I'm Taylor Hogan, a Leeds-based filmmaker and photographer with hands-on experience across short films, commercials, and live events. Over the last eight years I’ve freelanced as a videographer and 2nd AD, coordinating crews, scouting locations, and producing media for social and promotional channels. I love collaborating with creatives, planning shoots from storyboard to delivery, and helping brands tell their stories through moving images and photography. I’m always excited to take on new challenges, from festival shoots to corporate productions.

Taylor Hogan

I'm Taylor Hogan, a Leeds-based filmmaker and photographer with hands-on experience across short films, commercials, and live events. Over the last eight years I’ve freelanced as a videographer and 2nd AD, coordinating crews, scouting locations, and producing media for social and promotional channels. I love collaborating with creatives, planning shoots from storyboard to delivery, and helping brands tell their stories through moving images and photography. I’m always excited to take on new challenges, from festival shoots to corporate productions.

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I’m Taylor Hogan, a Leeds-based filmmaker and photographer with hands-on experience across short films, commercials, and live events. Over the last eight years I’ve freelanced as a videographer and 2nd AD, coordinating crews, scouting locations, and producing media for social and promotional channels.
I love collaborating with creatives, planning shoots from storyboard to delivery, and helping brands tell their stories through moving images and photography. I’m always excited to take on new challenges, from festival shoots to corporate productions.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Executive (Reservations Manager) at Revolución De Cuba Leeds
April 1, 2023 - Present
Answering and making calls, responding to emails, planning bespoke bookings and events, networking with corporates, organising bespoke corporate events, looking after social media channels, growing network on LinkedIn, hosting guests and bookings, and outbound activities. Since March 2024, role evolved toward Reservations Manager; creating graphic design assets for CRM campaigns.
PA / Runner at GlamBot Shoot (London Fashion Week)
February 17, 2023 - February 20, 2023
Set up a high-speed camera robot, ensured the model felt comfortable on the red carpet, networked with other creatives, and packed down equipment after the shoot.
2nd AD at Egg & Chips (Short Film)
November 11, 2022 - November 14, 2022
Coordinated with child actors and their handlers, managed working schedule, ensured proper staging with animals, and kept the full cast in the right place, while communicating with the 1st AD.
PA / Runner at Hiscoe Photography
August 26, 2022 - August 27, 2022
Worked with babies for a babywear shoot; ensured parents were comfortable, supervised lighting, ran for drinks and food for models, and consulted with the photographer.
PA / 2nd AD at Tungsten Media
July 3, 2022 - July 10, 2022
Set up equipment, ensured cast was in the right place, logged shots, set up shots, contacted talent, and supported the director.
Runner at FreshCut Creative
June 17, 2022 - June 19, 2022
Set up equipment, ensured cast was in the right place, logged shots, set up props/locations, and contacted talent.
PA / 2nd AC at Tungsten Media
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Testing and creating moving objects for stylised shots for a beauty campaign; assisted in setting up equipment and shots; collaborated with the DOP on slow-motion shoots.
2nd AD at Cosmosquare Productions
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Worked with child actors, maintained working schedule, safety around water, and coordinated with the creative director to ensure smooth running.
2nd AD at Going Live LTD
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Peter Pan Panto (Feature); assisted in on-set coordination and ensuring timing and safety for a large production.
Freelance Videographer at TEEVISION FILM - Leeds
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Independent videography work across the UK; involved in storyboarding, location scouting, filming, editing and distribution for various clients; produced music videos and large event promos.
Events Manager at Shop Kilo Events
September 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Managed vintage kilo sale events across the UK; led a team of 8; liaised with venue managers, hired staff, set up venues, handled cash, and planned movements and accommodations.
Teaching Assistant at Art Camp - Leeds
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Supported groups of children aged 5-8 during school holidays; assisted with class transitions, break times, and maintaining a safe environment; accommodated varying needs including SEN.
Cleaner Operative at Sodexo - Leeds
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Ensured COVID-19 self-test bays were sanitised; cleaned touchpoints and toilets hourly.
Cleaner Operative at Slug and Lettuce - Leeds
June 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020
Cleaned the bar/restaurant and toilets each morning; performed mopping, sanitising, hoovering and waste disposal.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts in Film & Screen Media at University Centre Leeds
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Certificate of Higher Education in Film and Screen Media at University Centre Leeds
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
GCSE English at Leeds City College
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
GCSE Maths at Leeds City College
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018

Qualifications

ScreenSkills UK 2023 Certificate in Tackling Bullying and Harassment at Work
January 1, 2023 - May 4, 2026
ScreenSkills UK 2023 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness at Work
January 1, 2023 - May 4, 2026
ScreenSkills UK 2023 Certificate in Inclusivity at the Workplace
January 1, 2023 - May 4, 2026
BFI Academy Documentary London Residential Course
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
BFI Academy Leeds Networking Short Film Course
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

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