I’m a media enthusiast who believes that films, TV, music videos, and other media outlets can inspire a lot of good in the world. I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, and an overall positive person. I work well within a team and bounce off others to push a project forward, while also being self-motivated and comfortable working alone. Each project has taught me valuable lessons that fuel my passion for this industry.

Stuart Dickman

I’m a media enthusiast who believes that films, TV, music videos, and other media outlets can inspire a lot of good in the world. I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, and an overall positive person. I work well within a team and bounce off others to push a project forward, while also being self-motivated and comfortable working alone. Each project has taught me valuable lessons that fuel my passion for this industry.

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I’m a media enthusiast who believes that films, TV, music videos, and other media outlets can inspire a lot of good in the world. I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, and an overall positive person.

I work well within a team and bounce off others to push a project forward, while also being self-motivated and comfortable working alone. Each project has taught me valuable lessons that fuel my passion for this industry.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Mastering/QC/Localisation/Finishing Operator at Freelance (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Over 10 years in post-production delivery workflows. Quality checking, creating and delivering to broadcasters. Worked with short form and long form; delivered to Netflix, HBO Max, Discovery, the BBC and others. Experienced in Film DCP quality checks and workflows with DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro; exporting/uploading to channels with AS11, IMF, ProRes, DNxHD, UHD/HDR Dolby Vision.
Finishing Assistant at The Finish Line
February 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Supporting Editor and Quality control of broadcast material for various platforms. Working with production to meet client/channel specifications; exporting and uploading files (AS11, IMF, PRO RES, DNXHD, UHD) for specified channels.
Quality Control Operator at Deluxe Technical QC
July 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Quality control checks on all output produced by DTDC EMEA (DCPs); verify compliance against DCI/client standards. Produce post-review reports and raise failures with the appropriate DTDC department, providing concise details for corrective actions.
QC Operator at Splice Post Production
December 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025
QC of AS11, ProRes, XDCAMs and more; supported Online and Ingest departments; liaised with Production to understand work orders and client specs.
IMD MCR Technician at IMD MCR
December 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025
Quality assessment and processing of material within the MCR department; ingesting, non-linear editing, duplicating and converting broadcast-quality video/audio; ensured deadlines were met.
Film Intern at The Guestlist Network
December 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Edited interviews, created montages and filmed interviews with members of the music industry.
Screen Team at Cambridge Film Festival
November 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Liaised with clients and helped organize and prep films for three festivals.
Headliners at Metronome Films and Zodiac Films
May 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Worked on multiple projects; contributed on set and provided creative input.
Camera Operator at Metronome Films and Zodiac Films
January 1, 2012 - Present
Camera operator in a 7-person crew; assisted with framing and shot setup; one-week shoot.
Director of Photography at Metronome Films
January 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Heaven, Hell and other Alternatives; led lighting and shot design; 6-person crew; church location.
Director of Photography at Metronome Films
June 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Boiling Point; 5-person crew; experimented with lighting on a dark set; drama-focused shot types.
Writer at Independent Film
March 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Co-wrote a 10-minute piece with a 6-person crew; collaborative ideation and scripting.
Writer/Actor at Music Video
January 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Wrote and acted in a music video for The Overtones' Gambling Man; small crew and limited budget.
Writer/Director/Editor/Actor at Vulture Films
March 1, 2010 - October 6, 2025
The Student; wrote, directed, edited and acted; first short with creative control.
Director/Editor at Edge Hill University
December 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025
The Chase; directed and edited with a 5-person crew; explored varied shot types.
Mastering/QC/Localisation/Finishing Operator at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Over 10 years in post production delivery workflows. Quality checking, creating and delivering to boundless broadcasters. Experience with Netflix, HBO Max, Discovery, The BBC and others. Proficient with DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro; exporting and uploading files for specific channels (eg AS11, IMF, PRORES, DNxHD, UHD and HDR Dolby Vision content).
Finishing Assistant at The Finish Line
February 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Supporting Editor and Quality control of broadcast material for various platforms. Worked with production to understand client and channel specifications to meet the needs of involved parties. Experience exporting and uploading files for the specified channel or broadcaster (eg AS11, IMF, PRO RES, DNXHD and UHD content).
Deluxe Technical QC Operator at Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema
July 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Performed quality control checks on all output produced by DTDC EMEA (DCI/DCPs) and verified compliance against pre-determined DCI and client standards. Produced detailed post-review reports and raised failures with the appropriate DTDC department, providing concise details to guide corrective actions.
Splice Post Production QC Operator at Splice Post Production
December 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025
QC of AS11, ProRes, XDCAMs and more; supported Online and Ingest departments. Liaised with Production to understand work orders, timing, and client technical specifications; ensured alignment with channel requirements (mainly UK terrestrial broadcast).
IMD MCR Technician at IMD
December 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025
QC of content, ingesting, non-linear editing, duplicating and converting file formats of broadcast-quality video and audio content. Ensured timely processing of jobs to meet TV and client deadlines and assisted in training junior staff.
Film intern at The Guestlist Network
December 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Edited interviews, created montages and filmed interviews with various members of the music industry.
Screen Team at Cambridge Film Festival
November 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Voluntary position liaising with clients and assisting with all their needs; helped organise and prepare films for three festivals.
Headliners at Metronome Films and Zodiac Films
May 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Role as Headliners, assisting with production tasks and on-set coordination.
Director of Photography at Metronome Films
January 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Heaven, Hell and other Alternatives: Creative control over shot composition and lighting on a church-set production.
Director of Photography at Metronome Films
June 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Boiling Point: Director of Photography on a 4-month shoot; explored varied shot types and lighting techniques.
Writer at Independent Film
March 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Wrote a short film; collaborated in a small crew to develop the story and script for a 10-minute piece.
Writer/Actor at Music Video
January 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Wrote and acted in a music video; led a three-person crew on a limited-budget production.
Writer/Director/Editor/Actor at Vulture Films
March 1, 2010 - October 6, 2025
Led creative direction for a short film; writer, director, editor and actor in a three-person team.
Director/Editor at Edge Hill University
December 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025
The Chase: Directed and edited a short piece; collaborated with a five-person crew to refine shot selection and pacing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film and Television Production at Edge Hill College of Higher Education
January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2012

Qualifications

Film and Television Production
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment