James Carley

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Hi, I’m James Carley, a versatile filmmaker with hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, editing, and screenwriting. I love crafting engaging stories and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m James Carley, a versatile filmmaker with hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, editing, and screenwriting. I love crafting engaging stories and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life.

Across short films and documentaries, I’ve taken on roles such as vision editor, writer, color editor, and production assistant. I’m proficient with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Maya, and the Microsoft Office suite, and I’m always excited to tackle new challenges. References available upon request.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 8 roles

Director / Cinematographer · Surf Life Saving Queensland - Social Media ContentDec 2025 – Oct 2025

Directed cast and crew and choreographed camera movements and angles for social media content.

Vision Editor · Recounting the Bruises – Short DocumentaryDec 2025 – Oct 2025

Constructed a cohesive, compelling and moving story. Assistant Colour Editor masked a subject's face to preserve anonymity due to the subject matter. Data Wrangler safely collected and organized footage on-set.

Vision Editor / Writer / Sound Mixer / Script Supervisor · Digging Deep – Short FilmDec 2025 – Oct 2025

Vision Editor responsible for bringing the film to life, ensuring smooth pacing and a compelling story. Writer developed the screenplay's plot, characters, and dialogue. Sound Mixing blended dialogue, atmospheres, and music for a polished, well-balanced soundscape. Script Supervisor maintained overall continuity during filming.

Director / Cinematographer · Surf Life Saving Queensland - Social Media ContentJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Vision Editor / Assistant Colour Editor / Data Wrangler · Recounting the Bruises – Short DocumentaryJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Vision Editor / Writer / Sound Mixing / Script Supervisor · Digging Deep – Short FilmJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Colour Editor / Assistant Sound Editor / Production Assistant · Unto Death – Short Horror FilmDec 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos
Colour Editor · Unto Death – Short Horror FilmDec 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film) · Queensland University of Technology (QUT)2022 – 2025
Anglican Church Grammar School · Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)2013 – 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film) · Queensland University of Technology (QUT)2022 – 2025
High School · Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)2013 – 2021

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