Olaf Lawrence
London
Summary
- An ambitious, dedicated and enthusiastic individual eager to work in the TV industry and advertisement industry. Creative video director with 5 years experience in producing drama and short-form non-fiction content.
- Passionate about creating meaningful, visually interesting stories as well as engaging video content for brands and retailers.
- Able to learn new tasks quickly, work well within a team, adapt to any environment and inject personal creativity into a project.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Music Video Director and DOP
Chess Club Records
London
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed a 6-day production, encapsulating the band's vision into a music video to create audience engagement.
Fahsion Film Location Manager/Camera Assistant
Machine A
London
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Location management and camera assistance on an 8-day shoot for an established high-end fashion retailer.
Documentary Director - Green Ocean Gold
Filmmaking for Fieldword
Falmouth, Cornwall
10.2023 - Current
- Directed & co-produced an award-winning short-form documentary about ocean sustainability
F4F Core Team Member
Filmaking For Fieldword
London
01.2019 - Current
- Non-fiction production company specialising in documentary
BFI Documentary Acadmey With CTCV
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Received funding through the BFI Documentary Academy and CTCV to create a short (5 minute) documentary about fast fashion
- Roles included leading a group in postproduction, pre-production and shooting to create the short.
Music Video Director/Editor
Dance Trax 039
London
10.2022 - 03.2023
Education
BA Hons - Televsion -
Falmouth University (School of Film & Television)
09/2022 - 07/2024
Media Studies -
Xaverian Sixth Form College
NVQ Level 2 -
British Film Institute (BFI) Documentary Academy
London 01/2022 - 04/2022
Skills
- Quick video delivery, competence in production management and creative development within the screen skills industry
- Specialism in directing non-fiction content, fashion videography and advertisement
- Confident using with Sony FX30, Arri Alexa, Canon C500, Sony FX6, Red V Raptor
- Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Premier Pro, After Effects, Davinci Resolve, Avid, Pro Tools, Logic X Pro, and Blender, Black Magic
- Languages - Fluent English - Basic Spanish
Custom
https://www.instagram.com
Certification
- Adobe Certified Professional - Premier Pro.
- Adobe Certified Professional - After Effects
- Certified Drone Pilot - Mavic Mini 2.
- Completed Mark Milsome safety passport.
Timeline
Documentary Director - Green Ocean Gold
Filmmaking for Fieldword
10.2023 - Current
Music Video Director and DOP
Chess Club Records
12.2022 - 03.2023
Music Video Director/Editor
Dance Trax 039
10.2022 - 03.2023
Fahsion Film Location Manager/Camera Assistant
Machine A
06.2022 - 10.2023
BFI Documentary Acadmey With CTCV
01.2021 - 01.2021
F4F Core Team Member
Filmaking For Fieldword
01.2019 - Current
BA Hons - Televsion -
Falmouth University (School of Film & Television)
09/2022 - 07/2024
Media Studies -
Xaverian Sixth Form College
NVQ Level 2 -
British Film Institute (BFI) Documentary Academy
01/2022 - 04/2022
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