Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards and Accomplishments
Timeline
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Leo Bourrigault

Bristol,South West

Summary

As a driven creative, I am eager to be part of Bristol's TV scene. With professional experience gained through Sixty-Forty and the BBC, I aim to develop my leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills including lighting and camera operation. Having consistently planned and edited short films and social media content, I have a strong commitment to pushing myself creatively and collaborating with a team that I can learn from.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Director's Assistant to Sam Donovan (2nd Unit)

Sixty-Forty + Apple TV
UK
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Coordinated lunch runs, liaising with the transport department to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Managed confidential documents, guaranteeing complete privacy.
  • Maintained continuous communication with the director to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Documented essential information during meetings to enhance interdepartmental communication.
  • Collaborated with the script supervisor for line-read assistance during actor takes.

RTS WEST OF ENGLAND TV AWARDS RUNNER

RTS
Bristol
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated backstage access for award winners to capture photographs.
  • Monitored event tasks while remaining attentive and responsive throughout the night.
  • Distributed guests' coats and assigned corresponding numbers for efficient retrieval.

Supporting Artist

BBC Studios
Wales
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Participated as a supporting artist in a big crowd scene in Wolf Hall, following and listening to direction from ADs
  • Maintained professionalism during the day and patience during overtime
  • Collaborated with costume and hair for fittings and wardrobe

Videographer Muay Thai Competition

University of Bristol
Bristol
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated with the combat sports coaches to ensure thorough communication on what I'll be capturing and where I will be situated
  • Handled two cameras, one situated on a tripod and the other being handheld and up close

PIZZA CHEF

The Stable
Bristol
10.2023 - Current
  • Worked under pressure efficiently during busy periods, ensuring uninterrupted service.
  • Coordinated effectively with front-of-house staff, resulting in seamless restaurant operations during peak times.
  • Reacted swiftly to special dietary requests from customers, displaying versatility and adaptability.

Video editor + Cameraman

Ripple
London
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked in public, interacting with passersby to film promotional-based social media clips
  • Ensured we kept a friendly demeanor when filming, asking for permission, and sharing where it would be posted
  • Utilised a complex workflow for multiple edits, making sure to find viral-hitting reactions
  • Created engaging edits to grab the attention of a modern TikTok audience

Incident Simulation Camera Operator

UWE
Bristol
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Worked confidently with a Sony FX6 on an incident simulator for paramedic simulations that stretched over the entire campus, including over 30 actors, and actual blue light services in support of UWE's medic students to review footage


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking

University of the West of England
Bristol
09.2020 - 05.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Media

Bath College
09.2018 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Online organisation
  • Adaptability
  • Strong social media management and market research skills
  • Strong communication across departments
  • Working under time constraints
  • Great at interpreting orders and briefs
  • Understanding of crew hierarchy and set etiquette
  • Basic lighting and camera setups (Arri Alexa Mini, FX30, FX6, Aputure, as well as setting up C-stands)
  • Onset safety awareness
  • Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro proficiency

Certification

FX6 Camera Training

Arri Alexa Mini Training

Albert Certification

Awards and Accomplishments

Best Comedy Award | Short Film 'Pickled' 2023 (Writer)

Best Editor | Short Film 'Quick But Painful' 2024 (Editor)

Interviewed on BBC Wiltshire Radio for my student film (2017)

Grew my social media account to 900k monthly visitors, amassing 2.5million total views and over 21k followers

Timeline

Videographer Muay Thai Competition

University of Bristol
03.2025 - 03.2025

Director's Assistant to Sam Donovan (2nd Unit)

Sixty-Forty + Apple TV
12.2024 - 03.2025

Video editor + Cameraman

Ripple
01.2024 - 12.2024

RTS WEST OF ENGLAND TV AWARDS RUNNER

RTS
12.2023 - 12.2023

PIZZA CHEF

The Stable
10.2023 - Current

Incident Simulation Camera Operator

UWE
06.2023 - 06.2023

Supporting Artist

BBC Studios
03.2023 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking

University of the West of England
09.2020 - 05.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Media

Bath College
09.2018 - 05.2020
Leo Bourrigault