As an experienced, award winning filmmaker and senior graphic designer, I have worked within a variety of markets to gain a comprehensive understanding of clients' creative requirements and the ability to interpret them with impactful results. I have experience in all aspects of media, from film and photography work, directing and shooting my own concepts through to editing, creating visual effects and animation. I am also highly experienced in formulating concepts and the ensuing design work for print, outdoor and web advertising campaigns. I have a responsible and mature attitude towards work and meeting deadlines while being approachable and helpful toward clients and colleagues. Happily working both within a team and independently from client briefs or developing original concepts.

Ross Hannon

As an experienced, award winning filmmaker and senior graphic designer, I have worked within a variety of markets to gain a comprehensive understanding of clients' creative requirements and the ability to interpret them with impactful results. I have experience in all aspects of media, from film and photography work, directing and shooting my own concepts through to editing, creating visual effects and animation. I am also highly experienced in formulating concepts and the ensuing design work for print, outdoor and web advertising campaigns. I have a responsible and mature attitude towards work and meeting deadlines while being approachable and helpful toward clients and colleagues. Happily working both within a team and independently from client briefs or developing original concepts.

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As an experienced, award winning filmmaker and senior graphic designer, I have worked within a variety of markets to gain a comprehensive understanding of clients’ creative requirements and the ability to interpret them with impactful results. I have experience in all aspects of media, from film and photography work, directing and shooting my own concepts through to editing, creating visual effects and animation. I am also highly experienced in formulating concepts and the ensuing design work for print, outdoor and web advertising campaigns.

I have a responsible and mature attitude towards work and meeting deadlines while being approachable and helpful toward clients and colleagues. Happily working both within a team and independently from client briefs or developing original concepts.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance Film Maker and Graphic Designer at AYTBALL FILM Ltd
April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Since working freelance I have had the opportunity to work in many creative areas. From directing, shooting and editing music videos, often with narratives, to all aspects of advertising and branding work. My clients have included schools, the NHS, dance companies, festivals, universities, and a lot of visual effects based projects. Most film projects I have worked on have been my own concept and developed from scratch starting with conceptual story boards all the way to the final edit, including colour grading and sound design. As a film maker and editor, I am fully equipped for any project, using high end cinema cameras and professional lighting as well as the latest professional software to keep up with the latest styles and trends.
Senior Graphic Designer at NDC Marketing and Communications
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2015
NDC Marketing Communication is a design and marketing agency that offers clients the full creative solution. I was brought into ND in order to expand the companies capabilities in design and media. My role within the company consisted of a lot of advertising and point of sale campaigns as well as all in-house film, animation and photography work. The main clients I have worked with at ND Creative are Heineken, Schneider Electric, S&N Pub Company, BPIS (British Polythene Industries), Newcastle United Foundation, Serena Hall, First Drinks and Caledonian Breweries. Over 3 years I was responsible for the creation and design of the long running annual Fringe Festival programme for Deuchars IPA. In the Photoshop and Illustrator I also handled all of the heavy graphic and production elements I often treated to personal relationships with all of them. At NDC I was constantly being pitched last project, from concept samples all the way through to final project stays.
Graphic Designer at Schawk
August 1, 2004 - June 1, 2010
As a graphic designer specializing in corporate identity as well as advertising and packaging design, I was able to both implement the company's design vision and create it. This included both printed and digital solutions as well as basic project management roles.

Education

Merit at Monkwearmouth College, Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
GCSEs at Houghton Kepier School
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services