I'm a filmmaker and cinematographer based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hands-on approach to directing, camera work and storytelling. Since moving to Ireland, I’ve worked on a range of short films and live multicam broadcasts, crowdfunding and producing work that premieres at festivals such as the Wexford Film Festival and the Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, love solving visual challenges on set, and am continually expanding my craft through hands-on roles like DOP, camera trainee, and shadowing established cinematographers.

Jan Paul Lodzinski

I'm a filmmaker and cinematographer based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hands-on approach to directing, camera work and storytelling. Since moving to Ireland, I’ve worked on a range of short films and live multicam broadcasts, crowdfunding and producing work that premieres at festivals such as the Wexford Film Festival and the Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, love solving visual challenges on set, and am continually expanding my craft through hands-on roles like DOP, camera trainee, and shadowing established cinematographers.

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I’m a filmmaker and cinematographer based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hands-on approach to directing, camera work and storytelling. Since moving to Ireland, I’ve worked on a range of short films and live multicam broadcasts, crowdfunding and producing work that premieres at festivals such as the Wexford Film Festival and the Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, love solving visual challenges on set, and am continually expanding my craft through hands-on roles like DOP, camera trainee, and shadowing established cinematographers.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Camera Trainee at The Wind Between Us (Ali Asgari)
August 1, 2025 - Present
Camera trainee on set; gained hands-on experience with ARRI R2 cameras in a professional short film production.
Camera Trainee at The Wind Between Us (Ali Asgari) – on-set shadowing
August 1, 2025 - Present
Camera trainee on Ali Asgari's feature; shadowed on-set, learned camera operation and on-set workflow; contributed to pre-production tasks.
Director of Photography at Payday (Short Film)
November 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Director of Photography; responsible for visual aesthetics and lighting; involved in stunts and gore elements for a thriller.
Camera Trainee at Dealing with it (Short Film)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Super 16mm camera trainee; assisted with on-set camera operations, framing and shot setups.
Roaming Camera Operator at Fís Awards (Multicam Live Broadcast)
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Roaming camera for multicam live broadcast; captured key moments of the event.
Roaming Camera Operator at Fís Awards (Multi-camera Live Broadcast)
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Operated roaming camera for a multi-camera live broadcast of the Fís Awards; managed shot selection and on-air delivery.
Director & Cinematographer at Blue Skies
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director and Cinematographer; ongoing collaboration since 2024; responsible for visual storytelling and on-set leadership.
Cinematographer at Pay Day (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cinematography for Pay Day; collaborated on lighting, shot composition and camera movement.
Director, Writer & Cinematographer at Blue Skies (Short Film) – ongoing
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directing, writing and cinematography for an ongoing short-film project; developing visual language and leading the crew.
Director & Cinematographer at Spades (Short Film)
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Directed and shot the short film; led pre-production; crowdfunded €4,000; premiered at the Wexford Film Festival in late 2024.
Director & Cinematographer at Spades (Short Film)
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Directed and Cinematographed the short film 'Spades', involved in pre-production, creative planning, and festival submission; collaborated with crew to craft visuals and story.

Education

Diploma in Film/Television at IADT Dublin (Institute of Art, Design and Technology)
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Television (BA Honours Level 8) at IADT - Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
BA Honours (Year 3) at IADT (Institute of Art, Design & Technology)
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026

Qualifications

Trainee Camera Operator
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
BCFE Level 6
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment