Roger Ungers

Roger Ungers is a Melbourne-based independent documentary filmmaker, video content creator and photographer. After studying film and TV foundations at the Victorian College of the Arts, Roger has spent over 10 years refining his skills whilst working on multiple documentary and video production projects. Roger's work spans directing, producing, shooting and editing award winning documentaries acquired by Stan, Prime Video and SBS to creating video content for World of Wonder Productions. He has created client videos for BMW, eBay, RSPCA, Moet and KPMG, as well as diverse online video content for social enterprise Scarf. Roger was also a finalist at the Victorian Pride Awards 2025 for “Outstanding Contribution to Media” and also a finalist at the Euphoria Social Awards Gala 2025 for “The Producers Award”. Roger is a frequent delegate of the AIDC (Australian International Documentary Conference) and is a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society.

Works

Finding Creativity

Finding Creativity is a captivating exploration of the creative process through the eyes of established glass artist Holly Grace, celebrated chef and restaurant owner Coskun Uysal, talented singer/songwriter Henry Brett and accomplished social entrepreneur Jan Owen. The subjects’ personal stories allow for an enlightening and informative look into how they came to work in creative fields and how they actively seek out inspiration. We hear firsthand accounts of their successes and struggles as they share their respective approaches to creativity. From this, we more deeply understand what it means to be creative and how all of us have the capacity to embrace it.

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Interviewer

The Wheels of Wonder

The Wheels of Wonder follows a team of ambitious social impact creators as they enter Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, with a curious project. Their mission: to trial and test an unusual prototype play cart with the hope of improving the lives of refugee children through “loose parts” play. The project is led by Marcus Veerman, founder and CEO of Playground Ideas, a not-for-profit providing open-source playground building resources which benefit children all over the world. Veerman’s passionate and skilled team includes a Product Designer, Play Specialist and Technical Lead. Despite plenty of planning, the group face numerous challenges whilst constructing and trialling a material-based prototype in a country which is currently home to an estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees.

Release Date2020-02-23

DepartmentCrew

JobCinematography

Charactersd Narrator

Vote Count1

Chill with Phil

In our chaotic world, wouldn't it be nice to slow down, take a deep breath, and chill? Get comfy with Melbourne-based artist and social media icon Phil Ferguson (@chiliphilly) as they crochet adorable and fantastic plush hats, based on treats like baked goods and hot lattes, all while threading through stories of their own. Unwind and unspool with this Bob Ross for a new generation and Chill with Phil!

Release Date2023-11-22

DepartmentCrew

JobCreator

Episode Count6

Shape

Roger Ungers’ insightful documentary explodes the harmful, nigh-on impossible body image standards gay men are bombarded with in glossy magazines, on social media and hookup apps. Eviscerating a hierarchy favouring white over people of colour, perfectly sculpted abs over more common figures, and looking down on those who embrace femme identities or are older, it also speaks to one gymgoer who looks the part but battles body dysmorphia doubts. Shape asks if there’s a way the gay community can become more truly inclusive.

Release Date2023-11-13

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector