I'm Diesel Boon, a BA Filmmaking student in my final year, specializing in art department roles. I bring on-set experience across a variety of projects, with hands-on work in special effects, costume design, and set design. I'm actively seeking either an editing role or entry-level art department roles in theatre, television, and film; I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy collaborating with makeup, hair, and production design teams to bring creative visions to life.

Diesel Boon

I'm Diesel Boon, a BA Filmmaking student in my final year, specializing in art department roles. I bring on-set experience across a variety of projects, with hands-on work in special effects, costume design, and set design. I'm actively seeking either an editing role or entry-level art department roles in theatre, television, and film; I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy collaborating with makeup, hair, and production design teams to bring creative visions to life.

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I’m Diesel Boon, a BA Filmmaking student in my final year, specializing in art department roles. I bring on-set experience across a variety of projects, with hands-on work in special effects, costume design, and set design.

I’m actively seeking either an editing role or entry-level art department roles in theatre, television, and film; I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy collaborating with makeup, hair, and production design teams to bring creative visions to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Costume Designer at Afro Girl
March 1, 2025 - Present
Researching and bringing together an early 2000s aesthetic in the costume department while communicating with the makeup and hair department to ensure both a group of 30 children, aged 11–16 and the adult actors are styled correctly. Assisting the production design department to purchase and prepare set pieces in the different rooms.
Director / Editor at Open Kamera
February 1, 2025 - Present
Directing a short documentary with elements of narrative storytelling and an experimental approach to match an aesthetic that was designed around the style of our client's company. Editing a black and white colour palette to look like a developed photo, while utilising art produced in workshops.
Locations Marshal / Prop Assistant at The Roses
March 1, 2024 - Present
Supporting on set with moving light post props due to difficult weather conditions. Watching over equipment on the beach and ensuring the tide didn’t come in and damage it.
Costume Design at Hex
March 1, 2025 - Present
Designing costumes with fabrics sourced from the local community. Sketching, creating patterns, layering fabrics and sewing the costumes. Creating props and head pieces out of unconventional materials.
Kitchen Porter / Front of House at The Box Plymouth - Fosters
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Maintained the cleanliness of a kitchen and supported staff in the kitchen. Building teamwork, reliable and working in a high-pressure environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Filmmaking at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026
A Levels / English Language A Level, Diploma, Performing Arts at Worcester Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment