Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
References
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Angus Hayden

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Scotland-based Student filmmaker specialising in human-centric storytelling that resonates with audiences. Developed a unique voice as a writer-director through six short films, with a recent premiere attracting over 150 viewers. Experience includes directing a drama during final year at Kingston School of Art and collaborating on a documentary with a charity. Passionate about all aspects of filmmaking, particularly writing and editing, to create impactful feature films.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Camera trainee

Black Camel Productions
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2025.02 - 2025.02

Managed batteries for multiple departments, ensuring a seamless workday.

Took coffee and lunch orders for the camera department each day.

Assisted with moving equipment and keeping everything on track.

Coordinated logistics of equipment transportation, ensuring timely delivery at shoot locations.

Learnt new technologies quickly; adapted swiftly to advancements in film-making tools.

Documentary Director and Editor

Families Outside
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2024.10 - 2025.02

Led brainstorming sessions for creative content development.

Conducted detailed location scouting to secure ideal shooting environments.

Constantly updated knowledge about current affairs for relevant content creation.

Combined technical skills with creativity to produce impactful films.

Handled crises on-set, maintaining team morale and productivity.

communicated with the charity to ensure vulnerable people's privacy was protected.

Developed narrative structures by conducting in-depth research and interviews.

Managed and coordinated all aspects of production, from pre-planning to post-event evaluation.

Videographer and editor

Lotus stone
Edinburgh, Scotland
2025.05 - 2025.06

Directed, shot and produced a proof of concept documentary.

Produced high-quality videos by shooting and editing raw footage.

Responded creatively to feedback from clients or supervisors during the post-production phase.

Created a unique take on the proof of concept, aligning the content with the stage play it was promoting.

Scheduled with and interviewed multiple people involved in the process.

Brainstormed ideas with clients and marketing teams to innovate online video content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film

Kingston School of Art
London
2025.08 - 2026.05

Certificate of Higher Education - High School

Boroughmuir High School
Edinburgh
2017.08 - 2023.04

Higher National Diploma - Television and Film creative industries

Edinburgh College
Edinburgh
2023.08 - 2025.05

SVQ Level 3 - Screenskills course

British Film institute
Edinburgh/ Scotland
2023.10 - 2024.01

Skills

  • Excellent communicator

  • Visual storytelling

  • Creative

  • Calm under pressure

  • Network building

  • Strong leadership

  • Empathetic listening

  • Film editing

  • Camera operation

  • Spatial awareness

  • Artistic judgement

  • Direction techniques

  • Scriptwriting expertise

  • Collaborative leadership

  • Patience under pressure

  • Decision-Making capabilities

  • Proven leadership

  • Scheduling shoots

  • Budgeting

  • Resilience under pressure

  • Production scheduling

  • Constructive criticism

  • Goal setting expertise

  • Delegation mastery

  • Knowledge sharing

  • Leadership proficiency

  • Decisive decision-making

  • Tolerance and patience

  • Issue resolution

Affiliations

  • Health and Fitness
  • Football
  • Reading and Writing
  • Bird Watching
  • Hill Walking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Film

Kingston School of Art
2025.08 - 2026.05

Videographer and editor

Lotus stone
2025.05 - 2025.06

Camera trainee

Black Camel Productions
2025.02 - 2025.02

Documentary Director and Editor

Families Outside
2024.10 - 2025.02

SVQ Level 3 - Screenskills course

British Film institute
2023.10 - 2024.01

Higher National Diploma - Television and Film creative industries

Edinburgh College
2023.08 - 2025.05

Certificate of Higher Education - High School

Boroughmuir High School
2017.08 - 2023.04
Angus Hayden