Coordinating the activities of a busy content production department during the 2017/2018 BFI London Film Festival:Being the initial/sole point of contact and liaising between internal BFI departments, all film festival partner sites, film makers/distributors and my department (Content Production Suite) to ensure correct, high quality and time sensitive content delivery.Receiving and prioritising an often very large number of DCP creation jobs, clip show requests and DCP repairs… Show more Coordinating the activities of a busy content production department during the 2017/2018 BFI London Film Festival:Being the initial/sole point of contact and liaising between internal BFI departments, all film festival partner sites, film makers/distributors and my department (Content Production Suite) to ensure correct, high quality and time sensitive content delivery.Receiving and prioritising an often very large number of DCP creation jobs, clip show requests and DCP repairs often with very short deadlines, and including ‘high profile’ content.Using in depth technical knowledge to assist with the troubleshooting and solving of all technical film issues, including sound/video issues regarding DCP creation, all file formats and codecs.Managing all content transport between my department, external sites, and film makers/distributors supplying content to the festival.QC-ing content created by DCP technicians to detect and fix issues, and ensure all content is eventually supplied to the highest technical standard possible. Show less

As above experience, but year round on all BFI programmes, festivals and events.

Working as an audio visual technician at a prominent east London gallery on a freelance basis:Liaising with and working alongside the film curator and public programming events organiser on the galleries’ special events and private hires.Ensuring supplied AV content is presented to the highest possible standard, this includes 16mm film prints, digital audio/visual content and occasionally running more complex AV setups including conference call and artist… Show more Working as an audio visual technician at a prominent east London gallery on a freelance basis:Liaising with and working alongside the film curator and public programming events organiser on the galleries’ special events and private hires.Ensuring supplied AV content is presented to the highest possible standard, this includes 16mm film prints, digital audio/visual content and occasionally running more complex AV setups including conference call and artist presentations/talks.
Operating and maintaining AV equipment on the day, including microphones, projectors and sound desks. Show less

Flexible technical cover for Europe’s largest multi-disciplinary arts centre:Provided support for the weekly film programme and the many, varied festivals and high profile events that the Barbican Centre features.Produced, QC-ed and delivered high quality DCI compliant DCPs for in house use.Liaised with colleagues and clients on technical and organisational matters to ensure that the event is delivered to the highest standards possible.Worked with the curators/assistants in… Show more Flexible technical cover for Europe’s largest multi-disciplinary arts centre:Provided support for the weekly film programme and the many, varied festivals and high profile events that the Barbican Centre features.Produced, QC-ed and delivered high quality DCI compliant DCPs for in house use.Liaised with colleagues and clients on technical and organisational matters to ensure that the event is delivered to the highest standards possible.Worked with the curators/assistants in the cinema office to ensure smooth delivery of the film programme. Show less

Responsible for the technical department at Soho House Group’s flagship Notting Hill cinema and private members club:Solely responsible for the smooth technical running of all private hires and events, from corporate/in-house presentations to film premieres/industry events.Required to manage a department of technicians, produce a weekly rota and complete payroll submissions.Required to solve all technical issues on site both in the cinema and private members club, and be the… Show more Responsible for the technical department at Soho House Group’s flagship Notting Hill cinema and private members club:Solely responsible for the smooth technical running of all private hires and events, from corporate/in-house presentations to film premieres/industry events.Required to manage a department of technicians, produce a weekly rota and complete payroll submissions.Required to solve all technical issues on site both in the cinema and private members club, and be the primary technical contact for clients both pre-event and on the day.Liaised with distributors to ensure print movements are carried out correctly and KDMs received for our weekly public programme.Worked with the Head of Film to finalise our monthly film programme.Day to day projectionist duties in addition to the above responsibilities, including equipment maintenance, TMS management and playlist programming. Show less

Working in the Projection department in this high end one screen cinema, and private central London screening room:Responsible for all technical issues and ensuring excellent film presentation.Communicated effectively between departments and with clients to ensure best practice and service is adhered to.
 Worked with 35mm (platter, changeover and tower systems) and digital (Barco and Doremi/Dolby server) on a daily basis, plus all manner of formats for events and other screenings… Show more Working in the Projection department in this high end one screen cinema, and private central London screening room:Responsible for all technical issues and ensuring excellent film presentation.Communicated effectively between departments and with clients to ensure best practice and service is adhered to.
 Worked with 35mm (platter, changeover and tower systems) and digital (Barco and Doremi/Dolby server) on a daily basis, plus all manner of formats for events and other screenings (HDCAM/SR, Digibeta, BluRay/DVD and laptop).Responsible for print movements, DCM reporting, TMS management and scheduling/building digital content.Ran weekly members screenings and private hires for clients and the film/creative industry (film and TV sales pitches, rushes screenings and premieres) at Soho House as well as setting up and running live music events and DJ setups. Show less

Proficient photographic editor and retoucher, having worked self employed in this field for 8 months between June 2010 - March 2011.

Worked in Front of House and Projection in a busy arts cinema:Trained as a professional barista and barman and required to interact and recommend various beers and pairings to customers.Developed a flexible approach to working, required to ensure that all areas of the cinema (bar, kiosk, ushering) run effectively in unison including maintaining a high and very accurate standard of cash handling/cash up skills.Involved with marketing and copywriting over various social media and… Show more Worked in Front of House and Projection in a busy arts cinema:Trained as a professional barista and barman and required to interact and recommend various beers and pairings to customers.Developed a flexible approach to working, required to ensure that all areas of the cinema (bar, kiosk, ushering) run effectively in unison including maintaining a high and very accurate standard of cash handling/cash up skills.Involved with marketing and copywriting over various social media and print platforms.Curated, planned and worked as a projectionist for the outdoor cinema events for two Cambridge International Film Festivals. Show less