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Hi, I’m James Rigby, a filmmaker with a cinematography background and on-set experience as a cinematographer and 1st assistant director on university and independent projects. I’m comfortable with the technical and organizational demands of a film set, bringing a keen eye for detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. I own professional equipment to enable flexible, production-tailored solutions. I’m passionate about collaborating across departments to achieve a cohesive visual style and storytelling impact, from pre-production through post. My workflows and gear choices are geared toward efficient, high-quality results for each project, and I enjoy solving creative and logistical challenges as part of a team.…Hi, I’m James Rigby, a filmmaker with a cinematography background and on-set experience as a cinematographer and 1st assistant director on university and independent projects. I’m comfortable with the technical and organizational demands of a film set, bringing a keen eye for detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. I own professional equipment to enable flexible, production-tailored solutions. I’m passionate about collaborating across departments to achieve a cohesive visual style and storytelling impact, from pre-production through post. My workflows and gear choices are geared toward efficient, high-quality results for each project, and I enjoy solving creative and logistical challenges as part of a team.

James Rigby

Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Filmmaker, +3

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Hi, I’m James Rigby, a filmmaker with a cinematography background and on-set experience as a cinematographer and 1st assistant director on university and independent projects. I’m comfortable with the technical and organizational demands of a film set, bringing a keen eye for detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. I own professional equipment to enable flexible, production-tailored solutions. I’m passionate about collaborating across departments to achieve a cohesive visual style and storytelling impact, from pre-production through post. My workflows and gear choices are geared toward efficient, high-quality results for each project, and I enjoy solving creative and logistical challenges as part of a team.…Hi, I’m James Rigby, a filmmaker with a cinematography background and on-set experience as a cinematographer and 1st assistant director on university and independent projects. I’m comfortable with the technical and organizational demands of a film set, bringing a keen eye for detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. I own professional equipment to enable flexible, production-tailored solutions. I’m passionate about collaborating across departments to achieve a cohesive visual style and storytelling impact, from pre-production through post. My workflows and gear choices are geared toward efficient, high-quality results for each project, and I enjoy solving creative and logistical challenges as part of a team.

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Hi, I’m James Rigby, a filmmaker with a cinematography background and on-set experience as a cinematographer and 1st assistant director on university and independent projects. I’m comfortable with the technical and organizational demands of a film set, bringing a keen eye for detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. I own professional equipment to enable flexible, production-tailored solutions.

I’m passionate about collaborating across departments to achieve a cohesive visual style and storytelling impact, from pre-production through post. My workflows and gear choices are geared toward efficient, high-quality results for each project, and I enjoy solving creative and logistical challenges as part of a team.

Skills

Final Cut Pro X

Leadership

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Final Cut Pro X

Expert

Leadership

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Italian

Intermediate

German

Beginner

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer / Director / Editor at Versipellis (James Movies)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Directed Versipellis as a thriller/suspense short; raised about £1,500 via a crowdfunding campaign, created marketing materials (banners, creative boards, team photos, promotional video) to attract donors, recruited the full team, conducted casting, edited the film using Final Cut Pro and began color grading to achieve the intended look.

Cinematographer at Ring Eclipse

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

On-location cinematography for 2024 project; supervised camera assistants, collaborated with the cinematographer to realize narrative-driven shots; trained with ARRI Alexa Mini to deliver complex takes on set.

2nd Assistant Camera at Blunt Stuff

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Production for a 2023 situation comedy; set up track dollies, installed a crane, and contributed to overall production design for the department.

Cinematographer at From Page To Screen Film Festival

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Directly recorded live interviews and Q&A sessions with notable figures (e.g., Christopher Hampton, Alexandra Dowling) for festival coverage and broadcast.

Writer / Director at Deep Dive (BFS Theatre Ensemble)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Recruited and managed a crew of over 20; held key department meetings; oversaw creative process and budget management for a six-day shoot, collaborating closely with the producer.

Camera Operator at Léman Bleu

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Stage studio filming for live performances; captured multiple artist performances for live TV transmission.

Media Officer / Security at Swiss Army

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Summer 2025; served as Security Soldier and Media Chief, creating weekly videos showcasing military activities and exercises while protecting critical infrastructure.

Ski Instructor at Crans-Montana Ski School

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Winter 2018-19; taught groups of varying ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced levels.

Writer, Director, Editor at Versipellis (James Movies)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Raised £1.5K through strategic advertising and designed crowdfunding materials; organized casting and full crew; collaborated with cinematographer and special effects artist; edited the film in Final Cut Pro and performed colour grading to achieve the horror aesthetic.

Camera Operator at Arts University Bournemouth

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Mentored assistants, camera trainees and grips; collaborated with the DoP to execute complex shots; trained with the Arri Alexa Mini to deliver challenging shots at production time.

Writer, Director at Deep Dive

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recruited and managed a team of over 20; scheduled department meetings; oversaw creative process and budgeting for a six-day shoot, coordinating with the producer on critical production decisions.

Intern at Léman Bleu

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Shot footage for a documentary broadcast on TV; filmed studio performances for live transmission.

Security Soldier & Chief Media at Swiss Army

June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Completed military service; protected key military and civilian infrastructures; served as unit media leader, producing weekly videos showcasing activities and training.

Ski Instructor at Swiss Ski School Crans-Montana

December 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019

Provided full-time instruction during school holidays to groups of varying age and experience levels.