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I am experienced in directing, camera operation (also as a self-shooting director), editing (particularly offline), and continuity/script supervision. Always striving to bring an original vision to any project, I favour an imaginative approach that seeks to find the most expressive means of shaping the audio-visual work in question. As an ardent cinephile who is also passionate about culture and the arts in general, I use these appreciations to shape my creative output. Yet I also prize a methodical and rational approach to work to enable me to thrive under pressure.

My experience across the aforementioned disciplines means I am proficient in delivering content from preproduction all the way through to encoding and delivery. Furthermore, this experience has been accumulated in particular over a two-and-a-half-year period while working with some of the world's largest manufacturers: Samsung, HP and Panasonic are just a few of the clients I've production managed in order to create content for web, in-store or broadcast platforms. Such content has come in the form of bespoke product videos or corporate advertising.

Other work in which I've been involved as director, camera operator and editor is, for example, in the documentary field. Having previously created a film for Communities Against Guns & Knives I am currently involved in creating content for Building Trust International. Having filmed in part the construction of a school for their most recent project in Thailand, I am now engaged in editing together the vast array of media to help highlight this charity's cause. Projects such as this suit my all-round ability to direct, film, and edit thought-provoking, stylish content.
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Credits

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Panasonic Smart Viera TV: Swipe & Share - Flixmedia Ltd , United Kingdom
2012 - Director
Project: corporate commercial for Panasonic's new range of internet-enabled HD TVs, broadcast in France; Roles: director, producer, offline editor.

Panasonic Smart Viera TV: Watch & Chat - Flixmedia Ltd , United Kingdom
2012 - Director
Project: corporate commercial for Panasonic's new range of internet-enabled HD TVs, broadcast in France; Roles: director, producer, offline editor.

Panasonic Smart Viera TV: Browse & Share - Flixmedia Ltd , United Kingdom
2012 - Director
Project: corporate commercial for Panasonic's new range of internet-enabled HD TVs, broadcast in France; Roles: director, produce, offline editor.

VillaWare Espresso Machine commercial - Flixmedia Ltd , United Kingdom
2012 - Director/Cameraperson
Project: product video for VillaWare's barista espresso machine, broadcast on QVC; Roles: director, camera, editor, colourist.

Bullrun 2009 - Zero dB / Channel 4 , United Kingdom
2009 - Editor (Avid)
5-part series (broadcast on Channel 4 in December 2009) following the Bullrun rally across the USA.

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Employment History

Building Trust International charity (Jun 2012 - ongoing)
SELF-SHOOTING DIRECTOR, OFFLINE/ONLINE EDITOR
Travelled to Mae Sot, Thailand to document the construction of a school for displaced Burmese refugees. Postproduction is ongoing.

Flixmedia Ltd
(Aug 2010 - Dec 2012)
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER
As a Senior Creative Producer at Flixmedia Ltd I directed, filmed, edited and onlined product videos for many clients such as Samsung and Toshiba. I would lead the client creatively from script visualisation through to delivery. I also directed corporate videos for HP and Panasonic, and directed, filmed, edited and graded a VillaWare product video that was broadcast on TV. I am also highly experienced in localising content for global distribution. Other responsibilities included quality checking others' work in Creative Services.

Everyday - Mario Pires Cordeiro, UK (Oct 2012)
EDITOR, COLOURIST (Final Cut Pro)
Artist's video: Filmed on the Isle of Mull, juxtaposing local interaction with the natural environment. Part of an installation at Glasgow's Lighthouse gallery for the Luminate Festival.

HP Defective Media Retention - Flixmedia Ltd (May 2012)
DIRECTOR, EDITOR & COLOURIST (FCP)
Corporate: filmed in the server room at HP's UK headquarters for HP Germany to advertise the DMR service available in the target country.


Afraid Of The Dark - Imaginary Films, UK (Mar 2012)
FILM EDITOR (FCP)
HD short: offline editor for this short film that was screened at the 2012 Cannes short film festival.

Egression - Imaginary Films, UK (Jan 2009 - Jun 2011)
CONTINUITY SUPERVISOR, FILM EDITOR (FCP)
HD feature: independent art house film shown at international film festivals: screened at London's East End Film Festival and the Canada International Film Festival, where it won a Jury Prize.

Dream Digital (2010-2011)
CAMERA OPERATOR, EDITOR
As a freelancer for this live event and corporate video production company, I filmed in Spain and at Claridge's and The Dorchester in London among other prestigious venues. Following shoots I then fully postproduced the content through to delivery.

Playing The Moldovans At Tennis - Tony Hawks Productions, UK (Jul 2010)
CONTINUITY SUPERVISOR
Employed on the London section of the shoot of this feature film written by and starring the comedian and writer Tony Hawks.

Butterflies and Bullets - Zen Imaging, UK (Jan 2010 - May 2011)
FILM EDITOR (FCP)
HD feature: independent feature film.

Assault PT - Mario Pires Cordeiro (Nov 2009)
EDITOR & COLOURIST (FCP)
Video installation juxtaposing a classical music performance on piano with an invasion by the artist in a Portuguese gallery. Shown at the Royal Albert Hall.

Deserter - MacKinnon Films, UK (Aug 2009)
CONTINUITY SUPERVISOR
Extended short film shot on the RED ONE with professional cast and crew, starring Steve Hartley (The Bill, Eastenders).

Squat 4 Ur Right 2 Party - Duodroume, UK (Dec 2008 - Aug 2009)
EDITOR & COLOURIST (FCP)
Spanish music documentary about the Free Party scene in Madrid. Also translated to English and supplied the subtitling.

Newspepper (2008)
SELF-SHOOTING DIRECTOR, OFFLINE/ONLINE EDITOR
Corporate video production company, for which I created content for Venture Philanthropy Foundation, World Entrepreneurship Summit, Ashoka.

AV.IINC (2007-2008)
SELF-SHOOTING DIRECTOR, OFFLINE/ONLINE EDITOR
I worked on a series of projects for this young production company: among others a corporate video for hair product Afrotherapy and a documentary for charity Community Against Guns and Knives that I filmed on-location at the Broadwater Farm estate.

Denied: From Script to Screen - DeCantillon Films, UK (Apr-Aug 2008)
DIRECTOR, EDITOR (FCP), DVD AUTHORING & SUBTITLING
DVD featurette: a behind-the-scenes film to accompany the feature Denied. I added English subtitles to the latter and authored the dual-layer DDP media, which was then sent to replicators for production of a commercial DVD.

Savoy Film Shoot - Two Left Feet Productions, UK (Apr 2008)
HD CAMERA OP
Urban dance DVD: the first audio-visual tutorial of its kind in the UK, filmed at Meadow Farm Studios.

Singology Gospel Choir (Jun-Dec 2007)
SELF-SHOOTING DIRECTOR, OFFLINE/ONLINE EDITOR
Used a dual-camera setup to film this 100-minute live concert at the Andover Theatre, operating the backstage hand-held camera myself.

The Company - Ferran Films, UK (Oct 2007)
HD CAMERA OP
Live performance of dance, theatre and song at Greenwich Theatre.

On Ken Russell - Matthew Supersad (2007)
PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER
Student documentary on the film-maker Ken Russell, featuring a professional voice-over artist narrating and industry professionals as interviewees, including Russell's daughter Vicki. It was re-edited as a trailer for the 2010 Fantasia film festival in Montreal.
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Education

MML (Master of Modern Languages) French and Spanish - First Class Honours
The University of Manchester, Manchester (2000 - 2005)

A-Level: General Studies (A), French (A), Spanish (B), Geography (D), Politics (C).
The King's School, Chester (1998 - 2000)

GCSE Level: 4 A*s, 6 As
The King's School, Chester (1993 - 1998)
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Industry Qualifications

School of Audio Engineering (SAE), London (2006 - 2007)
Diploma in Digital Film-making - High Pass
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Technical Equipment

Postproduction software:
Final Cut Pro
Avid Media Composer
Motion
Photoshop
Livetype
Compressor
DVD Studio Pro
Final Cut Server

Cameras & kit:
Panasonic HVX
Sony Z1, Z5, Z7
Sony HDR-FX1
Canon XF305
Canon 5D
SG Pro 35mm Lens Adapter

Home kit:
Mac Pro editing suite (8-core, 16GB RAM, ample internal storage): dual-screen, external & portable hard drives, Final Cut Studio 2, Avid Media Composer 5, Photoshop

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Referees

Andrew Grayshon: Head of Creative, Flixmedia
andrew@flixmedia.eu, 07792319896
Working relationship: employed as a senior Creative Producer for two-and-a-half years under Andrew at Flixmedia, directing, filming and postproducing bespoke product videos and corporate videos for clients such as Samsung, Panasonic and HP.

Mr Tom Webster: Director/Producer, Bullrun
tomwebster@me.com
Working relationship: edited (using Avid Media Composer) the five-part series of Bullrun 2009 at production company Zero dB for broadcast on Channel 4.

Mr Ray Brady: Director/Producer, Imaginary Films
raybrady1@googlemail.com, 07973748510
Working relationship: acted as Continuity Supervisor on feature film Egression, which I also edited (on Final Cut Pro). Egression went on to win a Jury Prize at the 2011 Canada International Film Festival. I also edited Ray's short Afraid of the Dark, which was screened at the Cannes Short Film Festival in 2012.


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Skills

• Experienced self-shooting director
• Experienced offline editor (with some online skills), including multi-camera editing
• Expert in Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro
• Working knowledge of Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, Livetype, Soundtrack Pro, Motion
• Ability to operate an array of HD, HDV and mini-DV cameras
• Good knowledge of sound recording, green screening, lighting and cinematography

• Highly personable: ability to lead clients creatively from preproduction through to delivery
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines and budgetary requirements
• Conscientious and committed, pro-active self-starter or collaborative as required
• Highly organised with an ability to multitask

• Excellent communication skills: proficient command of written and spoken English
• Fluent in French and Spanish
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Additional Information

Industries

  • Corporate, 
  • Film, 
  • Music Promos, 
  • Online, 
  • Theatre, 
  • TV

Programme Types

  • Arts, 
  • Biography, 
  • Commercial, 
  • Community Progs, 
  • Cookery, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Current Affairs, 
  • Documentary, 
  • Drama: Feature Film, 
  • Drama: Short Film, 
  • Entertainment, 
  • Events, 
  • Food, 
  • Health, 
  • Music, 
  • Music Promo, 
  • Observational Documentary, 
  • Shopping, 
  • Style, 
  • Youth

Specialisms

  • Arts, 
  • Cinema/Film, 
  • Clubbing, 
  • Corporate Films, 
  • Dance, 
  • Drama, 
  • Events, 
  • Fashion, 
  • Final Cut Pro, 
  • High-Definition, 
  • Journalism, 
  • Languages, 
  • Latin America, 
  • Literature, 
  • Location Filming, 
  • Music, 
  • New Media, 
  • Photography, 
  • Popular Culture, 
  • Theatre, 
  • Travel, 
  • Writing

Languages

  • English, 
  • French, 
  • Spanish
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