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Hi, I’m Charlie Prothero. With over six years of hands-on experience in filmmaking and editing, I’ve created more than 28 short films along with promotional trailers, music videos, and social content. I specialize in cinematic storytelling that brings a human touch to every project, combining my skills in camera operation, directing, editing, and audio mixing.
I also work closely with musicians and content creators to bring their creative visions to life, managing everything from multi-camera shoots and colour grading to coordinating actors and editing performance footage. I’m passionate about storytelling in all its forms and love working in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
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Work Experience
Director & Social Media Marketing at Alphabetti Theatre - Newcastle
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Directed two short plays for commercial audiences, producing successful theatre in a limited timeline. Managed auditions, casting, rehearsals, tech preparations, and risk assessments. Created and managed promotional social media content and fostered a welcoming, supportive work environment.
Director & Social Media Marketing at Alphabetti Theatre - Newcastle
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Directed two short plays for paying audiences, producing commercially successful work under tight deadlines. Oversaw auditions and casting, rehearsals, tech script preparation, and risk assessments. Managed social media content to promote productions. Created a welcoming and productive working environment.
Director & Social Media Marketing at Alphabetti Theatre - Newcastle
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Directed two short plays for paying audiences, delivering commercially successful productions within short timeframes; managed auditions and casting processes; organized rehearsals and prepared annotated technical scripts and risk assessments; created and managed social media content; fostered a welcoming and productive working environment.
Director & Social Media Marketing at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Directed two short plays for paying audiences, producing commercially successful and effective pieces within short timeframes. Managed auditions and casting, organised rehearsals, prepared tech scripts and risk assessments. Created and managed social media content promoting the productions. Fostered a welcoming and productive working environment.
Director & Social Media Marketing at Alphabetti Theatre - Newcastle
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Directed two short plays for paying audiences, producing commercially successful works within tight timeframes. Scheduled and ran auditions, cast actors of varying experience levels, organised rehearsals, prepared annotated technical scripts and risk assessments. Managed social media content for promotional purposes and fostered a welcoming and productive working environment.
Director & Social Media Marketing at Alphabetti Theatre - Newcastle
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Directed two short plays for a paying audience, producing commercially successful and effective pieces in a short time. Scheduled and ran auditions, casted from young actors of varied experience. Organized rehearsals, prepared annotated tech scripts and risk assessments. Created and managed social media content for promotional purposes. Fostered a welcoming, supportive and productive working environment.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Jessica Sara
January 1, 2023 - June 28, 2024Worked closely with musician Jessica Sara shooting and editing music and live performance videos. Collaborated effectively with artists and other creatives to maintain stylistic consistency. Experimented with shutter speed and colour grading to enhance visuals. Recorded and mixed sound for live performances efficiently.
Video Content Creator (Freelance) at TommyLeeRuns
January 1, 2023 - June 28, 2024Collaborated with content creator TommyLeeRuns to shoot and edit various video projects including “year in review” interviews, YouTube shorts, and raw footage for social media reels. Worked effectively to brief, ensuring that client’s creative vision was maintained. Focused on timely post-production without compromising quality or attention to detail.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Jessica Sara
January 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024Collaborated closely with musician clients to shoot and edit music videos and live performances. Maintained stylistic consistency by referencing other works and experimented with shutter speed and color grading. Recorded and mixed sound for live events to deliver polished final products.
Video Content Creator (Freelance) at TommyLeeRuns
January 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024Shot and edited interview videos, YouTube shorts, and raw footage for social media reels. Worked efficiently to meet briefs and maintained constant communication with clients to ensure creative vision and quality standards were upheld. Focused on quick post-production turnaround without compromising detail.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Jessica Sara
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024Shot and edited music videos and live performance videos; collaborated effectively with the client and other creatives; ensured stylistic consistency across projects; experimented with shutter speed and color grading; recorded and mixed sound for live performances.
Video Content Creator (Freelance) at TommyLeeRuns
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024Shot and edited "year in review" style interviews, YouTube shorts, and raw footage used in reels; worked efficiently to meet briefing requirements; communicated closely with the client to keep their creative vision intact; ensured fast post-production turnaround without compromising quality.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Jessica Sara (Musician)
January 1, 2023 - June 26, 2024Shot and edited music videos and live performance videos. Collaborated closely with clients to ensure creative vision and stylistic consistency. Experimented with shutter speed and colour grading. Recorded and mixed sound efficiently for live performances.
Video Content Creator (Freelance) at TommyLeeRuns (Content Creator)
January 1, 2023 - June 26, 2024Shot and edited 'year in review' style interviews, YouTube shorts, and raw footage for social media reels. Worked efficiently to briefs and maintained communication with clients to ensure their creative vision was met. Ensured post-production was quick without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Jessica Sara
January 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024Shot and edited music videos and live performance videos. Collaborated closely with the artist to ensure their creative vision and stylistic consistency were preserved. Experimented with shutter speed and color grading. Recorded and mixed sound efficiently during live performances.
Video Content Creator (Freelance) at TommyLeeRuns
January 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024Shot and edited "year in review" style interviews, YouTube shorts, and raw footage for social media reels. Worked efficiently to meet briefs and communicated effectively with the client to maintain creative vision and intent. Ensured post-production was fast without compromising quality or attention to detail.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Jessica Sara (Musician)
January 1, 2023 - June 21, 2024Worked with musician Jessica Sara to shoot and edit music videos and live performance videos. Worked and communicated effectively with the client, valuing collaboration with other creatives. Communicated with the artists to ensure their creative vision and intention came through. Cross referenced other work from the artist to ensure stylistic consistency. Experimented with shutter speed and colour grading effectively. Recorded and mixed sound efficiently for live performances.
Video Content Creator (Freelance) at TommyLeeRuns
January 1, 2023 - June 21, 2024Worked with content creator TommyLeeRuns to shoot and edit "year in review" style interviews, YouTube shorts and raw footage to be used in reels. Worked effectively and efficiently to a brief, communicated with the client to ensure their creative vision and intention was kept intact. Ensured the post production process was as quick as possible without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Ruth Holroyd
August 1, 2021 - June 28, 2024Shot and edited performance footage for musician Ruth Holroyd. Coordinated a multi-camera set up to ensure maximum coverage. Edited and synchronized on-set audio. Created dynamic visuals on set using lights and gels to establish stylistic aesthetics.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Ruth Holroyd
August 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024Managed multi-camera setups during performance shoots to ensure comprehensive coverage. Edited and synchronized recorded audio. Utilized lighting techniques such as gels to create engaging and visually dynamic content.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Ruth Holroyd
August 1, 2021 - April 27, 2024Shot and edited performance footage; coordinated a multi-camera setup to ensure maximum coverage; edited and synced on-set audio; designed stylistic lighting and visuals using gels to create engaging dynamics.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Ruth Holroyd (Musician)
August 1, 2021 - June 26, 2024Coordinated multi-camera setups for performance footage. Edited and synced audio recorded on set. Created stylistic looks using lights and gels to produce engaging and dynamic visuals.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Ruth Holroyd
August 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024Coordinated and operated a multi-camera setup to ensure comprehensive performance coverage. Edited and synced audio recorded on set. Created dynamic visuals with styling elements such as lights and gels to develop a unique stylistic look.
Video Creator and Editor (Freelance) at Ruth Holroyd (Musician)
August 1, 2021 - June 21, 2024Worked with musician Ruth Holroyd to shoot and edit performance footage. Coordinated a multi camera set up effectively to ensure maximum coverage. Edited and synced audio recorded on set. Created stylistic looks with lights and gels on set, producing engaging dynamic visuals.
Independent Playwright and Theatre Director at Independent
March 1, 2021 - June 28, 2024Wrote and directed eight theatre pieces, independently produced. Most recent work sold out The Unity Theatre. Showcased strong storytelling and narrative structure skills. Managed promotional content and worked to briefs and deadlines while collaborating with freelance theatre companies.
Independent Playwright and Theatre Director at Self-Employed
March 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024Wrote and directed eight independently produced theatre pieces, including a successful sell-out run at The Unity Theatre. Created and managed promotional content for plays. Worked freelance with various companies, adhering to briefs and short deadlines to deliver compelling narratives and effective productions.
Independent Playwright and Theatre Director
March 1, 2021 - April 27, 2024Wrote and directed eight independent theatre pieces, including a sold-out production at The Unity Theatre; demonstrated strong storytelling and narrative skills; managed promotional content for plays; worked freelance with various companies to deliver quality work on short deadlines.
Independent Playwright and Theatre Director at Self-Employed
March 1, 2021 - June 26, 2024Wrote and directed 8 independent theatre pieces, including a sold-out show at The Unity Theatre. Created strong storytelling, narrative structure, and managed promotional content. Worked freelance with various companies, adhering to briefs and tight deadlines.
Independent Playwright and Theatre Director at Self-employed
March 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024Wrote and directed eight independent theatre pieces to date, including the sold-out show "Boxes: Three Stories" at The Unity Theatre. Developed strong storytelling and narrative skills to engage audiences. Managed promotional content and fulfilled freelance commissions working to tight deadlines.
Independent Playwright and Theatre Director at Self-Employed
March 1, 2021 - June 21, 2024Wrote and directed 8 independent theatre pieces, including commercially successful works such as the sold out "Boxes: Three Stories" at The Unity Theatre. Demonstrated strong storytelling and narrative structure to connect with and captivate audiences. Created and managed promotional content for each play. Worked freelance with various companies to produce work to briefs and short deadlines.
Independent Filmmaker at Independent
October 1, 2018 - June 28, 2024Produced, directed and edited over 28 short films independently. Created and distributed promotional content and trailers on social media. Managed and organized groups of actors and crew members to maintain a tight-knit and efficient team. Used YouTube Studio analytics to optimise video edits and improve content reach and engagement.
Independent Filmmaker at Self-Employed
October 1, 2018 - June 15, 2024Produced, directed, and edited over 28 short films independently. Created and distributed promotional content and trailers on social media. Organized and assembled groups of actors and crew members to build a cohesive and efficient team. Utilized YouTube Studio analytics to optimize video edits for better audience engagement.
Independent Filmmaker
October 1, 2018 - April 27, 2024Produced, directed, and edited over 28 short films independently; created and distributed promotional content and trailers on social media; assembled and organized groups of actors and crew members to maintain a tight-knit and efficient team; utilized YouTube Studio analytics to optimize video edits and performance.
Independent Filmmaker at Self-Employed
October 1, 2018 - June 26, 2024Produced, directed and edited over 28 short films independently. Produced, created and distributed promotional content and trailers on social media. Assembled and organised groups of actors and crew members to create a tight-knit and fast moving team. Used YouTube Studio analytics to optimize video edits for better audience engagement.
Independent Filmmaker at Self-employed
October 1, 2018 - June 15, 2024Produced, directed, and edited over 28 short films independently. Created and distributed promotional content and trailers on social media. Assembled and organised groups of actors and crew to form tight-knit, fast-moving teams. Analyzed and interpreted YouTube Studio analytics to optimize video edits and improve audience engagement.
Independent Filmmaker at Self-Employed
October 1, 2018 - June 21, 2024Produced, directed and edited over 28 short films independently. Produced, created and distributed promotional content and trailers on social media. Assembled and organised groups of actors and crew members to create a tight-knit and fast moving team. Understood and interpreted YouTube Studio analytics and used them to optimize video edits.
Education
Masters of Arts (MA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024A-Level at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023GCSE at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018Masters of Arts (MA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024A-Level at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023GCSE at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018Masters of Arts (MA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024A-Level at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023GCSE at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018Masters of Arts at Newcastle University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024A-Level at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023GCSE at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Bachelor of Arts at Newcastle University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018Masters of Arts (MA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024A-Level at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023GCSE at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018Masters of Arts (MA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024A-Level at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023GCSE at Calday Grange Grammar School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Newcastle University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
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