Adaptable BA Filmmaking Graduate, specialising in cinematography and camera operation. Proven track record of improvised problem-solving and effective collaboration. Looking to build my technical expertise. Experienced in dynamic team environments, delivering dynamic visual storytelling.

Joshua James Tapp

Adaptable BA Filmmaking Graduate, specialising in cinematography and camera operation. Proven track record of improvised problem-solving and effective collaboration. Looking to build my technical expertise. Experienced in dynamic team environments, delivering dynamic visual storytelling.

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Adaptable BA Filmmaking Graduate, specialising in cinematography and camera operation. Proven track record of improvised problem-solving and effective collaboration. Looking to build my technical expertise. Experienced in dynamic team environments, delivering dynamic visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Camera Operator (2nd Unit) at Second Serve Feature Film
January 1, 2025 - Present
Camera Operator for 2nd unit on the feature film 'Second Serve'.
Runner at TNT Sports/Warner Bros. Discovery
March 1, 2025 - Present
Runner for live TNT Sports productions; supported crew and talent during the 2025-26 Premier League season and major events.
Director of Photography at MetFilm Brighton (Film Making Experience)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Director of Photography for 'Honk', managing professional actors and complex scenes.
Camera Operator at MetFilm Brighton (Film Making Experience)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Camera Operator on 'Escalation'.
First Assistant Camera (AC) at MetFilm Brighton (Film Making Experience)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
1st AC on 'I Can't Find You'.
Key Grip at MetFilm Brighton (Film Making Experience)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Key Grip on 'I Can't Find You'.
Second Assistant Camera at MetFilm Brighton (Film Making Experience)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
2nd AC on 'Gladioli'.

Education

BA FilmMaking at MetFilm Brighton
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
BTEC in Creative Media at East Sussex College Eastbourne
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022
Film Making Experience (Graduation Films) at MetFilm Brighton
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BTEC in Creative Media at East Sussex College Eastbourne
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Full Clean Driving Licence
November 17, 2021 - November 17, 2031
Safety Passport
November 30, 2025 - January 22, 2030
Safety Passport Course Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Full Clean Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
ITV Grace Camera Trainee - 1 Week Work Experience
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Second Serve Feature Film

    Camera Operator for 2 unit. Carrying out a variety of tasks,
    such as collaborating with the Director and DoP, assisting the
    1 unit and helping with 1 AC responsibilities.

    paper ITV Grace Camera Trainee - 1 Week Work Experience

    1 Week work experience placement as a Camera Trainee on
    ITV’s Grace Season 6. I assisted the Camera team as a whole, but
    mainly shadowed the Camera Trainees and Clapper Loaders.

    paper TNT Sports Runner

    Runner for Live TNT Sports productions. I supported Crew and Talent
    during the 2025-26 Premier League season, La Vuelta 2025 and the
    TNT Sports 2025 FA Disability Cup at St George’s Park.