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I'm hardworking, a good listener and communicator and I'm used to working on my own initiative. Having studied photography and film I have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience of work in a large group/crew setting on short film sets while also dealing with and solving various on set difficulties that arose while shooting a particular short film in my roles as film director, camera operator, and production assistant on college shoots. I have also gained a vast amount of experience of work in and communicating with various actors/models on set through my stints as director and camera operator on photographic and short film shoots for college. Having also grown up on a large dairy farm I’ve got lifelong experience of work in working on my own initiative.…I'm hardworking, a good listener and communicator and I'm used to working on my own initiative. Having studied photography and film I have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience of work in a large group/crew setting on short film sets while also dealing with and solving various on set difficulties that arose while shooting a particular short film in my roles as film director, camera operator, and production assistant on college shoots. I have also gained a vast amount of experience of work in and communicating with various actors/models on set through my stints as director and camera operator on photographic and short film shoots for college. Having also grown up on a large dairy farm I’ve got lifelong experience of work in working on my own initiative.

Darren Andrew McAndrew

Film Director, Camera Operator, Production Assistant, +3

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I'm hardworking, a good listener and communicator and I'm used to working on my own initiative. Having studied photography and film I have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience of work in a large group/crew setting on short film sets while also dealing with and solving various on set difficulties that arose while shooting a particular short film in my roles as film director, camera operator, and production assistant on college shoots. I have also gained a vast amount of experience of work in and communicating with various actors/models on set through my stints as director and camera operator on photographic and short film shoots for college. Having also grown up on a large dairy farm I’ve got lifelong experience of work in working on my own initiative.…I'm hardworking, a good listener and communicator and I'm used to working on my own initiative. Having studied photography and film I have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience of work in a large group/crew setting on short film sets while also dealing with and solving various on set difficulties that arose while shooting a particular short film in my roles as film director, camera operator, and production assistant on college shoots. I have also gained a vast amount of experience of work in and communicating with various actors/models on set through my stints as director and camera operator on photographic and short film shoots for college. Having also grown up on a large dairy farm I’ve got lifelong experience of work in working on my own initiative.

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I’m hardworking, a good listener and communicator and I’m used to working on my own initiative. Having studied photography and film I have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience of work in a large group/crew setting on short film sets while also dealing with and solving various on set difficulties that arose while shooting a particular short film in my roles as film director, camera operator, and production assistant on college shoots.

I have also gained a vast amount of experience of work in and communicating with various actors/models on set through my stints as director and camera operator on photographic and short film shoots for college. Having also grown up on a large dairy farm I’ve got lifelong experience of work in working on my own initiative.

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Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Farm Worker at Family Farm

January 1, 2003 - Present

Cleaning and basic maintenance of farm yard and buildings, with responsibility for milking a large herd of dairy cows when requested.

Videographer / Photographer at Westport Town Hall Theatre

April 13, 2018 - July 9, 2025

Responsible for shooting promotional videos and still images of live musical and theatrical performances. Managed challenging and dynamic lighting conditions for individual performances. Catalogued images and videos carefully for theatre management.

Filmmaker (Short Film Project) at Smartphone Filmmaking Course / National Talent Academy

November 26, 2023 - July 9, 2025

Wrote a horror-themed short film script and shot a 2-minute short film over a weekend using only a smartphone. Edited the film for showcase at the Rathmullan Film Festival.

Actor and Camera Assistant at Glencolmcille Short Film Weekend

September 29, 2024 - July 9, 2025

Played a principal actor role and assisted the camera department with lighting, camera setup, and props arrangement for a 10-minute short film. The film will be screened at Rathmullan Film Festival in February 2025.

Farm Worker at Family Farm

January 1, 2003 - Present

Duties included cleaning and basic maintenance of farm yard and buildings, as well as milking a large herd of dairy cows when requested.

Photographer and Videographer at Westport Town Hall Theatre, Westport Co Mayo

April 13, 2018 - July 9, 2025

Responsible for shooting promotional video and still images of live musical and theatrical performances under challenging and changing lighting conditions. Also handled careful cataloguing of all images and video captured for 6 months, ready to hand over to the theatre manager.

Filmmaker / Director / Camera Operator at Smartphone Filmmaking Course (National Talent Academy initiative)

November 26, 2023 - July 9, 2025

Wrote a short horror-themed film script and shot a 2-minute short film over a weekend using only a smartphone. Edited the film for showcase at Rathmullan Film Festival on 18th February 2024.

Actor and Camera Assistant at Glencolmcille Short Film Weekend

September 29, 2024 - July 9, 2025

Played one of the lead character roles as a principle actor while assisting the camera department with lighting, camera setup, and prop arrangement during the shooting of a 10-minute short film. The film is scheduled for screening at Rathmullan Film Festival in February 2025.

Camera Operator / Promotional Video Shooter at Westport Town Hall Theatre, Westport Co Mayo

November 24, 2017 - April 13, 2018

Shooting promotional video and still images of live musical and theatrical performances; managed challenging lighting conditions; catalogued captured material ready for handover to theatre management.

Smartphone Filmmaker Course Participant at Gartan Outdoor Education Training Centre / National Talent Academy

November 24, 2023 - February 18, 2024

Wrote a short film script with a horror theme and shot a 2-minute short film on a smartphone; edited the film for Rathmullan Film Festival (Feb 2024).

Actor / Camera Assistant at Glencolmcille Short Film Weekend

September 28, 2024 - September 29, 2024

Principal actor in a lead role; assisted camera department with lighting and cameras and arranged props during a 10-minute short film production.