Hi, I’m Sean Piggott. I’m a cinematographer and video editor with a broad range of experience across genres and formats. I’m passionate about turning ideas into compelling visuals and using storytelling to connect with audiences. From building personal testimonies and stories of life change from my work with non-profits to telling grander and far reaching stories through my documentary work, I have grown a deep love, care, and passion for telling stories through film making. My experience working on larger commercial sets has developed me as a collaborator and has grown my technical expertise. I’m always eager to explore new challenges and help teams realize their vision through my skill set as a Cinematographer.…

Sean Piggott

Hi, I’m Sean Piggott. I’m a cinematographer and video editor with a broad range of experience across genres and formats. I’m passionate about turning ideas into compelling visuals and using storytelling to connect with audiences. From building personal testimonies and stories of life change from my work with non-profits to telling grander and far reaching stories through my documentary work, I have grown a deep love, care, and passion for telling stories through film making. My experience working on larger commercial sets has developed me as a collaborator and has grown my technical expertise. I’m always eager to explore new challenges and help teams realize their vision through my skill set as a Cinematographer.…

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Hi, I’m Sean Piggott. I’m a cinematographer and video editor with a broad range of experience across genres and formats. I’m passionate about turning ideas into compelling visuals and using storytelling to connect with audiences.

From building personal testimonies and stories of life change from my work with non-profits to telling grander and far reaching stories through my documentary work, I have grown a deep love, care, and passion for telling stories through film making. My experience working on larger commercial sets has developed me as a collaborator and has grown my technical expertise. I’m always eager to explore new challenges and help teams realize their vision through my skill set as a Cinematographer.

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Work Experience

Video Producer at Wheaton Bible Church
June 1, 2021 - Present
Design and produce video pieces including promotional materials, communication materials, testimonies, and broader church stories. Maintain and utilize professional studio system and space for production purposes.
Director, Cinematographer, Editor at The Illinois Climbers Association (Documentary)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Planned, designed, and executed a short documentary film to showcase the history and importance of a climbing area in southern Illinois. My role for the production included Director, Cinematographer, and Editor allowing full creative control over the process.
Grip & Second Assistant Camera at Personalization Mall & Roper Whitney (Commercial)
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Assisted Director of Photography by helping with camera adjustments including battery swaps, lens swaps, and lighting adjustments. Rig and utilize large lighting fixtures for production. Assist in lighting design and placement.

Education

Associate in Arts at College of DuPage
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Qualifications

DaVinci Resolve Editor and Colorist Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Documentary Short Film - The Holy Boulders
    A fully produced documentary sharing a local non-profits mission to protect and share local climbing. This Doc was shot on location over a weekend and was mostly shot handheld, using available light.…