Hi, I'm James Kiernan. I'm a London-based audio-visual content creator with a hands-on, end-to-end understanding of film making—from writing and storyboarding to shooting, editing, and post-production. I specialize in producing engaging content for products, services and events, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that connect with audiences. I've worked across production roles, from in-house videography to content strategy and social media marketing, and I bring practical problem-solving, collaborative spirit, and a keen eye for detail to every project.

James Kiernan

Hi, I'm James Kiernan. I'm a London-based audio-visual content creator with a hands-on, end-to-end understanding of film making—from writing and storyboarding to shooting, editing, and post-production. I specialize in producing engaging content for products, services and events, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that connect with audiences. I've worked across production roles, from in-house videography to content strategy and social media marketing, and I bring practical problem-solving, collaborative spirit, and a keen eye for detail to every project.

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Hi, I’m James Kiernan. I’m a London-based audio-visual content creator with a hands-on, end-to-end understanding of film making—from writing and storyboarding to shooting, editing, and post-production. I specialize in producing engaging content for products, services and events, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that connect with audiences.

I’ve worked across production roles, from in-house videography to content strategy and social media marketing, and I bring practical problem-solving, collaborative spirit, and a keen eye for detail to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer / Editor / VO at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance videography for commercial businesses, artists, musicians, planning and execution of video concepts; photography; motion graphics; voice-over; video editing.
Trainee Locations Manager at Shin Awil / RTÉ
June 15, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Locations management and scouting on Dublin-based TV crime drama 'Clean Sweep'; 2 weeks pre-production; 7 weeks production set/public management.
Production Assistant at Forest of Black
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Supply Buying, Set Management, Cast ferrying, Risk Assessments for Scottish Ballet short.
Art Assistant at Pipedream Productions/ RTE Storyland
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Prop buying, Set dressing, Striking out
Freelance Videographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Freelance videography and media content creation; planning, shooting, and editing for various clients.
Production Assistant at Forest of Black
November 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Supported commercials shoots; involvement in prop buying, dressing, location management and on-set coordination.
Location Trainee at Forest of Black
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Location scout trainee; supported location scouting during June–August 2022.
Freelance Videographer
March 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Freelance videographer, camera operator, editor and producer; developing concepts and shooting content for products, services and events, with hands-on experience in camera ops (Blackmagic URSA, Sony FX9, Sony ZV-E1).
Video Content Producer at MTG Group
March 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
In-house videographer/editor/producer/event services; start-to-finish planning and execution of video ideas for products/services/events; photography, motion graphics and SEO reel.
Production Assistant at Forest of Black
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Location-based production support; movement orders, risk assessments and procurement; involvement in Scottish Ballet short commercials.
Location Scout / Trainee at Forest of Black (Glasgow)
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Location scouting; production support and prep for shoots; handling logistics and on-location coordination.
Freelance Videographer / Content Creator at Self-Employed
March 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Plan and execute video concepts from start to finish; shoot, edit, color grade, and produce motion graphics and social media content for clients; manage end-to-end production including photography and events.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Film & TV Production at Belfast Metropolitan College
August 31, 2018 - June 1, 2020
BA Hons (2:1) in TV Production at Edinburgh Napier University
August 31, 2022 - June 1, 2024
BA (Hons) in TV Production at Edinburgh Napier University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Higher National Diploma in Film & TV Production at Belfast Metropolitan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BA(Hons) in TV Production at Edinburgh Napier University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Higher National Diploma in Film & TV Production at Belfast Metropolitan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Film & TV Production at Belfast Met
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BA Hons in TV Production at Edinburgh Napier University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

BA Film & TV Production
September 2, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Film & TV Production
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BA Hons in TV Production
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education