I'm a film and media professional with experience across directing, videography, editing, live events and education. I am passionate about cinema, storytelling, and contributing to the commercial film industry. I thrive on collaboration with clients, students, and performers, and I enjoy mentoring emerging talent while delivering polished content under tight deadlines.…

John Paul Conway

I'm a film and media professional with experience across directing, videography, editing, live events and education. I am passionate about cinema, storytelling, and contributing to the commercial film industry. I thrive on collaboration with clients, students, and performers, and I enjoy mentoring emerging talent while delivering polished content under tight deadlines.…

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I’m a film and media professional with experience across directing, videography, editing, live events and education. I am passionate about cinema, storytelling, and contributing to the commercial film industry.

I thrive on collaboration with clients, students, and performers, and I enjoy mentoring emerging talent while delivering polished content under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film & TV Teacher at Pauline Quirke Academy
January 1, 2026 - Present
Delivers practical Film & TV education to young performers and film makers; directs student productions and supports creative development; led award-winning projects, including the academy's Eurovision entry.
Film Director at University of Salford
January 1, 2026 - Present
Directed the short film Echo Chamber with a student crew collaboration.
Video Editor at Close Up Comedy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Film and edit live comedy performances and promotional/social content; produce highlight reels and digital marketing material; manage filming logistics across multiple live events each month.
Video Editor at The Knot Media
October 1, 2023 - Present
Produce wedding and corporate video content; edit cinematic highlight films and ceremony edits; work directly with clients to deliver projects on deadline.
Video Editor at First Class Holidays
July 1, 2023 - Present
Edit branded and promotional video content; deliver monthly digital content to agreed deadlines.
General Assistant at Vue Cinemas
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Delivered cinema operations and customer service in a high-volume environment.
Customer Service Assistant at Tesco
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Worked on the customer service desk in a fast-paced retail environment; handled customer queries and operational support.
Usher at Showcase Cinemas
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Supported daily cinema operations and customer experience; prepared screens and assisted audiences.
Runner / Production Assistant at Video Inc.
January 1, 2021 - Present
On-set production support and logistics; current involvement in Manchester.
Freelance Filmmaker at Independent / Various
January 1, 2021 - Present
Producing cinematic showreels for actors using Sony FX 30 and anamorphic lenses workflows; freelance production across multiple projects.
Selected Film Projects & Directing Work at Various
January 1, 2023 - Present
Echo Chamber — Director for the University of Salford with student crew collaboration (currently screening at film festivals); Jen's Den — Director for Jen Wilkins Foundation (currently screening at film festivals); Motion Detected — Independent short film (festival circuit); Mariah — Independent short film (festival circuit); Jessica's Tea Party — Independent short film (festival circuit); Hash Tag Haunted — Short horror-comedy film; Toilet Paper — Short comedy film; The Pink Butterfly — Animated short film.
Data Wrangler at Cara (Black Octopus Productions)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Feature film data wrangler.
Data Wrangler at Jack (Black Octopus Productions)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Short film data wrangler.
Runner / Production Assistant at Video Inc., Manchester
January 1, 2021 - Present
Support production logistics; on-set and off-set tasks; ongoing engagement.
Freelance Filmmaker at Independent
January 1, 2021 - Present
Producing cinematic showreels for actors and other clients; working with multi-camera and on-location shoots.
Echo Chamber at University of Salford
January 1, 2026 - Present
Director for Echo Chamber — short film created with a student crew; project development and on-set direction.
Jen's Den at Jen Wilkins Foundation
January 1, 2026 - Present
Director for Jen's Den — short film project; currently in festival circuit.
Motion Detected at Independent
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director for Motion Detected — independent short film in festival circuit.
Mariah at Independent
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director for Mariah — independent short film in festival circuit.
Jessica's Tea Party at Independent
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director for Jessica's Tea Party — independent short film in festival circuit.
Hash Tag Haunted at Independent
January 1, 2022 - Present
Director for Hash Tag Haunted — short horror-comedy film.
Toilet Paper at Independent
January 1, 2022 - Present
Director for Toilet Paper — short comedy film.
The Pink Butterfly at Independent
January 1, 2022 - Present
Director for The Pink Butterfly — animated short film.
Selected Film Projects & Directing Work at Various
January 1, 2022 - Present
Echo Chamber, Jen's Den, Motion Detected, Mariah, Jessica's Tea Party, Hash Tag Haunted, Toilet Paper, The Pink Butterfly; festival circuit.
Film & TV Teacher at Pauline Quirk Academy, Rugby
January 1, 2026 - Present
Delivers practical Film & TV education to young performers and film makers; directs student productions and supports creative development; led award-winning projects including the academy's Eurovision entry.
Video Journalist & Video Editor at Close Up Comedy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Films and edits live comedy performances and promotional social content; produces high-light reels and digital marketing material; manages filming logistics across multiple live events each month.
General Assistant at Vue Cinemas, Manchester
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Delivered high-volume cinema operations and supported cinema operations and audience experiences.
Usher at Showcase Cinemas, Coventry
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Supported daily cinema operations and audience experience; prepared screens between film showings.
Data Wrangler at Black Octopus Productions (Cara)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Data wrangling for feature film 'Cara' as part of production data pipeline.
Data Wrangler at Black Octopus Productions (Jack)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Data wrangling for short film 'Jack' as part of production data pipeline.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Producing cinematic showreel scenes for actors using Sony FX 30 and anamorphic lens workflows; freelance film production and editing.

Education

Foundation Year in Science (Mathematics & Science) at The Open University Foundation
January 1, 2025 - June 9, 2026
BA (Hons) Film & TV Production - First Class Honours at Manchester Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Foundation Year in Science (Mathematics & Science) at The Open University Foundation
January 1, 2025 - June 9, 2026
BA (Hons) Film & TV Production (First Class Honours) at Manchester Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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