Hi, I'm Grattan Aikins, a Dublin-based filmmaker, videographer and editor. I graduated from Catalyst Berlin in 2020, where I wrote and directed six short films and edited over a dozen more. Since then I’ve been working as a filmmaker and editor in Dublin, collaborating with Declan O’Rourke, ITV, Pat Egan and L’Oréal, among others. I recently shot and edited videos for the Since Kyabram Tour 2024 and I’m currently developing a second documentary alongside several music videos.

Grattan Aikins

Hi, I'm Grattan Aikins, a Dublin-based filmmaker, videographer and editor. I graduated from Catalyst Berlin in 2020, where I wrote and directed six short films and edited over a dozen more. Since then I’ve been working as a filmmaker and editor in Dublin, collaborating with Declan O’Rourke, ITV, Pat Egan and L’Oréal, among others. I recently shot and edited videos for the Since Kyabram Tour 2024 and I’m currently developing a second documentary alongside several music videos.

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Hi, I’m Grattan Aikins, a Dublin-based filmmaker, videographer and editor. I graduated from Catalyst Berlin in 2020, where I wrote and directed six short films and edited over a dozen more.

Since then I’ve been working as a filmmaker and editor in Dublin, collaborating with Declan O’Rourke, ITV, Pat Egan and L’Oréal, among others. I recently shot and edited videos for the Since Kyabram Tour 2024 and I’m currently developing a second documentary alongside several music videos.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Producer at Self-Employed / Corporate Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creating videos for corporate clients including The Networking Institute, Charities Institute Ireland, The Corporate Governance Institute, The Dialogue Code and Eden Therapy Clinic. Responsibilities include filming, editing, sound mixing, green screen and graphic effects.
Videographer / Editor at Declan O’Rourke / ITV / Pat Egan / L’Oréal
January 1, 2023 - Present
Shot and edited multiple promos and interviews, and a documentary for Declan O’Rourke’s Since Kyabram Tour in 2024; currently working on a second documentary and multiple music videos.
Trainee Assistant Director at ITV Series Maryland
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as a Trainee AD on ITV Series Maryland.

Education

Diploma in Film Production at Catalyst Berlin
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
BA in History & Economics at University College Dublin (UCD)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Make a Short Film course at Film Base
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Make a Short Film course
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Film Production
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
BA in History & Economics
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment