ABOUT ME
I'm an upcoming filmmaker with a portfolio of independent/collaborative projects. My roles range from Writer and director to Camera Operator, Editor, prop maker, and actor.
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I have a passion for storytelling. Throughout my work, I have made both emotional pieces and horror short films, but going forward, I plan to expand my portfolio into more genres.
I began my creative Journey drawing and creating stop-motion animations.
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Coming from an artistic background, I can appreciate the creative process behind movies and the amount of work artists put into their work
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This is obvious through my collaboration with SFX artists and graphic designers.
As I continue to grow as a filmmaker, I am committed to honing my craft and developing my creative skills.
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Also giving my best to the work ahead of me, in every project I am a part of, whether that be as a director, art department trainee, or editor.
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I look forward to what the future has for me!
JACK
SIMMONS
Runner/Art Department Trainee
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Middlesbrough, England
Language
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English
Skills
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Great communicator
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Radio trained
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Can read call-sheets
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Photography
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Art & Design
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PC Literacy
Training
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North East Screen crew academy bootcamp
About Me
Creative and Passionate filmmaker, with experience producing short films and crafting props. Enthusiastic about gaining hands-on experience in the film industry, and developing my skills as a filmmaking artist. I am adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality work on and off-set.
Work Experience
Camera Operator - Teesside Karting
2024 - Present
I have been working for Teesside Karting as a Live-event camera operator, having to work long hours in the elements, set up cameras, and pack them away at the end of the shift, This job takes a lot of coordination and teamwork making sure to stick to a time schedule.
Scare Actor - Scream Factory
2023 - Present
Since 2023, I have been working annually as a scare actor, this job has us following strict schedules and interacting with customers constantly, and improvising depending on the group at hand. This role has us outside in the elements for hours at a time, late at night, whatever the weather.
Bar Tender - Riverside Stadium
2022 - Present
I am a Bartender, floor runner, and back bar for a private room in the Riverside Stadium for home matches. I have done this each season since 2022.
Prop Making - Independent projects
2020 - Present
For years, I've made props for my own projects. This has involved Foam carving, puppet making, wood carving, clay/paste modeling, sewing, etc... and I’m interested to learn more.
Education
Film & TV Production BA (Hons) - Teesside University
2022 - 2025
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was a recipient of the Franc Roddam Scholarship
Interactive Design - The Northern School of Art
2022 - 2025
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Graded at a Distinction
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was nominated for the Principles Choice award
References
Vik Brown
Lifestyle student advisor and LGBTQ+ Focus Group Chair
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Teesside University
Tom Watson
Senior Lecturer in Transmedia Production
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Teesside University
Prop-Making
For several years, I have been working on my prop-making skills for my movies, often horror-themed.
As a contemporary prop maker, people have noted that I have amazing potential and am hoping to develop my skills while working with other creatives like myself.
Creative-Writing
Since I was young, Ive had a natural talent for creative writing and storytelling.
In the last few years, I have been developing my script writing and have written several short films that I have later directed.
Going forward, I hope to expand my proficiency and knowledge in professional writing.
