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As a cinematographer, I believe every project starts with a strong idea. It's my job to bring that idea to life by understanding the story, shaping the light, and composing the image to tell a clear, immersive visual narrative. My recent experience as a trained director has expanded my skill set to include working with major commercial brands like Currys, while continuing to develop my understanding of brand storytelling and production workflows.…As a cinematographer, I believe every project starts with a strong idea. It's my job to bring that idea to life by understanding the story, shaping the light, and composing the image to tell a clear, immersive visual narrative. My recent experience as a trained director has expanded my skill set to include working with major commercial brands like Currys, while continuing to develop my understanding of brand storytelling and production workflows.

James Hepburn

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Camera Operator, +3

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As a cinematographer, I believe every project starts with a strong idea. It's my job to bring that idea to life by understanding the story, shaping the light, and composing the image to tell a clear, immersive visual narrative. My recent experience as a trained director has expanded my skill set to include working with major commercial brands like Currys, while continuing to develop my understanding of brand storytelling and production workflows.…As a cinematographer, I believe every project starts with a strong idea. It's my job to bring that idea to life by understanding the story, shaping the light, and composing the image to tell a clear, immersive visual narrative. My recent experience as a trained director has expanded my skill set to include working with major commercial brands like Currys, while continuing to develop my understanding of brand storytelling and production workflows.

Available to hire

As a cinematographer, I believe every project starts with a strong idea. It’s my job to bring that idea to life by understanding the story, shaping the light, and composing the image to tell a clear, immersive visual narrative.

My recent experience as a trained director has expanded my skill set to include working with major commercial brands like Currys, while continuing to develop my understanding of brand storytelling and production workflows.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Indoor Pets

January 1, 2024 - Present

Director of Photography for the music video 'DO PAMI NE GIRLS' produced by Alcopop! Records; Directed by Rob Simpson; Featured on BBC Radio. Responsible for translating the concept into visuals through camera work, lighting and framing to support the story.

Trainee Director at Is It Colchester

February 1, 2024 - February 7, 2024

Trainee Director for a short project in Colchester. Assisted with storyboarding, shot planning and on-set direction.

Lighting Department (Spark) at CLOCKS Short Film

January 1, 2025 - Present

Lighting department for CLOCKS short film directed by Yvonne Shelling; produced by Ariana Rabin.

Director at KOLAJA Short Film

January 1, 2023 - Present

Directed by Judith Meade and Kaylen Francis; short film project.

Director at The Harvest Short Film

January 1, 2022 - Present

Directed by Blaize Mott; short film.