I am a motivated, resourceful and personable individual with a long employment history in the media and numerous related fields.
I am experienced in almost all aspects of video production and have access to a wide range of AV equipment including a 4K camera and a powerful editing workstation.
I am thoroughly at ease with digital workflows and adept at audio-visual capture and manipulation.
I have made a number of narrative and experimental films and continue to pursue a wide range of creative projects.
Experienced in all aspects of media production
undefinedOngoing work on a long-form documentary (throughout the COVID-19 pandemic). Preparing materials, testing software, and setting up new hardware. Also setting up a small home studio for AV production.
Shot, edited and subtitled a series of instructional videos for H-JIG, a newly-launched product for the kitchen trade.
Edited footage of Seamonster, a musical play by Chiara Berardelli.
Provided filmmaking and production duties for Fablevision Studios, a social enterprise/production company based in Govan. Projects included: CEIS social enterprise videos (2016-2018); FareShare charity videos (Apr-Jul 2018).
Provided media services and production equipment to local filmmakers and production companies while continuing to develop and produce films and documentaries.
Shot footage of Scottish Youth Parliament members attending a Glasgow primary school.
Shot and edited gig by Human Renegade at Stereo, Glasgow.
Interviewed staff and students at City of Glasgow College for ongoing internal project.
Directed, shot, edited, subtitled and oversaw signing of 80+ instructional videos for Glasgow Clyde College.
Assisted art department on feature film Tupperware Party (written, directed and starring Karen Gillan).
Directed, shot and edited interview with Scottish Makar (Poet Laureate) Jackie Kay for Scottish Youth Poetry Slam 2016.
Directed, shot and edited various documentaries, live events and short films primarily for conFAB, a Glasgow-based community arts company.
Projects included: Music Of Strangers, a musical play about the Roma Community of Glasgow; domestic abuse workshops for pupils in various Secondary Schools across Glasgow; The Gates, a musical play about the notorious lesbian nightclub The Gateways Club in Chelsea, London; Hidden Bridgeton, an annual poetry event in and around Bridgeton, Glasgow; Inter City School Poetry Slam 2013 at the MacRobert Arts Centre, Stirling; Many Voices, a short film featuring a multi-voice poetry performance for screenings during Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games; Roma-Scottish fusion band E karika Djal - documentary & live performance at The Glad Cafe, Glasgow; Cocktail - Fear, Pain, Power, a musical play about Sectarianism, at Platform, Easterhouse; Hidden Acoustics, a series of films featuring six performances by violinist Sandie Bishop (Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin).
Directed, shot and edited Hidden Sexology, a short film about a poetry event for the Sexology Season at the Wellcome Collection.
Directed, shot and edited documentation of International Roma Day 2014 in Govanhill, Glasgow.
Provided stage and technical requirements for theatre tour of Butterfly Kiss by Dave Anderson.
Camera operator for a documentary about a comedy group for prisoners at Barlinnie Prison, Glasgow.
Conducted filmmaking classes for Roma youth culminating in the creation of two short films.
Shot and edited performance of award-winning play Basic Training at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012.
Provided and operated camera and crane for Sky’s coverage of the Edinburgh Marathon 2012.
Directed, shot and edited music video featuring underprivileged youths in Govanhill, Glasgow.
Provided subtitles for the hard of hearing for a broad range of digital, analogue and online television services, specialising in pre-recorded programming.
Fulfilled a wide variety of roles at BBC Scotland, including Researcher, Floor Assistant, Assistant Floor Manager, Script Reader, Runner, Performer, Festival Assistant, Audience Information Agent, Autocue Operator etc.
Theoretical and practical training in all aspects of broadcasting including desktop publishing, package making, time management, assertiveness, research and production skills.
References available upon request.