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I'm a Hungarian-born media and entertainment professional based in Barcelona, with extensive experience in risk assessment for online payments and a broad background in film production and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value discipline and teamwork, and enjoy coordinating complex projects from concept to delivery. I’m motivated to continue growing in either the film industry or risk management, while learning Spanish and Catalan along the way. In addition to my production and risk assessment work, I have hands-on skills behind the camera, on set, and in production offices. I bring strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to high standards. I’m eager to apply my cross-disciplinary experience to new challenges and collaborations.…I'm a Hungarian-born media and entertainment professional based in Barcelona, with extensive experience in risk assessment for online payments and a broad background in film production and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value discipline and teamwork, and enjoy coordinating complex projects from concept to delivery. I’m motivated to continue growing in either the film industry or risk management, while learning Spanish and Catalan along the way. In addition to my production and risk assessment work, I have hands-on skills behind the camera, on set, and in production offices. I bring strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to high standards. I’m eager to apply my cross-disciplinary experience to new challenges and collaborations.

David Abia-Okon

Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Director of Photography, +6

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I'm a Hungarian-born media and entertainment professional based in Barcelona, with extensive experience in risk assessment for online payments and a broad background in film production and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value discipline and teamwork, and enjoy coordinating complex projects from concept to delivery. I’m motivated to continue growing in either the film industry or risk management, while learning Spanish and Catalan along the way. In addition to my production and risk assessment work, I have hands-on skills behind the camera, on set, and in production offices. I bring strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to high standards. I’m eager to apply my cross-disciplinary experience to new challenges and collaborations.…I'm a Hungarian-born media and entertainment professional based in Barcelona, with extensive experience in risk assessment for online payments and a broad background in film production and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value discipline and teamwork, and enjoy coordinating complex projects from concept to delivery. I’m motivated to continue growing in either the film industry or risk management, while learning Spanish and Catalan along the way. In addition to my production and risk assessment work, I have hands-on skills behind the camera, on set, and in production offices. I bring strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to high standards. I’m eager to apply my cross-disciplinary experience to new challenges and collaborations.

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I’m a Hungarian-born media and entertainment professional based in Barcelona, with extensive experience in risk assessment for online payments and a broad background in film production and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value discipline and teamwork, and enjoy coordinating complex projects from concept to delivery. I’m motivated to continue growing in either the film industry or risk management, while learning Spanish and Catalan along the way.

In addition to my production and risk assessment work, I have hands-on skills behind the camera, on set, and in production offices. I bring strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to high standards. I’m eager to apply my cross-disciplinary experience to new challenges and collaborations.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Video Advert

Intermediate

Language

Hungarian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Risk Specialist at Teleperformance

October 1, 2023 - Present

Support Stripe in risk assessment for online payments, examine and validate merchant identities, perform checks in internal and external databases, document inaccuracies, determine merchant compliance with client guidelines, categorize the merchant’s business type, and identify red flags requiring intervention.

Production Coordinator at LAXA FILM Production Company

September 1, 2020 - Present

End-to-end production support; main point of contact for clients and crew; scheduling, transportation coordination, supervising PAs and assistant production coordinators, and managing the production office.

Freelance Cinematographer/Camera Operator/2nd Assistant Camera at Freelance (Various Clients)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Participated in feature films, documentary films, TV commercials and music videos across Budapest, Barcelona, Lagos and other locations.

Customer Service Representative at Livingstone Ltd.

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015

Resolved incoming support tickets and maintained relationships with key accounts via phone and email; updated account information.

Real Estate Agent at REMAX Global real Estate Ltd.

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Guided sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property; determined needs and financials, negotiated terms, and promoted sales through advertising and listing services.

Media & Events Manager at African-Hungarian Union

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Organized events such as film clubs and African Cultural Exhibitions; managed AV coverage and inquiries for events.

Area & Public Relations Manager at Nomor Haulage Ltd.

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Organized haulages, planned routes and loads; developed corporate image; recruited and managed staff; communicated with clients.

Freelance Cinematographer/Camera Operator/ 1st (Focus Puller) & 2nd Assistant Camera

January 1, 2010 - Present

Feature films; Documentary films; TV Commercials; Musical videos

Freelance Cinematographer/Camera Operator/2nd Assistant Camera at Various (Budapest - Hungary, Barcelona - Spain, Lagos - Nigeria)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Engaged in multiple productions across feature films, documentaries, TV commercials, and music videos as a cinematographer and camera operator; supported on-set activities and 2nd AC duties as needed.

Media & Events Manager at African -Hungarian Union

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Organized film clubs and African cultural exhibitions, managed AV coverage as camera operator/photographer, and handled inquiries related to African events in Hungary.