Camera operator and assistant with 12 years experience int the Film & TV Industry including HETV Drama, Feature Films, Documentaries, Live Events, Sports, Commercials, Theatre & Visual Art

Ari Papadopoulos

Camera operator and assistant with 12 years experience int the Film & TV Industry including HETV Drama, Feature Films, Documentaries, Live Events, Sports, Commercials, Theatre & Visual Art

Available to hire

Camera operator and assistant with 12 years experience int the Film & TV Industry including HETV Drama, Feature Films, Documentaries, Live Events, Sports, Commercials, Theatre & Visual Art

Work Experience

Technical Instructor / Senior Film Technician at University of West London / Film School Manchester (employer name unclear in text)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Film-related technical instruction and support including operational management, equipment booking support, technical delivery, set builds, maintenance, repairs, and health & safety across film courses.
Camera department (assistant and operator) for broadcast productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Additional experience listed across multiple titles including corporate/promotional work and event/documentary camera coverage.
Freelance camera assistant / 1st assistant camera / 2nd assistant camera
January 1, 2017 - Present
Camera department experience across British TV and film industry productions including film, high-end TV drama, music videos, documentaries, commercials, and arts-house cinema. Worked as 1st assistant camera and 2nd assistant camera on multiple projects; also worked as camera operator.
Event / Freelance camera, videography and photography (weddings & events)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance provision of photography and videography services for weddings and events.
ITVC camera technician / Camera technician at ITVC
January 1, 2014 - Present
Operational management of film equipment and studio facilities including booking system and technical support across campus. Line managed 3 film technicians and coordinated rota management for effective staff allocation across teaching and production activities. Co-ordinated equipment, technical delivery, set builds, maintenance and repairs, and health and safety across multiple film courses. Delivered 1-2-1 and group tutorials developing students’ technical skills. Planned and delivered technical workshops across film, photography, journalism, sports journalism, and digital media courses covering camera, grip, lighting, audio, editing, and post-production. Worked closely with academic staff to create workshops aligned to module content and student learning outcomes.

Education

BA Film Production at University of West London
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Film (Senior Film Technician; Sheffield/Manchester area unclear) at Film School Manchester
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Technical Instructor at Roehampton University
September 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Qualifications

First Aid at Work
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Create Safe Introduction to Learning & Teaching in Higher Education
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
First Aid at Work (SEDA/British Film Institute support mentioned but certificate specifics unclear)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other