I am a skilled camera and drone operator with a strong background in specialist factual content. With extensive experience in both solo shooting and team projects, I excel at handling location shoots, lighting interviews, and working closely with on-screen talent to bring stories to life. Experienced in all stages of production from shoot to final delivery, I have comprehensive expertise in editing. Proficient in multiple NLE systems and skilled in offline editing, VFX, grading, and online editing. Alongside my work at Like a Shot Productions, I have enjoyed time at The Farm and Sequence Post, honing my craft and contributing to high-profile factual programming.

Rufus Bruce-Chwatt

I am a skilled camera and drone operator with a strong background in specialist factual content. With extensive experience in both solo shooting and team projects, I excel at handling location shoots, lighting interviews, and working closely with on-screen talent to bring stories to life. Experienced in all stages of production from shoot to final delivery, I have comprehensive expertise in editing. Proficient in multiple NLE systems and skilled in offline editing, VFX, grading, and online editing. Alongside my work at Like a Shot Productions, I have enjoyed time at The Farm and Sequence Post, honing my craft and contributing to high-profile factual programming.

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I am a skilled camera and drone operator with a strong background in specialist factual content. With extensive experience in both solo shooting and team projects, I excel at handling location shoots, lighting interviews, and working closely with on-screen talent to bring stories to life. Experienced in all stages of production from shoot to final delivery, I have comprehensive expertise in editing.

Proficient in multiple NLE systems and skilled in offline editing, VFX, grading, and online editing. Alongside my work at Like a Shot Productions, I have enjoyed time at The Farm and Sequence Post, honing my craft and contributing to high-profile factual programming.

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Work Experience

Camera / Drone Operator at Like a Shot Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - Present
Operated camera and drone for specialist factual series such as Mysteries of the Abandoned, Abandoned Engineering Discovery, and Tony Robinson's Marvellous Machines for UKTV. Captured high-quality footage for documentary productions, managed complex shoots, and collaborated with production teams to deliver compelling visual content.
Senior Editor at Like a Shot Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led editing for series including Mysteries of the Abandoned, Abandoned Engineering Discovery, and WWII From Above, incorporating editing oversight, online finishing, and grading to achieve polished final deliverables for UKTV factual programming.
Online / Grade Editor at Like a Shot Entertainment
January 1, 2021 - Present
Handled online editing and color grading for productions such as Hitler’s Engineers: Building the Third Reich and Black Panthers of WWII, ensuring high visual fidelity and consistency across projects.
Additional Camera at Like a Shot Entertainment
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided additional camera work for backstage footage such as Ralph Fiennes in Straight Line Crazy for Sky Arts.
Junior Editor / Assistant Editor at The Farm / Splice Post / Sequence Post
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025
Worked on shows including The Jonathan Ross Show, A Very British Mission for Channel 4, and various UKTV series, performing junior and assistant editing duties in a fast-paced post production environment.

Education

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Qualifications

A2 CofC (UK)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
A1, A3 (EU)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Part 107 (US) Camera / Drone Operator
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
US 'I' Visa
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2029
UK Passport
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Polish Passport
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Full Public Liability Insurance Cover for Drone and Camera Work
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment