Hi, I’m Alex Delaney, a filmmaker and actor based in Cambridgeshire. I graduated from the London Film Academy with a First-Class Honours degree in Filmmaking, and I bring hands-on experience across pre-production and post-production, including lighting, cameras, sound, and editing. I also teach and coach performers across the UK, which keeps me connected to the practical realities of the film set. I’m passionate about storytelling with a strong visual voice and collaborative work. I thrive on creative short films and on-set work, and I enjoy mentoring others to navigate the film industry. In my spare time I explore photography, music, and personal short-film projects to test new ideas and techniques.…

Alexander Delaney

Hi, I’m Alex Delaney, a filmmaker and actor based in Cambridgeshire. I graduated from the London Film Academy with a First-Class Honours degree in Filmmaking, and I bring hands-on experience across pre-production and post-production, including lighting, cameras, sound, and editing. I also teach and coach performers across the UK, which keeps me connected to the practical realities of the film set. I’m passionate about storytelling with a strong visual voice and collaborative work. I thrive on creative short films and on-set work, and I enjoy mentoring others to navigate the film industry. In my spare time I explore photography, music, and personal short-film projects to test new ideas and techniques.…

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Hi, I’m Alex Delaney, a filmmaker and actor based in Cambridgeshire. I graduated from the London Film Academy with a First-Class Honours degree in Filmmaking, and I bring hands-on experience across pre-production and post-production, including lighting, cameras, sound, and editing. I also teach and coach performers across the UK, which keeps me connected to the practical realities of the film set.

I’m passionate about storytelling with a strong visual voice and collaborative work. I thrive on creative short films and on-set work, and I enjoy mentoring others to navigate the film industry. In my spare time I explore photography, music, and personal short-film projects to test new ideas and techniques.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Acting Tutor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Set coaching, private tuition, and guest lecturing across the UK. Development and delivery of coaching programmes tailored to specific projects or individuals. Delivery of core and advanced training programmes at The Actors’ Temple and The Actors Centre.
Manager at Alex Nesling LTD
January 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Oversaw daily operations of a busy pub environment, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. Managed cash handling, banking, and financial reconciliation, including end-of-day cashing up and weekly accounts. Conducted internal audits and maintained compliance with health and safety and licensing regulations. Supervised and trained staff and created rotas. Worked closely with suppliers to manage stock orders, negotiate prices, and control inventory. Handled customer queries and complaints efficiently, maintaining strong relationships with regular clientele. Organised and promoted in-house events to increase footfall and boost revenue.
Director at London Film Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Directed Cure Loneliness as part of the London Film Academy program; responsibilities included conceptual development, on-set direction, working with cast and crew, and coordinating production logistics for a student-short project (2025).
Director at Independent
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Directed Andy and Jo, a short film project produced independently; involved in script interpretation, shot planning, and coordinating creative decisions on set (2025).
Writer / Director at Independent
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Wrote and directed CALM Short, overseeing concept development, screenplay, and on-set direction for a student short (2025).
Director of Photography at Hamilton Hunt
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Director of photography for Something Blue, coordinating lighting, camera movement, composition, and exposure for a short film (2024).
Director of Photography at London Film Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Director of Photography for Kodak Short, contributing to lighting and visual storytelling for a student project (2025).
Director of Photography at London Film Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Director of Photography for Isolated, responsible for camera choices, framing, and lighting setup on a student film project (2025).
Producer at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Producer for Maniac, coordinating production logistics, schedules, and crew on a student project (2024).
Director of Photography at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Director of Photography for The Girls, managing lighting and camera work to support narrative storytelling (2024).
Camera Operator at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Camera Operator for Friends, handling camera operation and framing on a student short (2024).
1st Assistant Camera (1st AC) at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
1st AC for Get Well Soon, assisting with focus pulling and camera readiness on a student project (2024).
2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC) at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
2nd AC for Confession, supporting camera department with equipment setup and shot execution (2024).
Acting Tutor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Self-employed acting tutor providing set coaching, private tuition, and guest lectures across the UK; development and delivery of coaching programmes aligned with project goals; delivery at The Actors’ Temple and The Actors Centre (2015–present).
Manager at Alex Nesling LTD
January 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Managed daily operations, cash handling, staff training, stock control, and events coordination within a busy pub environment; ensured compliance with health & safety and licensing regulations (2011-2015).
Acting Tutor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Set coaching, private tuition, and guest lecturing across the UK. Developed an in-depth understanding of the film set environment and the wider movie production process. Development and delivery of coaching programmes tailored to specific projects or individuals. Delivery of core and advanced training programmes at The Actors’ Temple and The Actors Centre.
Manager at Alex Nesling LTD
January 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Oversaw daily operations of a busy pub environment, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. Managed cash handling, banking, and financial reconciliation, including end-of-day cashing up and weekly accounts. Conducted internal audits and maintained compliance with health and safety and licensing regulations. Supervised and trained staff and created rotas. Worked closely with suppliers to manage stock orders, negotiate prices, and control inventory. Handled customer queries and complaints efficiently, maintaining strong relationships with regular clientele. Organised and promoted in-house events to increase footfall and boost revenue.
Director at London Film Academy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Cure Loneliness (Director) – Partial Credit (Crew).
Director at Independent
January 1, 2025 - Present
Andy and Jo (Director) – Partial Credit (Crew).
Writer / Director at Independent
January 1, 2025 - Present
CALM Short (Writer / Director) – Partial Credit (Crew).
Director of Photography at Hamilton Hunt
January 1, 2024 - Present
Something Blue (Director of Photography) – Kodak Short (Partial Credit).
Camera Operator at London Film Academy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Kodak Short (Camera Operator) – Partial Credit.
Director of Photography at London Film Academy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Isolated (Director of Photography) – Partial Credit.
Producer at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Maniac (Producer) – Partial Credit.
Director of Photography at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
The Girls (Director of Photography) – Partial Credit.
Camera Operator at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Friends (Camera Operator) – Partial Credit.
1st AC at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Get Well Soon (1st AC) – Partial Credit.
2nd AC at London Film Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Confession (2nd AC) – Partial Credit.
Self-Employed Acting Tutor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Set coaching, private tuition, and guest lecturing across the UK. Developed an in-depth understanding of the film set environment and the wider movie production process. Development and delivery of coaching programmes tailored to specific projects or individuals. Clear focus on aligning with the objectives of the project, studio, and individual being coached. Delivery of core and advanced training programmes at The Actors’ Temple and The Actors Centre.
Manager at Alex Nesling LTD
December 31, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Oversaw daily operations of a busy pub environment, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. Managed cash handling, banking, and financial reconciliation, including end-of-day cashing up and weekly accounts. Conducted internal audits and maintained compliance with health and safety and licensing regulations. Supervised and trained staff and created rotas. Worked closely with suppliers to manage stock orders, negotiate prices, and control inventory. Handled customer queries and complaints efficiently, maintaining strong relationships with regular clientele. Organised and promoted in-house events to increase footfall and boost revenue.
Director at London Film Academy
December 31, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Director on Cure Loneliness (2025). Involved in concept development, shot planning, and on-set direction for a short film produced through the London Film Academy.
Writer / Director at Independent
December 31, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Wrote and directed CALM Short; contributed to screenplay and on-set direction for an independent short project.
Director of Photography at Hamilton Hunt
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Director of Photography on Something Blue (2024).
Camera Operator at London Film Academy
December 31, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Camera Operator on Kodak Short (2025).
Director of Photography at London Film Academy
December 31, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Director of Photography on Isolated (2025).
Producer at London Film Academy
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Producer on Maniac (2024).
Director of Photography at London Film Academy
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Director of Photography on The Girls (2024).
Camera Operator at London Film Academy
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Camera Operator on Friends (2024).
1st Assistant Camera at London Film Academy
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
First Assistant Camera on Get Well Soon (2024).
2nd Assistant Camera at London Film Academy
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Second Assistant Camera on Confession (2024).

Education

BA (Hons) Filmmaking (First) at London Film Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Professional Acting Training at The William Esper Studio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
BA (Hons) Filmmaking (First) at London Film Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Professional Acting Training at The William Esper Studio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
BA (Hons) Filmmaking (First) at London Film Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Professional Acting Training at The William Esper Studio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
BA (Hons) Filmmaking (First) at London Film Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Professional Acting Training at The William Esper Studio
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Production Safety Passport (ScreenSkills Level 2) Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level