Director of 3 feature films available on streaming platforms with further credits as DOP, sound mixer, screenwriter, producer, gaffer and editor on numerous feature films, shorts and TV shows.

Isaac Lawrence

Director of 3 feature films available on streaming platforms with further credits as DOP, sound mixer, screenwriter, producer, gaffer and editor on numerous feature films, shorts and TV shows.

Available to hire

Director of 3 feature films available on streaming platforms with further credits as DOP, sound mixer, screenwriter, producer, gaffer and editor on numerous feature films, shorts and TV shows.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Producer / Filmmaker at Freelance Productions
February 1, 2023 - Present
Directed 3 feature films (The Tormented, A Requiem for Desire & Bitter Revenge) set for streaming release, with appearances from celebrity actors. Produced short and feature films with 30+ crew; wrote and directed 2 award-winning shorts (including Best Indie Director wins). Worked across film and TV sets in roles including director of photography, head of behind-the-scenes, and associate producer.
Editor / Production Assistant at JR Media/Ustreme
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Shot and edited weekly content for an internationally available streaming service. Projects include political-comedy panel show ‘Left, Right & Centre’ (live audience), war veteran chat show ‘Pull Up a Sandbag’, pieces on celebrity addiction ‘One Day at a Time’ and ‘Sunday Night Live’, and a news-based talk show with green-screen skits. Collaborated with celebrities such as Jim Davidson, Danny Posthill, Francine Lewis, Frank Bruno and Bobby Davro.
Film Tutor / Videographer at The Pauline Quirke Academy
March 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching children to create and act in films; serving as editor for movies screened at the bi-yearly cinema premiere.
Film Director & Tutor / Videographer at Prop Box Filmmakers Academy / Prop Box Youth Theatre - Southampton
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2024
Directed and tutored ‘The Village’, a short horror film with over 50,000 YouTube views and international awards including Best Male Director & Best Horror; sequels also received awards overseas. Managed communication with children, helped enhance their performance. Devised, filmed & edited anti-bullying films for local schools. Involved in planning, filming, editing, and marketing in collaboration with tutors from other disciplines.
Videographer / Graphic Designer at Standout Web Services
May 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Created training videos for clients, including Luxe SMP's salon in Chelmsford, Essex. Designed social media posters and videos for clients such as Star Drivers School, MorFire Solutions, Luxe SMP and Standout. Used industry-standard kit to deliver high-quality content.
Video Editor at Tesco Underwriting
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Edited videos for Tesco Underwriting employees for their annual online talent show; projects included 'How to Make a Mask', 'Christmas Cookies' and 'Staying Healthy at Christmas'.
Cinematographer / Editor / Director at UK Film Academy
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018
Cinematographer & editor for all films in the 2016 & 2017 film premieres (13 films); directed one film and co-directed others. Led film ideas in class with students, producing promotional videos and materials.
Director at Freelance Productions
February 1, 2023 - Present
Directed 3 feature films (The Tormented, A Requiem for Desire & The Missing) for streaming releases; 4th feature in production (Bitter Revenge). Produced, wrote and directed 2 award-winning short films (including Best Indie Director wins). Worked across film & TV sets in roles including director of photography, head of behind-the-scenes and associate producer.
Editor/Production Assistant at JR Media/Ustreme
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Shot and edited weekly content for internationally available streaming service. Produced shows such as the political-comedy panel Left, Right & Centre (live audience), War Veteran chat show Pull Up a Sandbag, One Day at a Time and Sunday Night Live; created skits with in-house green screen. Worked with celebrities including Jim Davidson, Danny Posthill, Francine Lewis, Frank Bruno and Bobby Davro.
Film Tutor/Videographer at The Pauline Quirke Academy, Salisbury
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Devised film projects with children and helped them film their movies; edited movies screened at bi-yearly cinema premiere.
Film Director & Tutor/Videographer at Prop Box Filmmakers Academy/Prop Box Youth Theatre - Southampton
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2024
Wrote and directed The Village, a short horror film with 50,000+ YouTube views; won international awards including Best Male Director and Best Horror for sequels. Coordinated with children, contributed to performance coaching, devised anti-bullying films for local schools; led marketing and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Videographer/Graphic Designer at Standout Web Services
May 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Created training videos for clients (e.g., Luxe SMP in Chelmsford) and designed social media posters and videos for multiple clients; produced content using industry-standard kit.
Cinematographer/Editor/Director at UK Film Academy
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018
Directed and/or edited films for the 2016-2018 film premieres (13 films); served as cinematographer and director on multiple projects; mentored students and produced promotional materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Portsmouth
September 1, 2017 - May 31, 2020
Level 3 Diploma at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Film Production
September 1, 2017 - May 31, 2020
Upper Second Class Honours
A2 Art: Moving Image
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
Grade A
Level 3 Diploma in Media (Production)
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
Grade: Distinction*Distinction*

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services