I am a filmmaker, lecturer, director and senior producer with over two decades of experience in film and television, combining professional practice with education to help the next generation of filmmakers learn theory through hands-on production. I teach and mentor across directing, producing, cinematography and editing, bring current industry insight through relationships with major broadcasters and festivals, and support inclusive learning environments that build both critical thinking and technical excellence.

Lucas Jedrzejak

I am a filmmaker, lecturer, director and senior producer with over two decades of experience in film and television, combining professional practice with education to help the next generation of filmmakers learn theory through hands-on production. I teach and mentor across directing, producing, cinematography and editing, bring current industry insight through relationships with major broadcasters and festivals, and support inclusive learning environments that build both critical thinking and technical excellence.

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I am a filmmaker, lecturer, director and senior producer with over two decades of experience in film and television, combining professional practice with education to help the next generation of filmmakers learn theory through hands-on production.

I teach and mentor across directing, producing, cinematography and editing, bring current industry insight through relationships with major broadcasters and festivals, and support inclusive learning environments that build both critical thinking and technical excellence.

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Language

English
Advanced
Polish
Advanced

Work Experience

Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Developed and taught undergraduate courses including Creative Approaches to Media Production, Media Project, Media in Context, Broadcast Compliance, Animation, and Anti-Fashion Commercial Films. Initiated and co-organised international filmmaking trips for students to Lebanon, Jordan and Nepal, supporting award-winning student projects at York’s RTS (Royal Television Society). Mentored students on investigative reporting, drama and documentary production, collaborating with local NGOs and charities. Received positive student feedback and evaluations; also delivered guest lectures for DMP, BA Film, FMP and MA Film programmes.
Guest Lecturer and Speaker
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Delivered guest lectures at Sheffield Hallam University, University of Evry Val d'Esonne (Paris) and Universidad de Barcelona. Participated in expert panel discussions at international film festivals across multiple locations including London, NYC, Paris, Beirut, Hudson, Perugia, Kalamata, New Jersey, Bursa and Athens.
Film Tutor
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Taught drama workshops for GCSE media students at Silverdale School, Sheffield. Delivered inclusive media courses for at-risk youth through Thomson Education.
Live Camera Operator at BBC Children in Need
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Worked as live camera crew for broadcast coverage of BBC Children in Need.
Producer/Director at Bison Grass Films Ltd
January 1, 2005 - Present
Directed and produced award-winning documentaries and short films, collaborating with international broadcasters including ARTE, ZDF, YLE and SVT. Developed and executed projects across genres including social issues, sports and music. Selected works include feature En Pointe Soldiers (Director/Producer, 2023) and Ketermaya (Producer/Director, 2016), as well as feature One Love (Director/Producer, Post-Production) and The Confessional (Director, Co-Producer).

Education

Master of Arts in Filmmaking (Distinction) at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Film Studies at Middlesex University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
BA Acoustics at University of Adam Mickiewicz, Poznan
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

NVQs in TV/Film Directing/Producing, Camera/Editing
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
HEA fellowship (in progress at Hallam University)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Clean driving licence
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Public liability insurance up to £2million
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
I-Visa (US media visa)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization