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Rebecca  Sills

Rebecca Sills

Rotherham

Summary

Rebecca's passion for filmmaking was ignited during the Covid 19 pandemic when she began creating wildlife films with her father in their garden. Despite the challenges of lockdown, the duo managed to produce three award-winning wildlife documentaries. This experience sparked a deep-seated desire within Rebecca to pursue a career in filmmaking.
While studying for her BA in Art and Design, Rebecca decided to incorporate her passion for film into her coursework. This decision led her to create a western film that went on to win 50 awards and was later released on DVD in 2023. Subsequently, she pursued a MA in Filmmaking at Sheffield Hallam University, where she graduated with a first-class honors.
Rebecca has already established herself as a talented filmmaker, having produced several award-winning short films and worked as a Location Marshall on the popular show "Meet the Richardsons." She is now actively seeking new opportunities to advance her career within the film and television industry.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Photographer

Dearne and District FC
Rotherham
2024 - Current

Dearne & District Football Club is an English football club representing the Dearne Valley area of South Yorkshire, They currently play in the Northern Counties East Football League.

Photographing critical moments in matches as part of the photography team for Dearne & District Football Club, documenting images of athletes and spectators.

Filmmaker

Sheffield Live
Sheffield
2023 - Current

Sheffield Live! is a local community radio and TV station, established in 2003 as an independent company by the Community Media Association, and is based in the city centre of Sheffield.

Working collectively with others to collect relevant footage and content for the channel.

Filmmaker & Photographer

RSPB Old Moor
Rotherham 
2020 - Current

RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor is an 89-hectare (220-acre) wetlands nature reserve in the Dearne Valley near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

Effectively tackling various briefs from naturalists in creating compelling visual content.

Photographer

Highgate Club
Goldthorpe
07.2024 - 12.2024

My primary responsibility at the club is to capture photographs during the veterans' events.

Delivering high quality photographs for behind the scenes and social media platforms.

Photographer

Penistone Agricultural Show
Penistone, Barnsley
09.2024 - 09.2024

The Penistone Agricultural Show is a beloved community event that has been organized and staffed by volunteers from our community for 150 years! As a photographer at the show, I had the privilege of capturing memorable moments from the event. My photographs were subsequently featured on their social media platforms and website, showcasing the highlights of the show to a wider audience.

Photographer

Sheffield Children's Hospital
Sheffield
09.2024 - 09.2024

The Sheffield Children's Hospital exhibition, located in Crystal Peaks shopping centre, showcased the Art For All collection. This collection featured specially commissioned works by over 60 celebrities and creatives with connections to South Yorkshire and beyond. Notable contributors included Olympic legend Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, radio and TV presenters Paulette Edwards and Tom Ingall, and comedians Jon Richardson and Paul Chuckle.

The exhibition successfully raised over £4,000 for the Bright Young Dreams campaign in support of The Children's Hospital Charity.

In my role as the event photographer, I was responsible for capturing images of the exhibition. I submitted some of my photographs for consideration and also generously donated one to the hospital, which I had professionally printed and framed.


Photographer

Pacy & Wheatley Construction (Dragon Boat Race)
Rotherham
2024 - 2024

The Dragon Boat Race was a charity event held at Manvers Lake. My responsibility was to capture photographs and videos of the Pacy & Wheatley Construction team. These visuals were utilised on the Pacy & Wheatley Construction team's Facebook page and served as a nostalgic reminder for the members who participated in the charity event.

Media

Barnsley FC
Barnsley
2024 - 2024

Barnsley Football Club is a professional football club located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The club competes in EFL League One, which is the third tier of the English football league system.
During my time at Barnsley Football Club, my responsibilities included capturing footage of matches and creating match highlights. This involved editing the footage to produce concise 3-minute packages.
In addition to working on match highlights, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the under-21s and the under-18s teams at Barnsley Football Club. This experience allowed me to gain valuable insights into the development of young players within the club.
Overall, my time at Barnsley Football Club provided me with a unique opportunity to contribute to the club's media content while also gaining experience working with talented young players.

Venue Crew

Sheffield DocFest
Sheffield
2024 - 2024

During my time at Sheffield DocFest, I collaborated with the venue crew. In this role, I was responsible for scanning attendees' tickets and escorting them to their seats. Additionally, I assisted guests with any inquiries they had.

Location Marshall (Meet the Richardson's)

King of Sunshine Productions
Sheffield
2023 - 2023

Working on "Meet the Richardsons" has definitely been one of the highlights of my career as a creative professional. In my role as a Location Marshall, I have been involved in a variety of tasks such as assisting the team with the day-to-day operations of the film set and unit base, moving equipment, providing and setting up protection for various departments, maintaining cleanliness on set, and informing the public about the production. I even had the opportunity to spend time with Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont.

Furthermore, I was fortunate enough to appear on the TV program as an extra and even as a featured extra. This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has allowed me to further develop my skills in the film industry.

Education

Master of Arts - Film

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
/2023 -

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Design

Barnsley College
Barnsley
/2022 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Graphic Design

Barnsley College
Barnsley
/2021 -

Skills

  • Film Editing
  • Film Production
  • Film Camera Operation
  • Marketing
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Flexibility
  • Eye For Detail
  • Knowledge Of Adobe
  • Digital Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Knowledge
  • Creativity
  • Networking
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Work Skills
  • Decision Making skills
  • Organisational Skills
  • Attention To Detail
  • Active Listening
  • Negotiation

Affiliations

  • Filmmaking
  • Photography

Accomplishments

    My film "Regeneration" has won multiple awards at various film festivals worldwide and has been screened at prestigious venues such as Mexborough Market, Bluebell Inn, Cineworld Barnsley, RSPB Old Moor, Parkway Cinema, Highgate Club, National Coal Mining Museum, New York Stadium, Wentworth Woodhouse, Pleasley Pit Mining Museum, as well as local schools and care homes.

    "Regeneration" has also been released on DVD and achieved the impressive feat of reaching number 9 in the best-selling documentary category on Amazon.

Certification

Regeneration


Egypt Independent Film Festival

Special Jury Award

Best Women's Short Film


Kuala Lumpur Global Film Festival

Winner

Best Documentary Short Film


Mokkho International Film Festival

Winner

Best Editing

Best Cinematographer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Photographer

Penistone Agricultural Show
09.2024 - 09.2024

Photographer

Sheffield Children's Hospital
09.2024 - 09.2024

Photographer

Highgate Club
07.2024 - 12.2024

Photographer

Dearne and District FC
2024 - Current

Filmmaker

Sheffield Live
2023 - Current

Filmmaker & Photographer

RSPB Old Moor
2020 - Current

Photographer

Pacy & Wheatley Construction (Dragon Boat Race)
2024 - 2024

Media

Barnsley FC
2024 - 2024

Venue Crew

Sheffield DocFest
2024 - 2024

Location Marshall (Meet the Richardson's)

King of Sunshine Productions
2023 - 2023

Master of Arts - Film

Sheffield Hallam University
/2023 -

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Design

Barnsley College
/2022 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Graphic Design

Barnsley College
/2021 -
Rebecca Sills