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Please visit: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ to see my reel and some of my work. With well over a decade of experience in film and video production, I have a strong ability to produce the maximum production value for your budget. I've created content for leading brands, and have regularly worked in the video department for Google. My film work has won multiple awards and screened all over the world. I love having the opportunity to direct an entire crew, and am also very at home shooting or taking a project through post-production myself. Available as a reliable freelancer for your production needs; or a one-stop concept-to-completion video production solution for your brand and story. I studied at Bournemouth Screen Academy where I got to shoot a lot on 16mm film. I have directed narrative projects in LA and shot videos in Europe. I also work in practical Special Effects, recent credits include BBC's Killing Eve, Chase & Status, Warner Brothers Pennyworth, and The Kitchen and Black Doves for Netflix.…Please visit: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ to see my reel and some of my work. With well over a decade of experience in film and video production, I have a strong ability to produce the maximum production value for your budget. I've created content for leading brands, and have regularly worked in the video department for Google. My film work has won multiple awards and screened all over the world. I love having the opportunity to direct an entire crew, and am also very at home shooting or taking a project through post-production myself. Available as a reliable freelancer for your production needs; or a one-stop concept-to-completion video production solution for your brand and story. I studied at Bournemouth Screen Academy where I got to shoot a lot on 16mm film. I have directed narrative projects in LA and shot videos in Europe. I also work in practical Special Effects, recent credits include BBC's Killing Eve, Chase & Status, Warner Brothers Pennyworth, and The Kitchen and Black Doves for Netflix.

Jon James Smith

Videographer, Video Editor, Writer, +7

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Please visit: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ to see my reel and some of my work. With well over a decade of experience in film and video production, I have a strong ability to produce the maximum production value for your budget. I've created content for leading brands, and have regularly worked in the video department for Google. My film work has won multiple awards and screened all over the world. I love having the opportunity to direct an entire crew, and am also very at home shooting or taking a project through post-production myself. Available as a reliable freelancer for your production needs; or a one-stop concept-to-completion video production solution for your brand and story. I studied at Bournemouth Screen Academy where I got to shoot a lot on 16mm film. I have directed narrative projects in LA and shot videos in Europe. I also work in practical Special Effects, recent credits include BBC's Killing Eve, Chase & Status, Warner Brothers Pennyworth, and The Kitchen and Black Doves for Netflix.…Please visit: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ to see my reel and some of my work. With well over a decade of experience in film and video production, I have a strong ability to produce the maximum production value for your budget. I've created content for leading brands, and have regularly worked in the video department for Google. My film work has won multiple awards and screened all over the world. I love having the opportunity to direct an entire crew, and am also very at home shooting or taking a project through post-production myself. Available as a reliable freelancer for your production needs; or a one-stop concept-to-completion video production solution for your brand and story. I studied at Bournemouth Screen Academy where I got to shoot a lot on 16mm film. I have directed narrative projects in LA and shot videos in Europe. I also work in practical Special Effects, recent credits include BBC's Killing Eve, Chase & Status, Warner Brothers Pennyworth, and The Kitchen and Black Doves for Netflix.

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Surbiton, United Kingdom

Please visit: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup to see my reel and some of my work.

With well over a decade of experience in film and video production, I have a strong ability to produce the maximum production value for your budget.

I’ve created content for leading brands, and have regularly worked in the video department for Google. My film work has won multiple awards and screened all over the world.

I love having the opportunity to direct an entire crew, and am also very at home shooting or taking a project through post-production myself.

Available as a reliable freelancer for your production needs; or a one-stop concept-to-completion video production solution for your brand and story.

I studied at Bournemouth Screen Academy where I got to shoot a lot on 16mm film. I have directed narrative projects in LA and shot videos in Europe. I also work in practical Special Effects, recent credits include BBC’s Killing Eve, Chase & Status, Warner Brothers Pennyworth, and The Kitchen and Black Doves for Netflix.

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English

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Work Experience

Cinematographer | Studio Technician | Video Specialist at Google (via ASG), London

January 1, 2016 - November 7, 2025

Original ad-hoc member of the small in-house team when the new London department was established, helping set the high visual quality bar for the worldwide video department for the Developers Studio. Shot YouTube content and communicated a variety of tech and software development topics, liaising in-person and remotely with in-house editors and producers, including various members of other departments. Responsible for shooting in-house, single and multi-camera locations, events, green screen, set building, teleprompter operation. Provided remote video support for remote shooting using Sony Imaging Edge and OBS screen capture software, adapting methods when needed. Collaborated with and supported the studio head and other departments.

Videographer | Editor | Video Producer at Brand Content, UK & Europe

January 1, 2012 - November 7, 2025

Delivers concept-to-completion production for high-quality long-form and short-form video content, directly with clients or for production companies. Strong creative and technical skills in storytelling and pacing with an excellent eye for detail. Keen brand awareness and understanding of social media optimization. Experienced in video editing software and post-production workflows including colour grading, sound editing, and some visual effects. Vast experience across formats, camera systems, and platforms, shooting on location including abroad.

Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | DoP at Narrative Content, UK & LA

January 1, 2010 - November 7, 2025

International awards for films that screened at festivals around the world. Created a production company that raised $40,000 for a proof-of-concept film where I directed and managed a cast and crew of 40+. Semi-finalist in the Screen Craft Competition for horror feature script.

Special Effects Crew at Special Effects, UK

January 1, 2021 - November 7, 2025

Providing practical special effects solutions to film, TV, commercial, and fashion industries as part of a crew. Calm and cool under stressful (and often cold & wet) environments where all the skills are tested.