
London Craft Week
