Hi, I'm Sam Shepherd, a dedicated and professional filmmaker with a knack for producing high-quality content whether working on small or large productions. I have experience directing and editing talking head documentaries, music videos, and working across various roles like camera operation and lighting on feature films. I enjoy bringing creative projects to life and working closely with clients and teams to deliver polished work on tight schedules. I'm comfortable wearing many hats, from pre-production planning to post-production editing, and I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my skills and creativity. Whether it's working freelance or on bigger productions, my goal is to produce compelling and professional video content that resonates with audiences.…

Sam Shepherd

Hi, I'm Sam Shepherd, a dedicated and professional filmmaker with a knack for producing high-quality content whether working on small or large productions. I have experience directing and editing talking head documentaries, music videos, and working across various roles like camera operation and lighting on feature films. I enjoy bringing creative projects to life and working closely with clients and teams to deliver polished work on tight schedules. I'm comfortable wearing many hats, from pre-production planning to post-production editing, and I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my skills and creativity. Whether it's working freelance or on bigger productions, my goal is to produce compelling and professional video content that resonates with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Sam Shepherd, a dedicated and professional filmmaker with a knack for producing high-quality content whether working on small or large productions. I have experience directing and editing talking head documentaries, music videos, and working across various roles like camera operation and lighting on feature films. I enjoy bringing creative projects to life and working closely with clients and teams to deliver polished work on tight schedules.

I’m comfortable wearing many hats, from pre-production planning to post-production editing, and I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my skills and creativity. Whether it’s working freelance or on bigger productions, my goal is to produce compelling and professional video content that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director and Editor at XAMK University
April 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Directed and edited a series of talking head documentaries with professional experts in the video games industry to be used for an online university course on games creation. This included full pre and post production service and organizing tight turnaround shooting schedules.
Freelance Director at Bubble Boy Freelance
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked as a freelance director on various music videos including projects for bands like Terrorvision, Indifferent Engine, and Joe Fallon. Directed music videos titled ‘Lucifer’ and ‘You’ve Got to Want to Be Happy’ from Terrorvision’s album ‘We are Not Robots’.
Second Assistant Camera / First Assistant Camera and Gaffer at Equalize Entertainment
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Worked as Second Assistant Camera on the film Rise of Rats with responsibilities that included loading camera, switching lenses, setting up the camera, operating the clapperboard, and assisting the lighting department. Later promoted to First Assistant Camera and Gaffer during reshoots. The film is in post-production.
Runner at The Crucifix
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Provided support on the feature film set by facilitating cast and crew needs including travel arrangements, catering, costumes, equipment handling, and assisting with lighting and set design. The film has distribution deals for cinema release and is available on Amazon Prime.
Production Assistant and Spark at Jagged Edge
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Supported location shoot with responsibilities including organizing travel, catering, costumes, equipment management, as well as lighting and set design.
Camera Assistant at Centroid Motion Capture Studios
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted on motion capture shoot for a videogame, filming reference footage of stunt performers for animation use.
Production Assistant at ChampDogs
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Provided production assistance on location shoot for a feature film.
Junior Editor (Freelance Contract and Summer Work Experience) at nDreams Limited
August 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Worked in the marketing department as a junior editor creating Rip-o-Matics (unique visual treatments) for games projects in development, contributing to multiple projects over two periods including freelance work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2020 - July 31, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet
    uniE608 XAMK University
    I was contracted to direct and edit a series of nine talking head interviews on the subjects of AI and video game creation. The speakers were all highly respected industry professionals from companies such as Amazon, The Lego Group, RD studios and First Sentinel covering topics such as content creation, community management, pitching for funding, sound design and project management. I produced, directed and edited these videos to an industry standard shooting at 4K for a 1080p delivery. The videos were edited using both DaVinci Resolve and the Adobe Creative Suite and totalled 4 hours of content.…
    paper XAMK UNIVERITY

    Directed and edited a series of talking head documentaries with professional experts in the video games industry to be used for an online university course on game creation. This included full pre- and post-production services and organising tight turnaround shooting schedules.

    I was contracted to direct and edit a series of nine talking head interviews on the subjects of AI and video game creation. The speakers were all highly respected industry professionals from companies such as Amazon, The Lego Group, RD studios, and First Sentinel, covering topics such as content creation, community management, pitching for funding, sound design, and project management. I produced, directed and edited these videos to an industry standard shooting at 4K for a 1080p delivery.