The textbook “Cinematography of Australia and New Zealand” is devoted to the study of screen art of the distant Pacific region. Today, when filmmakers from these countries confidently enter the elite of world cinema, it is especially important to analyze the reasons for such unprecedented success. This is the second, expanded edition of the author's monograph, which traces the entire history of Australian and New Zealand cinematography from its inception to the present day. The book is written in a lively and engaging manner, which makes it interesting and educational not only for specialists, but also for a wide range of readers.