I am a highly motivated freelance editor, photographer and videographer with a genuine passion for storytelling. I thrive on navigating every phase of production in line with briefs and delivering content that resonates with audiences. I excel at collaborating with creative teams to bring visions to life, lead projects and post-production activities, and mentor crews to maintain momentum and quality under pressure. I’m always eager to pitch ideas that engage and inspire.…

Jon Gorman

I am a highly motivated freelance editor, photographer and videographer with a genuine passion for storytelling. I thrive on navigating every phase of production in line with briefs and delivering content that resonates with audiences. I excel at collaborating with creative teams to bring visions to life, lead projects and post-production activities, and mentor crews to maintain momentum and quality under pressure. I’m always eager to pitch ideas that engage and inspire.…

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I am a highly motivated freelance editor, photographer and videographer with a genuine passion for storytelling. I thrive on navigating every phase of production in line with briefs and delivering content that resonates with audiences.

I excel at collaborating with creative teams to bring visions to life, lead projects and post-production activities, and mentor crews to maintain momentum and quality under pressure. I’m always eager to pitch ideas that engage and inspire.

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Skills

Experience Level

Short Film
Expert
Actor Showreel
Expert
Script
Expert
Promo Video
Intermediate
Photo
Intermediate
Video Advert
Intermediate
AVS Video Editor
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Website Content Editor at Rio Brazil
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Managed all aspects of product uploads for the online store, including photographing items, editing imagery, writing product descriptions and publishing information. Created visually engaging content reflecting the brand’s style and resonating with a fashion-conscious demographic. Styled outfits and coordinated product combinations for promotional campaigns, seasonal drops and social media features. Collaborated with marketing and sales to align website content with promotional strategies and product launches. Utilised software to enhance product images and maintain a high-quality, uniform look across the site. Updated homepage banners and category pages to highlight new arrivals and promotions. Contributed to social media planning, ensuring visual consistency and supporting brand objectives.
Screenwriter at Ulster University
February 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Wrote a full-length original screenplay from scratch and developed narrative with beat sheets, treatments and scene breakdowns. Created detailed character arcs to support emotional depth and audience engagement, maintained consistent tone across scenes, and aligned narrative elements with intended emotional and cinematic impact. Demonstrated strong independent research and time management skills, balancing creativity with academic expectations and tight deadlines.
Director at Ulster University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Directed two original short films, writing and producing each project from concept to completion. Developed scripts, incorporated narrative structure and visual storytelling techniques; selected equipment to support creative visions and ensured cinematic quality. Directed on-set activity and led the cast and crew, overseeing camera work, lighting and scene composition to meet narrative goals. Gained comprehensive understanding of end-to-end filmmaking from ideation to post-production.

Education

Cinematic Arts at Ulster University
September 20, 2018 - July 30, 2021
Bachelor of Science at University of Ulster
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
A-Levels at Belfast Boys' Model School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
GCSEs at Belfast Boys' Model School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Cinematic Arts at University of Ulster
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
A-Levels: Media Studies, Religious Education, ICT at Belfast Boys' Model School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
GCSEs incl. English and Mathematics at Belfast Boys' Model School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Cinematic Arts
September 20, 2018 - July 30, 2021
I studied all aspects of the film industry finishing with a 2:1 qualification.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Paul Smith social media marketing video
    At my last job part of my job was to work on creative eye catching marketing content. This is one of my pieces that I did the photography and video editing for. video advert videoeditor…
    uniE608 Blood, Sweater and Tears (short film)
    This was a local funded short film that I co wrote, co directed and was the video editor. video filmdirector…
    uniE608 Blood, Sweater and Tears (short film)
    This was a local funded short film that I co wrote, co directed and was the video editor. video filmdirector…