Hi, I’m Patrick Rooney. I’m an award-winning freelance filmmaker and videographer based in Glasgow, Scotland. I specialise in high-quality, professional video production for international clients and organisations, creating promotional videos, documentaries, social media content and feature films that have been selected for multiple international film festivals. I’m comfortable travelling worldwide and working remotely. I’ve collaborated with brands and crews including Seabourn, Oxfam, Funktion-One, Help Musicians Scotland, and Grammy-winning artist Martin Taylor MBE, and I’m passionate about art, the natural world, and community.

Patrick Rooney

Hi, I’m Patrick Rooney. I’m an award-winning freelance filmmaker and videographer based in Glasgow, Scotland. I specialise in high-quality, professional video production for international clients and organisations, creating promotional videos, documentaries, social media content and feature films that have been selected for multiple international film festivals. I’m comfortable travelling worldwide and working remotely. I’ve collaborated with brands and crews including Seabourn, Oxfam, Funktion-One, Help Musicians Scotland, and Grammy-winning artist Martin Taylor MBE, and I’m passionate about art, the natural world, and community.

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Hi, I’m Patrick Rooney. I’m an award-winning freelance filmmaker and videographer based in Glasgow, Scotland. I specialise in high-quality, professional video production for international clients and organisations, creating promotional videos, documentaries, social media content and feature films that have been selected for multiple international film festivals.

I’m comfortable travelling worldwide and working remotely. I’ve collaborated with brands and crews including Seabourn, Oxfam, Funktion-One, Help Musicians Scotland, and Grammy-winning artist Martin Taylor MBE, and I’m passionate about art, the natural world, and community.

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Freelance Director/Filmmaker at DEAR FRIEND Films
July 1, 2018 - Present
Specialising in high-quality, professional video production for international clients and organisations. Creating promotional videos, documentaries, social media content and feature films that have been selected for multiple international film festivals.
Expedition Videographer at Seabourn
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Filming, editing and completing a 20+ minute documentary-style video for each voyage onboard Seabourn’s expedition ships Venture and Pursuit. Operating multiple camera systems, including the GSS, submarine camera, as well as certified drone operation in remote areas, such as Antarctica, the Amazon, and many others. Experienced in tough weather conditions, filming wildlife, meeting tight deadlines, and driving zodiacs/powerboats.
Video Editor at Plum Films (for BBC)
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Editor on Roots and Fruits, a CBeebies animated TV show, editing animatics for 26 episodes, creating templates to direct the animation team in how they animate assets for each episode, and establishing an efficient editing workflow.
Location Marshall at Warner Bros.
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Location Marshall on a large-scale feature film, coordinating in outdoor locations, liaising with multiple departments, driving large vehicles to transport equipment and props, and ensuring clear communication among crew and with the public.
Assistant Cameraman and Editor at Coulson & Tennant
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2021
Collaborating on artistic film projects, working with disadvantaged communities, conducting interviews, editing and delivering film and social media content, and meeting tight deadlines for high-end clients.
Assistant Floor Manager at Nemeton TV for BBC Alba
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Liaising with production team (BBC Alba, camera operators, live TV presenters, commentary) and with athletes and officials from various clubs; experience with a range of organisations including UEFA, Six Nations, SPFL, Women’s Rugby/National teams.

Education

BA Hons Digital Filmmaking at SAE Institute
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
HND Contemporary Art Practice at Perth College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certified commercial drone operator
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
RYA Powerboat Level 2
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
PADI Open Water Diver
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment