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London

Liaised with high profile clients in the high end property ladder to produce a range of services including: Social Reels, Speed Reels, Life Style Videos, Youtube Videos, Photography, Drone Video/Photography.Skills acquired during this role include:- Developed engaging product video content, from concept to execution, for various platforms and campaigns, leveraging creative vision and technical expertise to tell compelling product stories and enhance brand visibility- Carried out all aspects of pre-production including script development, creation of storyboards and equipment management.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure videos align with marketing strategies and effectively engage the target audience.- Crafted bespoke videos for high value clients, capturing essential coverage on site that resulted in slick and polished videos. An aptitude for engaging and relaxing clients who appear on camera. - Proficiency with operating Sony FX3 and Sony A7III cameras, utilising DJI Ronin Gimbals to produce smooth video content- Skilled in Editing, Sound Design and Colour Grading using Da Vinci Resolve 19- Skilled in producing portrait format content with I-Phone for Social Reels and Speed Reels- Proficiency with Drone Operation and Fully Drone Licensed- Filming interview segments, recording audio and directing clients - Cultivating strong relationships with high value clients, and an ability to talk to property owners to make them feel at ease and comfortable when carrying out services on site

Co-founded production company 'Esque Films'. Sourced crew, cast actors, secured locations, managed logistics, putting into practise all the knowledge and abilities acquired in a decade long career in the industry.- Fluency in story/narrative development, generating log-line, beat sheet and screenplay- Crafted highly effective and persuasive pitch deck presentations aimed at sourcing crew and securing financing- Prowess in traditional story-boarding technique, translating screenplay into sequential art that drove narrative forward- Expertise in pre-production logistics: producing shot lsits, call sheets and movement orders to determine scheduling- Led and instructed crew on set, implement changes in line with shooting schedule to ensure deadlines were met- Collaboration with department heads during all stages of production to ensure cohesive vision was maintained- Worked closely with actors to build character and inform performance

Self-shooting Videographer & Editor with my own extensive kit. Collaborated closely with clients to produce persuasive, engaging and brand building concepts across a diverse range of genres including commercials, corporate videos and social media. Managed post-production workflow, including editing, colour grading, sound design and graphics to consistently meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.- Being able to interpret creative directives. Focused on ensuring a cohesive final product that aligned with the creative brief- Saw work from initial concept through to completion, demonstrating a series of pre-production, production and post-production disciplines- Balanced artistic integrity/merit with budgetary constraints to comply with strict deadlines- Showed resourcefulness working with limited budget- Knowledgeable on social media metrics to determine engagement and content ideas- Expertise in editing, converting raw footage into narative, colour grade and export

Pinewood, England, United Kingdom

Studio Manager and seasoned production professional working on high budget studio features and television with a demonstrated track record of achievements in the areas of personnel management, budget management and inter-departmental management. Responsible for the co-ordination, facilitation, logistics, preparation and maintenance of high budget studio productions including Marvel Studios 'Secret Invasion' and LucasFilms 'Andor: Season 2' at renowned world class studio complexes.- Facilitated and oversaw 12 onsite departments at the renowned Pinewood Studios complex- Recruited, trained and lead an 8x personnel team, maintaining healthy staff morale through consistent coaching, team building and delegating work to staff- Financial management including budgeting, forecasting and overseeing department budget of £6,000,000 to responsibly allocated equipment and resources- Communicated with executive producers and production coordinators to determine the necessary resources to complete projects- Project planning and tracking including creating key milestones and performance indicators- Developed and implemented cost saving strategies to reduce overhead expenses- Sourced, contracted and cultivated good working relationships with prospective sub-contractors, suppliers and vendors- Assessed price proposals and competitor rates to determine fair prices- Conducted weekly team meetings to review progress and address any issues- Reviewed and approved employee time sheets- Delivered objectives to strict budgets and deadlines- Maintained onset discretion and confidentiality

Various productions including: Star Wars: Andor Season 1, Batman, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Black Widow, No Time To Die, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, Rocks, Doolittle, Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Overlord, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Tomb Raider, Red Sparrows, Electric Dreams, Phantom Thread, Peter Rabbit- Facilitated and cultivated good working relationships with onsite departments, employing strategies to deliver on their requests- Completed admin duties including digital purchase orders, invoicing, answering the phone, dispatching notices, making travel arrangements- Scouted and negotiated the use of locations for filming, parking etc.- Liaison between production company, studio operations, location owners, vendors and city services- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to requests by leveraging available resources- Communicated cross functionally to keep departments updated on the status of production- Formulated call sheets and movement order documentation- Handled production paperwork such as contracts, NDA's and permits

Ba First Class Honours Degree, Film And Television Production

Film Making Certificate With Merit