Ella Taylor-Smith
Liverpool
Summary
Reliable and proactive Film Studies graduate with hands-on experience in floor running and production support across short film and documentary projects. Confident assisting cast and crew in fast-paced environments, maintaining set organisation and supporting smooth shoot days. Hospitality background has developed resilience, initiative and strong communication skills. Fully available and willing to travel for production work across the UK.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director & Editor
The Empowered Podcast
2025.06 - Current
- Assisted in managing multi-episode video and audio production.
Supported coordination of contributors. Aided in leading post-production workflow from assembly to final delivery. Ensured deadlines were met consistently across episodes.
Camera Operator & Editor
Sleepwalk
2024.03 - 2025.05
- Assisted with operation of camera equipment. Adapted to blocking and shot changes efficiently. Collaborated with director and crew to support production process. Helped assemble and deliver final edit effectively.
Floor Runner
Holger Mohoupt: The Documentary
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Coordinated crew activities during location shoot days. Overseeing equipment movement and set organisation. Distributed call sheets to cast, ensuring timely arrival on set. Prepared sets before shoots.
Editor
Cold Water Swimming: The Documentary
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Assisted in video and audio post-production tasks. Organised footage for seamless integration. Collaborated with production team to achieve final cut.
Social Media Manager
Men Too Charity
2021.08 - 2023.01
- Created and scheduled digital content while managing engagement analytics and meeting targets. Produced regular reports on social media performance. Boosted customer/viewer engagement.
Education
BA (Hons) - Film Studies & Creative Writing
Liverpool John Moores University
2022.09 - 2025.06
A Levels - Media, Music, English
St John Plessington Catholic College
2020.01 - 2022.01
Skills
- Set organisation & equipment assistance
- Strong communication under pressure
- Adaptable and solutions-focused
- Excellent time management
- Emergency First Aid Trained
- Mental Health First Aid
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Pro Tools
- Microsoft Word & Excel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director & Editor
The Empowered Podcast
2025.06 - Current
Camera Operator & Editor
Sleepwalk
2024.03 - 2025.05
Floor Runner
Holger Mohoupt: The Documentary
2023.06 - 2023.09
Editor
Cold Water Swimming: The Documentary
2023.01 - 2023.03
BA (Hons) - Film Studies & Creative Writing
Liverpool John Moores University
2022.09 - 2025.06
Social Media Manager
Men Too Charity
2021.08 - 2023.01
A Levels - Media, Music, English
St John Plessington Catholic College
2020.01 - 2022.01