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Hi, I'm Louis Bolton, a seasoned director, editor, and cameraman with over 15 years of experience across various industries. I specialize in producing digital content that aligns with corporate marketing strategies and thrive in high-pressure environments with a strong focus on creativity and collaboration. I enjoy leading teams through creative projects, from short-format films to documentaries, always striving to deliver excellent visual content within budget and on schedule. I'm also adept at managing client relationships, crew coordination, and utilizing my technical expertise in video production and editing tools.…Hi, I'm Louis Bolton, a seasoned director, editor, and cameraman with over 15 years of experience across various industries. I specialize in producing digital content that aligns with corporate marketing strategies and thrive in high-pressure environments with a strong focus on creativity and collaboration. I enjoy leading teams through creative projects, from short-format films to documentaries, always striving to deliver excellent visual content within budget and on schedule. I'm also adept at managing client relationships, crew coordination, and utilizing my technical expertise in video production and editing tools.

Louis Bolton

Director of Photography, Podcast Producer, Film Director, +2

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Hi, I'm Louis Bolton, a seasoned director, editor, and cameraman with over 15 years of experience across various industries. I specialize in producing digital content that aligns with corporate marketing strategies and thrive in high-pressure environments with a strong focus on creativity and collaboration. I enjoy leading teams through creative projects, from short-format films to documentaries, always striving to deliver excellent visual content within budget and on schedule. I'm also adept at managing client relationships, crew coordination, and utilizing my technical expertise in video production and editing tools.…Hi, I'm Louis Bolton, a seasoned director, editor, and cameraman with over 15 years of experience across various industries. I specialize in producing digital content that aligns with corporate marketing strategies and thrive in high-pressure environments with a strong focus on creativity and collaboration. I enjoy leading teams through creative projects, from short-format films to documentaries, always striving to deliver excellent visual content within budget and on schedule. I'm also adept at managing client relationships, crew coordination, and utilizing my technical expertise in video production and editing tools.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Louis Bolton, a seasoned director, editor, and cameraman with over 15 years of experience across various industries. I specialize in producing digital content that aligns with corporate marketing strategies and thrive in high-pressure environments with a strong focus on creativity and collaboration.

I enjoy leading teams through creative projects, from short-format films to documentaries, always striving to deliver excellent visual content within budget and on schedule. I’m also adept at managing client relationships, crew coordination, and utilizing my technical expertise in video production and editing tools.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography/Podcast Producer at BlueOcean Agency, New Zealand

November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025

Worked across B2B brands as director of photography, filming and editing all content. Directed, produced and edited the WEDOB2B Podcast for the agency.

Director of Photography/Social Media Manager at Silver Fern Sports, New Zealand

February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Maintained and ran ads for social media campaigns. Conceptualized, filmed, and edited videos for ongoing media campaigns.

Director of Photography at Blue Chilli, New Zealand

October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020

Directed projects across multiple clients in diverse industry sectors including B2B and Travel & Tourism.

Producer, Director, Editor, Vision Mixer at Bolton Inc.

October 1, 2009 - June 6, 2024

Sourced new business opportunities, created short format video content for social media, produced documentary style productions, managed client briefs, production schedules, booking crew and vendors, and handled photographic and drone equipment as well as editing suites like Final Cut Pro and Adobe software.

Multi-cam Studio Director at CNBC, South Africa

March 1, 2007 - October 31, 2009

Managed multiple camera shoots for business-news live broadcasts. Led a team of 20 crew members in a studio/gallery environment, coordinated schedules, guests, and programming. Directed outside broadcasts and ensured smooth execution using strong leadership and technical knowledge.

Floor Manager at SKY News, London

December 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

Maintained control of the studio floor area including guest placement, script liaison, and communication with studio directors and technical teams to ensure smooth live broadcast execution. Demonstrated composure under pressure and ability to anticipate and resolve problems.

Producer at Global Access Communications, Johannesburg

January 1, 1998 - October 31, 2001

Produced and directed an in-house television magazine program for live and pre-recorded broadcasts. Managed client relationships, coordinated freelance and studio crew, and directed live broadcasts, resulting in business awards for creative input and achievement of quarterly financial targets.