2011-08-11T15:44:00.001-07:00

David Jeffcoate

Director - Writer - Editor

Personal

Additional skills

Have worked on twenty-five projects over the past five years, both student and industry based, and am no stranger to long hours. Have practical experience with camera operation, digital video editing, production management, script writing and cinematography.

Have a good knowledge of Final Cut Pro as well as DVD Studio Pro, and am working towards becoming an apple certified colour grader. I also have strong knowledge of software such as Adobe Photoshop and Final Draft 7.

Experience

March 2007 - BBC Scotland

Assistant director

Was Assistant Director on ‘shellshock’ a play which was part of the BBC Jam project. I was also given the opportunity to do some camera work. In the two weeks we had to prepare, one of my tasks was to create and deliver workshops designed to help the cast develop their characters as best as possible in the short amount of time allotted, and to continue this process with the BBC Scotland crew.

October 2007-April 2008 - Life of Death

Writer/Director

Directed a short film, ‘The Life Of Death’ which I adapted from dialogue in the best selling novel ‘The Book Thief’ written by Markus Zusak. The project involved coordinating a minor stunt sequence as well as visual effects shots.

May 2008 - It’s My Shout

Camera operator/Production assistant

Was part of a small team collecting behind the scenes footage of the scheme, which spanned six 10-minute films and one 30-minute film. This role also involved the logistical challenge of arranging interviews with key cast and crew around the shooting schedule.

August 2008 - Reading Music Festival

Camera operator/Vision mixer

Worked for Picture Works as a camera operator, filming bands on the Festival Republic Stage at Reading festival. This involved using comms to co-ordinate with the vision mixer as well as taking on vision mixing duties.

November 2008 - John and Jehn: sister

Editor

Was asked to complete a series of promotional videos for the musical duo John and Jehn, including a music video for their song ‘Sister’. This required me to work to a very tight deadline as well as continue the editing style of a previous editor.

June 2010 – Nomadic Films

Office assistant

Spent two weeks on work experience which involved general running duties, video editing and graphic design.

July 2010 - International conference on contemporary cast iron art

Camera operator/Production assistant

Involved filming around blast furnaces as well as molten iron and so required additional safety procedures and good communication between the production crew as well as the event organisers.

January - March 2011 - University of Westminster

Media technician

Was tasked with making a series of promotional videos for the Universities department of sustainability and governance. This involved liaising with the head of department to develop what the videos would cover and how they would look. This also included working around the timetable of staff and students so it was possible to arrange interviews.

Education

Studied ABC Broadcast Media Production at Coleg Sir Gar, Passing with a merit in:

* Screenwriting.

* Video production.

* Digital video editing.

* Cinematography.

Graduated from the University of Westminster with a degree in Contemporary Media Practice.

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