Hi, I'm J. Dominic Jackson, a versatile filmmaker, sound engineer, and musician with a strong track record across studio, location, and live-event production. I specialize in all stages of media creation—from concept development and pre-production to filming, editing, and sound design. I wrote, directed, shot, and edited Polar, a feature film that won the Fresh European Content at Trebinje Film Festival, and distributed on Amazon, Apple TV, Virgin Media, Plex, and more. I'm known for delivering high-quality, original content across film, music, animation, and social media, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am adept at turning concepts into polished media that resonates with audiences.

J. Dominic Jackson

Hi, I'm J. Dominic Jackson, a versatile filmmaker, sound engineer, and musician with a strong track record across studio, location, and live-event production. I specialize in all stages of media creation—from concept development and pre-production to filming, editing, and sound design. I wrote, directed, shot, and edited Polar, a feature film that won the Fresh European Content at Trebinje Film Festival, and distributed on Amazon, Apple TV, Virgin Media, Plex, and more. I'm known for delivering high-quality, original content across film, music, animation, and social media, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am adept at turning concepts into polished media that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m J. Dominic Jackson, a versatile filmmaker, sound engineer, and musician with a strong track record across studio, location, and live-event production. I specialize in all stages of media creation—from concept development and pre-production to filming, editing, and sound design. I wrote, directed, shot, and edited Polar, a feature film that won the Fresh European Content at Trebinje Film Festival, and distributed on Amazon, Apple TV, Virgin Media, Plex, and more.

I’m known for delivering high-quality, original content across film, music, animation, and social media, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am adept at turning concepts into polished media that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Filmmaker and Sound Engineer at Self Employed
January 1, 2000 - June 19, 2025
Responsible for live FOH sound, video, and pre and post production work. Wrote, directed, shot, and edited an award-winning feature film that is available on major VOD platforms.
Animator
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Created viral cartoons, marketing social media campaigns for the feature film Polar, and performed and produced electronic music.
Video Editor at Motherland Records
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Edited video content for a local hip hop label over a one-month period.
Sound Recordist at Strategic Visual
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Recorded sound for various projects in studio and location settings.
Animator/Video Editor
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Produced a short animated film about the history of cannabis for journalist Nick Rosen, and worked as live FOH sound engineer for Ratbar in Leake Street, London.
DOP/Editor/Writer at EXIST
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Directed and edited crowdfunding campaign video for EXIST.
Director/DOP at Bill Hutton
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Directed, cinematographed, recorded sound, and handled lighting for the fantasy series pilot My Greeney.
Videographer/Editor/Sound Recordist at J-Go
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Managed video, editing, and sound recording for diverse social media projects for six months.
Videographer and Editor at Micheal Yu
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Produced a music documentary for an emerging Chinese singer-songwriter.
Producer/Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Shot and produced the award-winning feature film Polar, managing all aspects from writing to editing.
Camera Operator at Bam Bam Boxing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Operated camera for the Bam Bam Boxing event.
Sound Recordist at Kevin Graham / Rick Senly
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Recorded sound for short films The Attentive Taxi Driver and Help Yourself.
Writer/Director
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Wrote and directed short film Awaken.
Camera Operator
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Operated camera for the award-winning short film A Man Called Dad and a music video for UK rapper Carpet Face.
Sound Designer/Recordist/Composer at David Woods
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Designed sound, recorded, and composed music for the award-winning short Moviegeek.
FOH Engineer at Solfest
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Performed front of house live sound engineering for many bands during the annual Solfest festival, handling long shifts with a large audience.
FOH Engineer / Stage Manager at The Jamm Brixton
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Managed stage and FOH sound engineering at The Jamm Brixton.
Animator
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Creating viral cartoons and handling marketing social media campaigns for the feature film Polar. Also performing and producing electronic music.
Video Editor at Motherland Records
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Editor for local hip hop label, managing video editing tasks with a focus on short-term engagement over one month.
Sound Recordist at Strategic Visual
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Responsible for sound recording tasks for various productions and projects.
Animator/Video Editor
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Produced a short animated film on the history of cannabis for journalist Nick Rosen and worked as live FOH sound engineer for Ratbar in Leake Street, London.
DOP/Editor/Writer at EXIST
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Handled directing, cinematography, editing, and writing for a crowdfunding campaign.
Director/DOP at Bill Hutton project
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Directed, filmed, sound-recorded, and managed lighting as gaffer for 'My Greeney', a fantasy series pilot.
Videographer/Editor/Sound Recordist at J-Go
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Managed videography, editing, and sound recording with a demanding fast turnover on various social media platform projects.
Videographer and Editor / Producer / Writer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Various Projects including Award Winning Feature Film 'Polar'
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Produced, wrote, directed, shot, and edited an award-winning feature film and handled videography/editing for documentaries, music videos, and short films with sound recording duties and event camera operation.
Writer/Director
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Produced own short film 'Awaken' and worked as a camera operator for award-winning short films and music videos; also performed sound design, recording, and music composition.
FOH Engineer at Solfest
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Managed live FOH engineering for multiple bands during annual festivals with lengthy shifts and large audiences.
FOH Engineer / Stage Manager at The Jamm Brixton
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Handled FOH engineering and stage management.
Animator & Social Media Marketing at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Created viral animated content and cartoons; designed and executed social media campaigns for Polar.
Video Editor at Motherland Records
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Edited music videos and promotional content for a hip-hop label.
Sound Recordist at Strategic Visual
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Captured high-quality location sound for corporate and creative projects.
Director / Writer / Editor / Cinematographer at Polar
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Wrote, directed, shot, and edited Polar, winner of Fresh European Content at Trebinje Film Festival; distributed on Amazon, Apple TV, Virgin Media, Plex, and more.
FOH Live Sound Engineer at Ratbar, Leake Street, London
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
FOH engineer for live music events, managing sound for multiple acts.
Animator / Editor at Nick Rosen Project
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Produced animated short on the history of cannabis.
Director of Photography / Editor / Writer at EXIST Crowdfunding Campaign
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Shot and edited promotional video for a fantasy series pilot.
Videographer / Editor / Sound Recordist at J-Go Supersister Project
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Delivered fast-turnaround content for social media platforms.
Documentary Filmmaker at Music Doc for Michael Yu
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Directed and edited a music documentary for a rising Chinese singer-songwriter.
Sound Recordist & Camera Operator at Various Short Films & Music Videos
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Worked on multiple projects including The Attentive Taxi Driver, Help Yourself, A Man Called Dad, Moviegeek, Carpet Face.
FOH Sound Engineer at Solfest & The Jamm Brixton
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Engineered live sound for multiple bands at large-capacity venues.
Animator & Social Media Marketing at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Created viral animated content and designed social media campaigns for Polar.
FOH Sound Engineer at Ratbar, Leake Street, London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
FOH engineer for live music events, managing sound for multiple acts.
Animator / Editor at Nick Rosen Project
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Produced animated short on the history of cannabis.
Director / Writer / Editor / Cinematographer at EXIS T Crowdfunding Campaign
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Shot and edited promotional video for a fantasy series pilot.
Sound Recordist & Camera Operator at Various Short Films & Music Videos
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Worked as sound recordist and camera operator on multiple projects: The Attentive Taxi Driver, Help Yourself, A Man Called Dad, Moviegeek, Carpet Face.
FOH Sound Engineer at Solfest & The Jamm Brixton
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Engineered live sound for multiple bands at large capacity venues.

Education

BA Music Technology at De Montfort University, Leicester
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
MA Cinematography at Goldsmiths University, London
January 1, 2018 - December 30, 2025
Diploma in Directing at Raindance, London
January 1, 2015 - December 30, 2025
BA Music Technology at De Montfort University, Leicester
January 1, 2006 - December 30, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Directing
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
MA Cinematography
January 1, 2018 - December 30, 2025
Diploma in Directing
January 1, 2015 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Non-Profit Organization