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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.…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.

James Carley

Video Editor, Film Director, Cinematographer, +4

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Autodesk Maya

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Cinematographer at Surf Life Saving Queensland - Social Media Content

December 31, 2025 - October 21, 2025

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

Vision Editor at Recounting the Bruises – Short Documentary

December 31, 2025 - October 21, 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 at Digging Deep – Short Film

December 31, 2025 - October 21, 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 at Surf Life Saving Queensland - Social Media Content

January 1, 2025 - Present

Directed cast and crew. Cinematographer: choreographing camera movements and angles for social media content.

Vision Editor / Assistant Colour Editor / Data Wrangler at Recounting the Bruises – Short Documentary

January 1, 2025 - Present

Responsible for constructing a cohesive, compelling, and moving story. Assisted with color editing, including anonymising faces, and safely collected and organized footage on-set.

Vision Editor / Writer / Sound Mixing / Script Supervisor at Digging Deep – Short Film

January 1, 2025 - Present

Nominated for Achievement in Editing at the 48 Hour Film Project Brisbane. Responsible for bringing the film to life, ensuring smooth pacing, and telling a compelling and engaging story. Developed the screenplay’s plot, characters, and dialogue. Blended dialogue, atmosphere, and music to create a polished, well-balanced soundscape. Maintained overarching continuity during filming.

Colour Editor / Assistant Sound Editor / Production Assistant at Unto Death – Short Horror Film

December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025

Lead colour editor during post-production, creating a striking visual tone using DaVinci Resolve. Contributed to refining the audio landscape. Supported the on-set crew by setting up equipment and transporting team members during a 30+ person production.

Colour Editor at Unto Death – Short Horror Film

December 31, 2024 - October 21, 2025

Lead colour editor during post-production, collaborating with the director to establish a striking visual tone using DaVinci Resolve. Assistant Sound Editor refined the audio landscape. Production Assistant supported on-set crew by setting up equipment and transporting team members during a 30+ person production.