Award winning film maker, Director, DoP & Editor. Film, Video, Performance and AV Specialist. Sound and Lighting Technician. Theatre Professional.

Mark Ashford

Award winning film maker, Director, DoP & Editor. Film, Video, Performance and AV Specialist. Sound and Lighting Technician. Theatre Professional.

Available to hire

Award winning film maker, Director, DoP & Editor.
Film, Video, Performance and AV Specialist.
Sound and Lighting Technician.
Theatre Professional.

Work Experience

Senior Technical Producer at First Sight Media Ltd
November 1, 2025 - Present
Producing events and creating content; with a coaching and teaching mindset, working with the wider production team to drive standards and continuous improvement.
Director of Photography & Editor at Self-Employed / Independent
January 1, 2008 - Present
Director of Photography & editing across documentaries, corporate promos, music videos, online marketing, web series and viral content. Notable work includes DP on the TV pilot 'Praize & Beeble' (Best Short at Leicester Film Festival 2018) and other short films; extensive DP, camera and editing roles on various projects.
Theatre Technician (AV, Sound & Lighting) at Cornerstone Didcot & The Beacon Wantage
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Theatre technician specialising in AV, sound and lighting. Responsibilities include sound mixing, rig and de-rig for touring productions, open mic hosting, lighting design for touring acts and short run musicals, key holder, first aider, projectionist, and additional technical duties.
Lighting Designer at The Pure Evil Gallery (London) – Ninja Tune EP launch
January 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012
Lighting design and audio-visual installation for a Ninja Tune EP launch.
Cameraman at Perfect Imaging
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Camerawork and related pre-production and production responsibilities; close collaboration with clients.
Actor at Warner Bros. Entertainment
March 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004
Acting roles in TV/film projects during affiliation with Warner Bros.
Actor at SYA
September 1, 1995 - July 1, 1997
Various TV and film roles.

Education

Performing Arts (BTEC) at Brooklands College
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1999
Film Studies (A level) at East Berkshire College
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
at Sylvia Young's Theatre School
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Qualifications

IPAF
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other