I am Joseph James Garman, a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Weymouth, England. I specialise in wildlife and nature storytelling, using visual media to inspire environmental awareness and conservation. With a strong blend of creative and technical production skills, I capture wildlife in their natural habitats and translate it into engaging content that supports fundraising, outreach, and community engagement. My work spans field shooting, editing, and mentoring, and I’ve collaborated with charities and local authorities to tell meaningful stories that resonate online and offline.

Joseph James Garman

I am Joseph James Garman, a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Weymouth, England. I specialise in wildlife and nature storytelling, using visual media to inspire environmental awareness and conservation. With a strong blend of creative and technical production skills, I capture wildlife in their natural habitats and translate it into engaging content that supports fundraising, outreach, and community engagement. My work spans field shooting, editing, and mentoring, and I’ve collaborated with charities and local authorities to tell meaningful stories that resonate online and offline.

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I am Joseph James Garman, a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Weymouth, England. I specialise in wildlife and nature storytelling, using visual media to inspire environmental awareness and conservation. With a strong blend of creative and technical production skills, I capture wildlife in their natural habitats and translate it into engaging content that supports fundraising, outreach, and community engagement. My work spans field shooting, editing, and mentoring, and I’ve collaborated with charities and local authorities to tell meaningful stories that resonate online and offline.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Beach Control, Flood and Beverage Team Member at Weymouth Town Council
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Emergency First Aid at Work; beach control, flood and beverage team member; customer service and event support.
Documentary Filmmaker / Photographer at Tanzania Development Trust
July 1, 2025 - Present
Developed concept for a short documentary exploring the mental health benefits of engaging with nature, conducted in-depth research, and led the creative direction throughout all stages of production to raise awareness and outreach.
Multimedia Volunteer / Content Producer at Tanzania Development Trust
July 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and produced a short documentary exploring the mental health benefits of engaging with nature; led creative direction and production across all stages; trained team in photography, film editing and videography; supported fundraising and outreach.

Education

B.A Film Production at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Foundation Diploma Art and Design - Distinction at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
BA Film Production at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Distinction) at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026

Qualifications

Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Emergency First Aid at Work
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Emergency First Aid at Work
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other