I’m a freelance filmmaker with over 15 years experience working as a Director, Director of Photography, Editor, and Colourist. In these roles I’ve worked across a wide range of projects around the world including promotional, documentaries, narrative shorts and features, and music videos. I own and operate professional camera, lighting and sound packages as well as having my own full post-production suite in my home studio (DaVinci Resolve Studio and Adobe Creative Suite). I’m able to see productions through from development to delivery whilst managing multiple projects, as has been the norm for me as a freelancer. I’m a creative with strong technical knowledge and I can adapt my skillset to whatever the project requires.…

Mat Johns

I’m a freelance filmmaker with over 15 years experience working as a Director, Director of Photography, Editor, and Colourist. In these roles I’ve worked across a wide range of projects around the world including promotional, documentaries, narrative shorts and features, and music videos. I own and operate professional camera, lighting and sound packages as well as having my own full post-production suite in my home studio (DaVinci Resolve Studio and Adobe Creative Suite). I’m able to see productions through from development to delivery whilst managing multiple projects, as has been the norm for me as a freelancer. I’m a creative with strong technical knowledge and I can adapt my skillset to whatever the project requires.…

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I’m a freelance filmmaker with over 15 years experience working as a Director, Director of Photography, Editor, and Colourist. In these roles I’ve worked across a wide range of projects around the world including promotional, documentaries, narrative shorts and features, and music videos.

I own and operate professional camera, lighting and sound packages as well as having my own full post-production suite in my home studio (DaVinci Resolve Studio and Adobe Creative Suite). I’m able to see productions through from development to delivery whilst managing multiple projects, as has been the norm for me as a freelancer. I’m a creative with strong technical knowledge and I can adapt my skillset to whatever the project requires.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Filmmaker at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
As a freelance filmmaker, I handled all aspects of production, including directing, shooting, and editing various projects. My work has ranged from corporate promotional videos to artistic storytelling, collaborating closely with clients to capture their vision and deliver high-quality content.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Full UK Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Singin' In the Rain - Trailer

    The Royal Exchange Theatre were in need of a trailer for their new show. Through Koala, a company I regularly freelance with, I was brought in to direct, light, and shoot it. We filmed high speed in a wet studio and went beyond the client’s expectations.

    Chombies! Proof of Concept

    Legendary Special Make Up Effects Artist Shaune Harrison directed this proof of concept for an 80s style splatter movie. I was the DP on the project and designed the lighting, operated A-Cam, edited, and graded the piece. The project required shooting day-for-night, so I built custom LUTs for on-set monitoring.

    Bikesafe 25th Anniversary - Promotional

    I was the director and DP on a complicated shoot for Bikesafe. We had A-Cam, B-Cam with gimbal, and 5 x GoPro cameras whilst filming up to a dozen motorcyclists out on the road. Working closely with the Police, we were able to coordinate and execute a filming on busy public roads and capture beautiful, cinematic footage that reinforced the narrative of the piece.

    A Woman of Substance - EPK

    I was the DP on an in-depth behind the scenes Electronic Press Kit shoot, directed by Joe Simmons. We spent around 10 days working with the main unit of the Channel 4 production to capture BTS footage and interviews with key cast and crew. I designed and set up lighting for interview shoots with up to 3 cameras.