I'm a filmmaker and videographer with a formal background in Film and Television Production. I specialise in translating scripts into visually engaging stories, with hands-on experience in camera operation, lighting, and video editing. Over the past few years I've contributed to TV pilots, short films, and theatre projects, balancing technical craft with collaborative storytelling. I love learning new techniques, working under pressure, and bringing ideas to life on screen.

Kai McKay

I'm a filmmaker and videographer with a formal background in Film and Television Production. I specialise in translating scripts into visually engaging stories, with hands-on experience in camera operation, lighting, and video editing. Over the past few years I've contributed to TV pilots, short films, and theatre projects, balancing technical craft with collaborative storytelling. I love learning new techniques, working under pressure, and bringing ideas to life on screen.

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I’m a filmmaker and videographer with a formal background in Film and Television Production. I specialise in translating scripts into visually engaging stories, with hands-on experience in camera operation, lighting, and video editing.

Over the past few years I’ve contributed to TV pilots, short films, and theatre projects, balancing technical craft with collaborative storytelling. I love learning new techniques, working under pressure, and bringing ideas to life on screen.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer at Time Will Tell Theatre
January 1, 2024 - Present
Videography for theatre productions; delivered coverage and final pieces in short format; collaborated on script reading and coverage to inform production decisions.
TV Pilot Writer at Visionaire Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Wrote TV pilot content for a series; crafted a long-form TV script concept and provided coverage and narrative development.
Script Reader at Twenty-Nine Palms
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Script reader (trial task) evaluating scripts for potential development; provided notes and feedback during 2023-2024.
Script Reader at Twenty Nine Palms
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Trial task; read scripts and provide coverage; evaluated narrative structure, pacing and market viability.
TV Pilot Writer at Visionaire Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote pilot episode for TV project; contributed to synopsis and outlining; collaborated with upper management.
Videographer (Trial Task) at Independent / Kai Mackay Portfolio
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Shot a day shoot for Max Klimenko's Career Ladder series on TikTok; contributed to on-set production and post-coverage planning.

Education

BTEC Film and Television Production at South Essex College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
BA (Hons) Film and Television Production at South Essex College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Production at South Essex College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BTEC in Film and Television Production (Triple Distinction) at South Essex College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's Degree at South Essex College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) in Film and Television Production
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment