I am a multi award nominated director and editor with experience in both tv and film production. I have worked in various roles with Netflix, TG4, Itv and Nemeton tv. I regularly edit episodes for the likes of the CW in the United States and create multi camera tapings for music artists. I am fluent in both Irish and English. A short Irish language documentary I directed in 2021 is now available to stream on the TG4 player.

Seán Dowd

I am a multi award nominated director and editor with experience in both tv and film production. I have worked in various roles with Netflix, TG4, Itv and Nemeton tv. I regularly edit episodes for the likes of the CW in the United States and create multi camera tapings for music artists. I am fluent in both Irish and English. A short Irish language documentary I directed in 2021 is now available to stream on the TG4 player.

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I am a multi award nominated director and editor with experience in both tv and film production. I have worked in various roles with Netflix, TG4, Itv and Nemeton tv. I regularly edit episodes for the likes of the CW in the United States and create multi camera tapings for music artists.
I am fluent in both Irish and English. A short Irish language documentary I directed in 2021 is now available to stream on the TG4 player.

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Language

Irish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Peninsula Television
September 30, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Edited an episode of Season 6 of Bloodline Detectives for Peninsula Television, handling rough, fine and final cuts of episode 9.
Promotional Content Creator and Video Editor at Swim Max
August 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Created promotional videos and advertisements for SwimMax Academy in Limerick, including filming, directing and editing content for social media platforms and a television advertisement.
Production Coordinator at Nemeton TV
August 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
During the 2025 GAA season I was in charge of the control room and big screens in Croke Park on matchdays, creating VTs, call sheets and running orders, and coordinating with the production team to ensure smooth operations.
Videographer and Editor at Freelance
May 1, 2022 - Present
Direct and edit music videos and multi-camera tapings for independent musicians and bands, including preproduction planning and client meetings with strong camerawork and editing software knowledge.
Promotional Content Creator at Down Syndrome Dublin
May 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Filming and editing promotional content for Down Syndrome Dublin’s social media; interviewing staff, documenting events, location scouting, and handling release forms and paperwork.
Crowd PA at Tell Me Everything
July 31, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in the assistant director department; worked with SAs, organized the set and collaborated with third and second assistant directors.
Camera Operator at Unique Media
March 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Camera crew at the British Library covering a panel with Simon Callow, Mel Kenyon and Christopher Hampton.
Assistant Director Trainee at Netflix – The Wonder
September 30, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Trained in the Assistant Directors' department on the Netflix feature The Wonder; shadowed 2nd and 3rd A.D.s and helped run the set and support the cast.
Crew Member at Pinnacle Crew Limited
July 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Prop preparation for Netflix sets (e.g., Bridgerton) and assisting with moving props for various productions.
Cable Basher at National Senior Elite Boxing Finals, TG4
October 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Camera crew for TG4’s live coverage of the boxing finals, assisting in filming and derigging at the end of the night.
Documentary Videographer/Editor at Nemeton TV
May 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Shot, directed and edited a short documentary about how disability affects young children’s lives; the film was nominated at the Dublin and Waterford film festivals (Nov 2021, Feb 2022).
Director and Camera Operator at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025
Directed and operated multicamera end-of-year concert with a 20-person crew.
Greenscreen Operator at Ploughing Championships
September 30, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Operated greenscreen setup to advertise the TV course and demonstrate capabilities of the technology at the festival.
Video Editor at Peninsula Television
September 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Edited an episode of Bloodline Detectives (Season 6, Episode 9), including rough, fine, and final cuts; collaborated with the production team to deliver a polished episode.
Promotional Content Creator and Video Editor at Swim Max
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created promotional videos and advertisements for SwimMax Academy in Limerick; involved filming, directing and editing content for social media and a television advertisement.
Production Coordinator at Nemeton TV
August 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
During the 2025 GAA season I was in charge of the control room and big screens in Croke Park on matchdays. Duties included creating VT’s for display, making call sheets and running orders midweek, and coordinating with the production team to ensure smooth operation.
Videographer and Editor at Freelance
May 1, 2022 - Present
Direct and edit music videos and multi-camera music performances for independent musicians and bands; responsible for preproduction, client planning and deep knowledge of camera work and editing software. Portfolio available on Instagram @dowdfilmandmedia.
Promotional Content Creator at Down Syndrome Dublin
May 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Filming and editing promotional content for social media; interviewing team, filming events, location scouting and handling release forms for shoots.
Assistant Director / SA at Tell Me Everything
July 1, 2023 - Present
Crowd PA role in the assistant director department; responsibilities included working with SAs, organizing the set and coordinating with the 2nd and 3rd A.D.s.
Camera Operator at Unique Media
March 1, 2022 - Present
Camera crew at the British Library covering a panel featuring notable speakers; involved in multi-camera setup and现场 coverage.
A.D Department Trainee at Netflix – The Wonder
September 1, 2021 - Present
Trained in the A.D department, shadowing 3rd and 2nd A.D.s, helped run the set and looked after Florence Pugh and cast.
Crew Member at Pinnacle Crew Limited
July 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Prepared moving props on Netflix sets for series such as Bridgerton and worked on various sets and productions.
Cable Basher at National Senior Elite Boxing Finals, TG4
October 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Camera crew for TG4’s live coverage; assisted with filming the fights and derigging at the end of the night.
Documentary Filmmaker at Nemeton TV
May 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Shot, directed and edited a short documentary about life for young children with disabilities; the film went on to be final nominees at the Dublin and Waterford film festivals (Nov 2021 and Feb 2022).
Director and Camera Operator at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025
Directed and operated a multicamera end-of-year concert for the college’s music course; led a 20-person crew and operated cameras.
Greenscreen Operator at Ploughing Championships
September 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Operated the greenscreen setup to advertise the TV course and showcase the technology’s capabilities at the festival.
Video Editor at Peninsula Television
September 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Edited an episode of Season 6 of the CW show Bloodline Detectives for Peninsula Television, including the rough, fine and final cut of episode 9 of the new series.
Promotional Content Creator and Video Editor at Swim Max
August 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Created a series of promotional videos and advertisements for SwimMax Academy in Limerick, including filming, directing and editing content for all of their social media platforms as well as a television advertisement.
Production Coordinator at Nemeton TV
August 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
During the 2025 GAA season I was in charge of the control room and big screens in Croke Park on matchdays. Duties include creating VT’s to show on the screen, making call sheets and running orders in midweek as well as working with a production team in the control room on the day to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Videographer and Editor at Freelance
May 1, 2022 - Present
Direct and edit music videos as well as multi camera tapings of music performances for independent musicians and bands. This involves being in charge of preproduction, regularly meeting and planning with clients and deep knowledge of camerawork and editing software. Much of my videography work is available on Instagram @dowdfilmandmedia.
Promotional Content Creator at Down Syndrome Dublin
May 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Currently filming and editing promotional content for Down Syndrome Dublin’s social media pages in the hopes of spreading awareness for their organization. Duties include interviewing their team, filming some of the events put on for the members, location scouting and organizing paperwork and release forms for shoots.
Crowd PA at Tell Me Everything
July 31, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Worked in the assistant director department for the second season of the ITV program Tell Me Everything. Responsibilities included working with the SAs, organizing the set and working closely with the third and second assistant directors on the show.
Camera Operator at Unique Media
March 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Worked as camera crew at the British Library for coverage of a panel featuring Simon Callow, Mel Kenyon and Christopher Hampton discussing the life and accomplishments of Peggy Ramsay, one of the 20th centuries most respected agents in theatre.
Assistant Directors Dept. at The Wonder, Netflix
September 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Trained in the Assistant Directors department on the set of The Wonder starring Florence Pugh. Duties included shadowing the 3rd and 2nd A.D.’s to learn the trade as well as helping to run the set and look after Florence Pugh as well as the rest of the cast.
Crew Member at Pinnacle Crew Limited
July 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
My responsibilities included preparing moving props on Netflix sets for series such as Bridgerton, preparing props for theme traders and working on many more types of sets and for many other companies.
Cable Basher at National Senior Elite Boxing Finals, TG4
October 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
I was part of the camera crew for TG4’s live coverage of this event, assisting in filming the fights and helping with derigging at the end of the night.
Documentary Filmmaker at Nemeton TV
May 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Shot, directed and edited a short documentary for Nemeton TV about what it’s like for young children to grow up with a disability and how their lives can differ, or be the same as children without disabilities. This documentary went on to be final nominees at the Dublin film festival and the Waterford film festival.
Director and Camera Operator at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025
Director and camera operator at the multicamera end of year concert for the college’s music course.
Greenscreen Operator at Ploughing Championships
January 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Operated the greenscreen set up by our college to advertise our TV course and demonstrate the capabilities of this technology to festival attendees.
End-of-year Concert Director/Camera Operator at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025
Director and camera operator for the multicamera end-of-year concert.
Video Editor at Peninsula Television
September 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Edited an episode of Season 6 of Bloodline Detectives for Peninsula Television, including rough, fine and final cuts of episode 9.
Promotional Content Creator and Video Editor at Swim Max
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created a series of promotional videos and advertisements for SwimMax Academy in Limerick, including filming, directing and editing content for social media and a television advertisement.
Production Coordinator at Nemeton TV
August 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
During the 2025 GAA season, in charge of the control room and big screens in Croke Park on matchdays; created VT’s, prepared call sheets and run orders, and collaborated with the production team to ensure smooth operations.
Videographer and Editor at Freelance
May 1, 2022 - Present
Direct and edit music videos and multi-camera performances for independent artists; responsible for preproduction, client planning and versatile editing workflows.
Promotional Content Creator at Down Syndrome Dublin
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Filming and editing promotional content for social media; interviewing team members, filming events, location scouting and handling releases.
Crowd PA at Tell Me Everything
July 1, 2023 - Present
Assistant director department; worked with SAs, organized the set and collaborated with 3rd and 2nd A.Ds on the show.
Camera Operator at Unique Media
March 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Camera crew at the British Library for coverage of a panel featuring notable figures; supported on-site filming.
Assistant Director Department (A.D) Trainee at Netflix – The Wonder (Dublin)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Trained in the A.D department; shadowed 3rd and 2nd A.Ds to learn the trade; helped run the set and look after Florence Pugh and cast.
Crew Member at Pinnacle Crew Limited
July 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Prepared moving props on Netflix sets for series including Bridgerton and other productions; assisted with props and set work.
Cable Basher at National Senior Elite Boxing Finals, TG4
October 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Camera crew member for TG4’s live coverage, filming fights and assisting with derigging at the end of the night.
Videographer/Editor at Nemeton TV
May 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Shot, directed and edited a short documentary about life for children with disabilities; festival nominations followed.
Director and Camera Operator at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Directed and operated multicamera end-of-year concert production for the college’s music course.
Greenscreen Operator at Ploughing Championships
January 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Operated greenscreen setup to advertise the TV course and demonstrate production capabilities at the festival.
Videography / Early Career role at Nemeton TV
January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Gained early on-set experience including directing and editing tasks for regional programming.

Education

Passport to Production at Screen Skills Ireland
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Media Production at Waterford Institute of Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
HND in Television Production and Operations at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
PLC in Television and Digital Film at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Passport to Production at Screen Skills Ireland
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Media Production at Waterford Institute of Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
HND in Television Production and Operations at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
PLC in Television and Digital Film at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Passport to Production at Screen Skills Ireland
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Media Production at Waterford Institute of Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
HND in Television Production and Operations at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
PLC in Television and Digital Film at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Passport to Production at Screen Skills Ireland
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Media Production at Waterford Institute of Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
HND in Television Production and Operations at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
PLC in Television and Digital Film at Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Passport to Production
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Passport to Production
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Passport to Production
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Passport to Production
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Other
    uniE608 Multicam Tapings
    I offer live Multicam tapings of performances by music artists all over the country and abroad. Whether it be at local venues or festivals.