I’m a Welsh-born filmmaker and multi-skilled producer/editor/cinematographer with over a decade of hands-on experience in making short films, music videos, and documentary content. I enjoy directing and shaping visual storytelling from concept to delivery, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can wear multiple hats and help projects reach their creative goals. I’ve won several awards for my shorts and have a background supporting productions in a variety of crew roles, from casting and camera to post-production and administration. I’m always eager to take on new challenges and bring fresh energy to every project. I bring practical expertise across production, camera, and editing, with a track record of delivering compelling visuals on time and on budget. My approach blends technical proficiency with creative collaboration, and I’m comfortable working in diverse teams or taking the lead on ambitious screen projects.…

John Ninnis

I’m a Welsh-born filmmaker and multi-skilled producer/editor/cinematographer with over a decade of hands-on experience in making short films, music videos, and documentary content. I enjoy directing and shaping visual storytelling from concept to delivery, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can wear multiple hats and help projects reach their creative goals. I’ve won several awards for my shorts and have a background supporting productions in a variety of crew roles, from casting and camera to post-production and administration. I’m always eager to take on new challenges and bring fresh energy to every project. I bring practical expertise across production, camera, and editing, with a track record of delivering compelling visuals on time and on budget. My approach blends technical proficiency with creative collaboration, and I’m comfortable working in diverse teams or taking the lead on ambitious screen projects.…

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I’m a Welsh-born filmmaker and multi-skilled producer/editor/cinematographer with over a decade of hands-on experience in making short films, music videos, and documentary content. I enjoy directing and shaping visual storytelling from concept to delivery, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can wear multiple hats and help projects reach their creative goals. I’ve won several awards for my shorts and have a background supporting productions in a variety of crew roles, from casting and camera to post-production and administration. I’m always eager to take on new challenges and bring fresh energy to every project.

I bring practical expertise across production, camera, and editing, with a track record of delivering compelling visuals on time and on budget. My approach blends technical proficiency with creative collaboration, and I’m comfortable working in diverse teams or taking the lead on ambitious screen projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Supporting Artiste & Body Double at Mad Dog Casting
April 1, 2012 - Present
Worked as supporting artiste and body double/stand-in for various productions.
Film Tutor at Colour Vision
January 5, 2019 - March 19, 2020
Provided film tutoring and mentorship for students, helping to develop practical storytelling and production skills.
Editor at Beauty Etiquette Training School
November 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Edited training and promotional video content.
Camera Training - Camera Assistant at Skillset
May 2, 2014 - May 3, 2014
Completed a 3rd Assistant Directors training and camera handling for a film workshop.
Supporting Artiste & Body Double at Phoenix Casting
February 1, 2009 - March 31, 2014
Worked as supporting artiste and body double on various productions.
Supporting Artiste at Creative Casting
May 1, 2007 - March 31, 2013
Gained experience as a supporting artist across multiple productions.
Producer at Bloom Street Productions
September 21, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Produced content for Bloom Street Productions.
Cameraman at Brecon Jazz Festival
August 13, 2011 - August 14, 2011
Captured festival performances and events.
Associate Producer, Cameraman, Assistant Cameraman at Scratched Print Productions
May 8, 2007 - March 31, 2011
Provided multiple roles on film projects including production and camera.
Cameraman/Editor at Satellite Productions
October 5, 2008 - December 15, 2008
Photographed and edited for a film workshop.
Administrator at Rhondda Cynon Taff
September 30, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Administrative support for production and project coordination.
Director, Production Assistant, Producer, Editor and Cinematographer at Maggie Dog Films
August 1, 2002 - June 1, 2008
Directed and produced short films; served as editor and cinematographer.
Projectionist at City Cinema
June 2, 2007 - April 10, 2008
Managed screening equipment and projection duties.
Receptionist at Caerphilly Borough Council (Tredomen offices)
March 31, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Front desk and reception duties for the office.
Administrator and Customer Adviser at Laing O'Rourke
February 16, 2004 - February 13, 2007
Administrative duties and customer assistance.
Receptionist at Cardiff International Arena
November 9, 2006 - November 10, 2006
Front desk receptionist duties.
Supporting Artist at Cymru Casting
September 8, 2006 - September 8, 2006
Supporting artist for ITV drama History of Mr Polly.
Volunteer at Creative Vision
September 17, 2005 - Present
Volunteer for a local video company supporting various production activities.
Director, Editor & Cameraman at Promo Cymru
February 15, 2005 - April 30, 2005
Directed, edited and shot promotional content.
Film Extra at The Film Agency
May 1, 2004 - Present
Film extra on numerous BBC and S4C productions.
Cameraman at Frontier Wrestling Alliance (SKY TV)
March 29, 2004 - March 29, 2004
Cameraman for wrestling events broadcast on SKY TV.
Technical Photographic Assistant at Davies Colour
October 21, 2003 - December 15, 2003
Technical photographic support.
Camera operator at Vox Pops International
February 27, 2003 - April 13, 2003
Camera operator for Vox Pops projects.
Floor Staff at City Cinema
April 10, 2002 - April 29, 2003
Cinema floor staff duties.
Camera Operator at Phonopathic Productions
July 27, 2001 - Present
Camera operator for short projects.
Film Extra at Medrel Media Agency
October 29, 2000 - Present
Film extra work on projects including The Last Post.
Administrator at Valleys Enterprise
September 8, 2000 - September 10, 2000
Administrative tasks for enterprise project.
Production Operator at Brite Sparks
August 11, 2000 - August 30, 2000
Production operator duties.
Telesales at Rathbone Interiors
July 15, 2000 - August 10, 2000
Telesales role.
Camera and Sound Operator at Merthyr Video Workshop
April 16, 1999 - August 31, 1999
Camera and sound operator for workshop.
Set Builder, Camera Assistant & Boom Operator at London International Film School
February 19, 1999 - February 23, 1999
Set building, camera operation and boom operation.
Data clerk at Hyder Services
August 13, 1998 - September 2, 1998
Data clerk role.
Production runner and Boom Operator at Mind's Eye Films
October 24, 1997 - October 31, 1997
Production runner and boom operator for sci-fi short Seizures.
Assistant director at Knucklehead Productions
September 28, 1997 - October 4, 1997
Assistant director on short project Knucklehead.
Data Clerk at Meridian Agency
September 16, 1997 - September 16, 1997
Data clerk.
Film Extra at Oska's Agency
June 18, 1997 - Present
Film extra appearance.
Assistant Floor Manager & Production Runner at HTV Wales
June 10, 1997 - June 16, 1997
Assisted floor management and production tasks.

Education

BA (Hons) Film & Video 2:2 at University of Wales College, Newport
October 4, 1999 - June 30, 2002
HND in Communications Media at Carmarthenshire College of Technology and Art
September 22, 1997 - June 30, 1999
GNVQ (Advanced) Media, Communication and Production at Glamorgan Centre for Art, Design and Technology
September 21, 1995 - June 30, 1997
RSA and PITMAN in Word Processing and IT; five GCSEs in Art, Drama, Maths, Media Studies and Metalwork at Merita Taf High School
September 6, 1988 - July 19, 1995

Qualifications

3rd Assistant Directors training course
February 17, 2017 - February 19, 2017
RED Camera Training
May 3, 2014 - May 4, 2014
Understanding the Business
February 15, 2011 - February 15, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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