I’m a documentary and production assistant based in London, passionate about making impactful films that build trust with contributors and uncover the social truths hidden in local stories. I love projects that combine warm, striking cinematography with thoughtful storytelling, especially work that connects everyday people to bigger themes. Across my experience in research and story development through to camera support and post-production, I enjoy moving quickly between tasks while staying collaborative on set. Whether I’m helping shape a narrative through contributor coordination and interviews, supporting A-cam/B-cam operations, or editing short-form video for environmental and charity-focused organisations, I am motivated by creative filmmaking that priortises storytelling.

Finlay Harbour

I’m a documentary and production assistant based in London, passionate about making impactful films that build trust with contributors and uncover the social truths hidden in local stories. I love projects that combine warm, striking cinematography with thoughtful storytelling, especially work that connects everyday people to bigger themes. Across my experience in research and story development through to camera support and post-production, I enjoy moving quickly between tasks while staying collaborative on set. Whether I’m helping shape a narrative through contributor coordination and interviews, supporting A-cam/B-cam operations, or editing short-form video for environmental and charity-focused organisations, I am motivated by creative filmmaking that priortises storytelling.

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I’m a documentary and production assistant based in London, passionate about making impactful films that build trust with contributors and uncover the social truths hidden in local stories. I love projects that combine warm, striking cinematography with thoughtful storytelling, especially work that connects everyday people to bigger themes.

Across my experience in research and story development through to camera support and post-production, I enjoy moving quickly between tasks while staying collaborative on set. Whether I’m helping shape a narrative through contributor coordination and interviews, supporting A-cam/B-cam operations, or editing short-form video for environmental and charity-focused organisations, I am motivated by creative filmmaking that priortises storytelling.

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Work Experience

Production Assistant (Temporary) at Sandpaper Films
April 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Supported NDA projects across development and production stages, including internet-based true-crime, national news stories, and social experiment pieces. Logged and organised interview footage, transcripts, and rushes to streamline post-production and archive management; assisted with location research, sourcing filming locations, and creating practical production information for shoots; helped build pitch decks, interview cut-downs, and treatment materials for new projects.
Junior Researcher at Amity Studio
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Conducted research for a proposed documentary feature on local businesses and grassroots football. Compiled research dossiers, mapped key storylines, and prepared briefing materials to support pitch development.
Production Assistant / Camera Assistant (Film, Documentary & Promotional Content) at Harbour Researcher / Production Assistant roles (Sandpaper Films, Academy Films, etc.)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Supporting documentary development and production across research, contributor coordination, on-set camera support, and post-production workflows. Responsibilities include contributor outreach and cold-calling support, interview and field research, logging and organising interview footage/rushes, assisting with pitch decks and review materials, and supporting camera operations (rig changes, lens changes, B-roll, GV and interview coverage) as an A-cam/B-cam assistant. Editing support includes short-form video edits for environmental and charity organisations, along with graphic stills and visual asset design. Works closely with on-screen contributors, manages data wrangling and archiving, and helps maintain efficient shoot-day workflows.
Video Editor
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edits short-form video content for organisations primarily in the environment and charity sectors. Works on deliverables including social/short-form pieces and event or campaign video outputs.
Camera Assistant
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supports A-cam and B-cam operations including camera prep, rig and lens changes, running and guarding B-roll, and data wrangling. Covers interview-related capture (B-roll, GVs) and helps ensure smooth on-set continuity and logistics during documentary-style shoots.
Independent Filmmaker
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produces, films, and edits projects independently for clients and film master’s coursework, managing the full production cycle with contributors across the UK. Projects include documentary-style and short-form work for institutions such as Shepherd’s Bush Market, St. Agnes Museum, and Portis Pizza.

Education

Master of Arts, Ethnographic & Documentary Film (Practical) (Distinction) at University College London / Newcastle University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, English & Philosophy at University College London / Newcastle University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization