Description
SKILLS & DESCRIPTION
Description:
Junior Researcher and Production Assistant with hands-on experience across broadcast and factual entertainment. Winner of the Rising Talent Award at the Manchester Film Festival 2025 for my short documentary ‘Life Beyond Labels’ – A Story Of Drag And HIV’. Highly organized, adaptable, and experienced in fast-paced, high-profile production environments. Skilled at supporting both creative and logistical aspects of production, ensuring smooth workflow on set.
Special Skills:
Research & Development: Story development, fact-checking, contributor outreach, briefing and pitching ideas to commissioners.
Production Coordination: Scheduling, call sheets, location setup, set logistics, talent liaison, and adherence to health & safety protocols.
On-Set Operations: Runner duties, 2nd Assistant Director support, camera/vision mixing, red carpet liaison, and production support.
Content Creation: Filming, editing, photography, social media content, and documentary storytelling.
Language & Communication: Fluent in English; TEFL certified; experienced in multicultural and international production environments.
Equipment & Technical Skills:
Camera Operation: DSLR, mirrorless, and live event setups.
Editing & Post-Production: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve (basic color grading).
Live Production: Vision mixing, sound mixing, live captioning, multi-camera setups.
Software & Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, production management software, and online research platforms.
Background & Affiliations:
MetFilm School, First Class Honors in Factual Entertainment.
Rising Talent Award, Manchester Film Festival 2025.
Experience across Channel 4, BBC1, Netflix, ITV Studios, Banijay, and other broadcast production companies.
Available for short-term and long-term projects across the UK and internationally.
Special Interests
Making documentaries and telling real-life stories that explore identity and culture.
Creating short-form content, especially for social media and vertical formats.
Supporting diversity and inclusion in film and TV.
Working on live events and broadcast productions, like red carpets or ceremonies.
Traveling and working on international productions.
Photography and experimenting with visual storytelling.
Genre
Action, Adventure, Biopic, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Historical, Political, Short Film, War