I was born on the north coast of France and moved to Mauritius when I was 2 months old, growing up there until I was 19. I studied cinematography, editing, and directing in Cape Town, South Africa, at a film school for three years. I decided to keep traveling and came to Australia on a working holiday visa, which started 13 years ago. While in Australia I studied Broadcast Television and Sound Engineering, and I have worked in broadcast and AV, while building Retina Media Production to create promotional and music videos for my own business. Today I am the founder of Retina Media Production, a multi-skilled producer and operator with hands-on experience in drone piloting, filming, directing, and post-production. I have contributed to TV shows such as Outback Opal Hunter and to various events with Lux Events, and I continue to deliver high-quality video production, filming, and AV services for clients.

Yoann Derunes

I was born on the north coast of France and moved to Mauritius when I was 2 months old, growing up there until I was 19. I studied cinematography, editing, and directing in Cape Town, South Africa, at a film school for three years. I decided to keep traveling and came to Australia on a working holiday visa, which started 13 years ago. While in Australia I studied Broadcast Television and Sound Engineering, and I have worked in broadcast and AV, while building Retina Media Production to create promotional and music videos for my own business. Today I am the founder of Retina Media Production, a multi-skilled producer and operator with hands-on experience in drone piloting, filming, directing, and post-production. I have contributed to TV shows such as Outback Opal Hunter and to various events with Lux Events, and I continue to deliver high-quality video production, filming, and AV services for clients.

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I was born on the north coast of France and moved to Mauritius when I was 2 months old, growing up there until I was 19. I studied cinematography, editing, and directing in Cape Town, South Africa, at a film school for three years. I decided to keep traveling and came to Australia on a working holiday visa, which started 13 years ago. While in Australia I studied Broadcast Television and Sound Engineering, and I have worked in broadcast and AV, while building Retina Media Production to create promotional and music videos for my own business.

Today I am the founder of Retina Media Production, a multi-skilled producer and operator with hands-on experience in drone piloting, filming, directing, and post-production. I have contributed to TV shows such as Outback Opal Hunter and to various events with Lux Events, and I continue to deliver high-quality video production, filming, and AV services for clients.

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Experience Level

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Second shooter and Drone Pilot at Outback Opal Hunter
January 1, 2023 - Present
Second shooter and drone operator for TV show; handled drone piloting and camerawork.
Camera Operator at Fishing WA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Camera operator for Fishing WA in the last two seasons.
Video Producer, Director, Camera Operator and Editor at OOTB
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Produced and directed video content; operated camera and edited material.
Video Producer / Camera Operator at Lux Events
January 1, 2017 - Present
Video production, camera operation for events.
Audio Visual and Broadcast Supervisor at Art Culture Trust
January 1, 2022 - Present
Supervised AV/broadcast operations.
Vision Switcher / Camera Operator at Showscreen
January 1, 2015 - Present
Vision switcher and camera operator for TV shows.
Camera Operator / Technical Director / Vision Switcher at LMSC (Local Media Service Company)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021
Camera operator, TD and vision switcher for Local Media Service Company.
Camera Assistant, Director / Vision Switcher at Big Screen Production
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Camera assistant, director and vision switcher.
Venue Technician (Sound / Lighting / Stage Management) at Gold Digger at Joondalup Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Venue technician for festival performances (sound, lighting, stage management).
Venue Technician (Sound / Lighting / Projection / Stage Management) at Gold Digger at Perth Fringe
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Venue technician for festival performances (sound, lighting, projection, stage management).
Vision switcher / Director / Vision Technician / Audio Technician at Lux Events
January 1, 2017 - Present
Vision switcher, director, tech roles for events.
Photographer at Mojos and Rosemount Hotel
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Photographer
Photographer / Photobooth Operator at Santa Photo Factory / Photobooth
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Photographer and photobooth operator.
Assistant Photographer at Byron Keulemans (Cape Town)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Assistant photographer.
Barista at Aroma
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Barista.
Bartender / Waiter at Australia (ACE Pizza, Rydges Hotel, Clarence's, Royal)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bartender and waiter roles across multiple venues.
Barman and Waiter at Cape Town venues (Obz Café, Babbo, Yindis, Pancho)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Bar and waiter roles.
Manager - Restaurant Bar at L’Alchimiste, Île Maurice
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Managed team and cash up.
AV Supervisor at Art Culture Trust
January 1, 2022 - Present
Audio Visual and Broadcast Supervisor for Art Culture Trust.
Camera Operator/Technical Director/Vision Switcher at LMSC (Local Media Service Company)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2021
Camera Operator/Technical Director/Vision Switcher for LMSC.
Venue Technician at Gold Digger at Joondalup Festival
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Venue Technician (Sound / Lighting / stage management).
Venue Technician at Gold Digger at Perth Fringe
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Venue Technician (Sound / Lighting / Projection / stage management).
Photobooth Operator at Event Services
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Photobooth operator for events.
Photographer at Santa Photo Factory
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Photographer for Santa-themed photography sessions.
Assistant photographer at Byron Keulemans
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Assisted photographer in Cape Town shoots.
Bartender / Waiter at Various (Australia)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Waiter and bartender roles at ACE Pizza, Rydges Hotel, Clarence’s, and The Royal.
Cocktails Barman at Workshop bartender
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Cocktail bartender experience in Mauritius.
Barman and waiter at Cape Town Venues
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Barman and waiter at Obz Café, Babbo, Yindis, Pancho.
Manager - Restaurant Bar at L’Alchimiste, Ile Maurice
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Managed restaurant bar operations and cash handling.

Education

Diploma of Sound Engineering at Central Institute of Technology
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of Film and Television Broadcasting at Central Institute of Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
AFDA program (Cinematography, Directing, Script Writing, Editing) at AFDA - African Film and Drama Association
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Business & Management at Varsity College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Diploma of Sound Engineering at Central Institute of Technology
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Diploma of Film and Television Broadcasting at Central Institute of Technology
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
AFDA Program (Cinematography, Directing, Script Writing, Editing with Final Cut Pro) at AFDA - African Film and Drama Association
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Business & Management at Varsity College - Cape Town
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Matrix STT at Science Technology and tertiary
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
AFDA - African Film and Drama Association at Cape Town
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Diploma of Film and Television Broadcasting at Central Institute of Technology
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Diploma of Sound Engineering at Central Institute of Technology
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Driving License C Class
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Driving License RE Class
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
REPL Drone 25 kg Pilot License
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
FPV Drone Pilot
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Elevator Work Platform license
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Boom Lift License
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
White Card Construction
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Scuba Diving License Level 2 Bio
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Diploma of Sound Engineering
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Diploma of Film and Television Broadcasting
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
AFDA Program
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Business & Management
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
White Card Construction License
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Elevator Work Platform license
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Boom Lift License
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Drone Pilot License (25 kg)
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Drone Pilot License RE Class
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Driving License C Class
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Scuba Diving License Level 2
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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