Industry experience:
I have a dynamic approach as a freelance lighting professional with 8 years of global industry expertise, managing technical and creative aspects of cinematography across diverse film productions. Over six years of proven track record gaffering Feature Films, TV Series, Virtual Productions, Adverts, Fashion Campaigns, Music Videos, Documentaries and Short form.
Innovative creative team leader with strong attention to detail, exceptional time management and effective communication skills. Solution-oriented professional with an open minded creative approach.
Gaffing Experience:
Experience as Gaffer and head of the lighting department for over 6 years now with experience lighting Features, TV Series, Feature Documentary, Music Videos, Adverts, Fashion Campaigns, Virtual Production (OSVFX/LED Volumes), and Short Form.
Director’s of Photography Collaborated with as Gaffer:
Tasha Back, Sally Low, Samira Oberberg, Anna MacDonald, Jakob Cizik, James Fox, Robin Horn, Duarte Domingos, Jonathan Nicol, Toby Tangawizi Harris, Adam Singodia, Marcus Gibson-Blair, Alessandro Di Rosa, Fyras Slaiman, Remy Archer, Tracer Ital, Sam Travis, Matthew Bonner, Howard Mills, Imisi Adefala, Philip Chukwu, Nick Brown, Keziah Quarcoo, Agnes Kotwinska, Graham Boonzaaier, Melissa Gardner, Kathrin Werner, Carla Guler, Matt Rendell, Charlie Jenkins, Sam Wain, Olly Burton and Tierney Walker.
Director’s of Photography Collaborated with as Lighting Department:
Deon Van Zyl, David Molina, Miguel Carmenes, Sajad Kaakku, Edd Roberts, Arran Green, Pete Allibone, Steve Trinder, Mark Pullon, Kabir Lal, Karol Jurga, John Fisher, Sam Meyer, Spike Morris, Swapnil Sonawane, Simon Van Parijs, Jake Earland, Loukas Akrivos and Tim Maurice Jones BSC.
Filming Sectors and Notable Work:
Features, TV Series, Virtual Production, Music Videos and Adverts.
Documentary Now Season 4, Count Abdullah ITVX Series, Inside Man Season 6 TV Series, MLB London Series Ft. Jess Glynn, Vanity Fair: Tom Hiddleston & Elizabeth Debicki, Mahogany Sessions – Soft and Tamzene, F1 Drive London Advert, “Black to School” Sky TV/History Channel Series, The Second Woman Feature Documentary, Manchester City Cadbury Advert and The Birmingham Commonwealth Games Opening Sequence.
Favourite Aspect of the Job:
My favourite aspect of the job is how it constantly challenges you to come up with technical and creative solutions in order to meet the vision/brief. No set is the same as last one and that’s what makes the job fun for me, it keep us all on our toes and I think that keeps me efficient and sharp in applying lighting techniques.
Future Aspirations:
In the future, I aim to work extensively on virtual production sets, specialize in virtual mapping training, and excel in lighting for underwater cinematography. Additionally, I aspire to contribute to long-form fantasy TV series.
Qualifications:
BS7671/2382-82 Level 3 Award
PASMA Towers for Users,
IPAF 3a/3b
Lighting For Virtual Production
EOS Console Training.
Languages Spoken:
English & Spanish