I am a film and television professional with hands-on experience across camera, lighting, and editing, bringing a well-rounded understanding of both on-set production and post-production workflows. I thrive on collaboration, remain calm under pressure, and approach every project with a proactive work ethic and a sharp eye for detail. With growing expertise in editing, I enjoy shaping narrative through pacing, sound and visual storytelling, working across drama, documentary and music video formats. Fluent in Spanish, I communicate effectively with diverse teams and audiences while continuing to develop my craft across camera operation, post-production and storytelling.…

Darnell Dacres

I am a film and television professional with hands-on experience across camera, lighting, and editing, bringing a well-rounded understanding of both on-set production and post-production workflows. I thrive on collaboration, remain calm under pressure, and approach every project with a proactive work ethic and a sharp eye for detail. With growing expertise in editing, I enjoy shaping narrative through pacing, sound and visual storytelling, working across drama, documentary and music video formats. Fluent in Spanish, I communicate effectively with diverse teams and audiences while continuing to develop my craft across camera operation, post-production and storytelling.…

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I am a film and television professional with hands-on experience across camera, lighting, and editing, bringing a well-rounded understanding of both on-set production and post-production workflows. I thrive on collaboration, remain calm under pressure, and approach every project with a proactive work ethic and a sharp eye for detail.

With growing expertise in editing, I enjoy shaping narrative through pacing, sound and visual storytelling, working across drama, documentary and music video formats. Fluent in Spanish, I communicate effectively with diverse teams and audiences while continuing to develop my craft across camera operation, post-production and storytelling.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Video Editor at Two Circles
April 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Joined as a Junior Video Editor to deliver brand-focused edits and promotional content. Created short promotional videos, integrated client logos into pre-designed footage using After Effects and Mocha Pro to visualise sports promotions across billboards, pitch-side advertising and apparel.
Camera Assistant, Production Support at Blue Sera Films
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Supported camera and production teams on Breath of Another, providing camera setup and on-set production support.
Junior Video Editor at Arksen
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited video content and supported the editing process using DaVinci Resolve to produce content for media influencers.
Camera Operator at Dance Universe; Creative Sparkworks; ITV Studios; Dead Pixel Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Operated cameras on multiple projects including ETA, Lambeth Country Show, Lorraine & Loose Women, and Dune Drifter Sequel.
2nd Assistant Camera at Gatton Films; Carrot Top Films; Empire Productions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Provided 2nd AC duties on various productions, contributing to camera movement, focus pulling and on-set support. Projects included Dinah, The Missing Chinese Girl, Aryan Papers, Anima Stone.
Production Assistant at Richard Hunter Ltd; Starcrossed Films; Copper Thread Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Supported production teams across multiple projects, coordinating on-set logistics and general production tasks. Projects included Foul Evil Deeds, Back to Black, Dog Run.
Runner at Netflix; Murphy Ra Ent.; Sariel Heseltine; Blue Sera Films
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Provided on-set support as a runner across multiple productions, assisting production teams on projects such as Supacell, You Game, NatWest Commercial, Inertia.
Internships & Work Experience at Timeline TV; Sony Pictures; ITV Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Rotational training across departments with shadowing and presentations to gain broad exposure to production workflows.
Lighting & Sound at Carmella Ramos; Tualen Pictures; Colloquial Collective
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Gained hands-on experience as a lighting technician and sound assistant on projects including Helios & Grip, Sections, Trinity Laban Documentary.
Logger at Raw TV
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Logged materials for Gold Rush: White Water – Season 7, contributing to on-set information management.

Education

Batchelor of Arts in Film, Radio and Television Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University
September 1, 2016 - July 31, 2019
Camera Operator, Editing, Cinematography, Lighting, Production Design, Sound and Script Writing
Film & TV Training Course: Technical Skills Training at Creative Sparkworks, London
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
BA Hons. Film, Radio, and Television Studies (Including Spanish) at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
A Levels: Media Studies; Psychology; Geography at Prendergast Sixth Form, London
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
GCSEs: 7 subjects including Mathematics, English etc; OCR Level 2 National First Award in Information and Communication Technology; BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate: Travel and Tourism at Forest Hill School, London
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013

Qualifications

OCR Level 2 National First Award: Information and Communication Technology
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate: Travel and Tourism
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education
    paper Projects

    Blue Sera Films, London - Camera Assistant/Production Assistant - Project: Breath of Another.

    Arksen, London - Junior Video Editor - Editing Social Media Content.

    Richard Hunter Ltd, London - Production Assistant/Runner - Project: Foul Evil Deeds
    Dance Universe, London - Camera Operator/DoP - Music Video: ETA
    ITV Studios, London - Camera Department Work Experience - Shows: Lorraine and Loose Women
    Richard Hunter Ltd, London - Runner - Project: Foul Evil Deeds
    Timeline TV, London - Intern - 4 Week Internship: Rotation in Different Departments
    Creative Sparkworks, London - Camera Operator - Lambeth Council Country Show
    Raw TV, London - Logger - Gold Rush: White Water - Season 7
    Carmella Ramos, London - Lighting Technician & Grip - Project: Helios
    Sony Pictures Entertainment, London - Work Experience - 1 Week: Shadowing & Giving a Presentation
    ITV Studios, London - Camera Department Work Experience - Shows: Lorraine and Loose Women
    Starcrossed Films, London - Production Assistant - Production Assistant
    Netflix, London - Location Marshall - Project: Supacell
    Copper Thread Productions, Wolverhampton - Camera Trainee - Project: Dog Run