Martin Doyle

I love telling stories. I love film, moving image and motion art. Nothing is better than working with a crew of people creating, solving problems, capturing something devised in the moment or a shot that has taken time to plan and execute. I love finding the life in an edit, an sequence or film that speaks beyond cuts, transitions and effects. Connecting a message, an image, an identity to an audience is the goal. 

I am a video professional, extremely creative, a great collaborator and also happy to do my own thing. I have professional experience in front of the camera and a Masters in Film. 

• 30 Years of industry set and studio experience covering online media, theatre, gaming, film and television (Actor & Director). 
• Director and Filmmaker - short films and stage productions. 
• Award winning narrative short film Producer, Director and Writer with International film festival credits. 
• 7 + Years contracted in media and development houses as Filmmaker (Editor, Videographer - owner/operator, Writer, Director). 
• Live entertainment production experience as a writer, director, choreographer and producer at professional venues.
• 2 Years Experience in video games development house, working on console games and CGI animation.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.
• Proven track record of producing video productions in varying styles and formats. (Corporate, Event, Online Content, Company Profile, Interviews, Set Production, Online Courses, Narrative and Drama). 
• Energetic, instinctive problem solver with great creative, artistic vision.  
• Guest lecturer at SAE Institute and West London University for film production and screen acting. 
• Creative Writer  - Screenplays, web and marketing copy
   

KEY SKILLS :  Editing (including colour correcting, grading and basic audio editing); Videography and camera operation; Frame composition; Visual storytelling; Directing; Concept Creation; Character Creation; Story development; Performance direction (physical/voice/stage blocking/screen); Screenwriting; Motion graphics; Producing; Scheduling; Budgeting; Production leadership / Management.

SOFT SKILLS: Leadership; Motivation; Strategic problem solving; Empathy; Collaboration; Positive attitude; Patient; Calm and logical under pressure; Strong communicator; Growth mindset - always learning; Commercially minded; Diplomatic; Honest; Responsible and mindful.   

SOFTWARE:  Adobe Premiere Pro; Adobe After Effects; Adobe Audition; Davinci Resolve Studio; Red Giant Effects; Microsoft Office Suite; Celtx; Yamdu; Basecamp; Mondays; Slack.

 EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Film  Raindance, London / Accredited by Staffordshire UniversityFocuses: Story Structure, Character Arcs, Theme in storytelling/Screenwriting and No/Low Budget Film Production.

CAMERA OPERATION: SONY FX6, FX3, FS7, FS100, A65/6300, EX3/1. BlackMagic BMPCC 4K/6K. CANON C100, C300, 5D. DJI Ronin S 1/2/3

Recent Experience

Informa PLC (UK) as Video Producer (Videographer / Editor)

July 2022 - July 2023

• Responsible for filming corporate interviews and capturing live corporate events worldwide
• Shooting and editing videos for online marketing, sponsored interviews, branding and online advertising within quick turn-around
• Team lead and solo videoing 
• Devise shooting and lighting setups for each location
• Communication with Project Managers/stakeholders for each event
• Sourcing and booking flights internationally
• Problem solving on location
• Adhering to health and safety 

Domestika (UK) as Filmmaker (Director / Videographer)

May 2021 - May 2022

• Responsible for studio shoot of online courses
• Directing and camera operating  multicam shoot and setup
• Directing course leaders and presentation of courses
• Filming one full course a week including trailer
• Devising, directing and camera operating, creative sequences and detailed shots
• Responsible for co-filmmaker’s
• Studio and location shooting 
• Write up full notes and reports for easy workflow/editors
• Strict adherence to Domestika style guide and workflow

Freelance Producer / Director / Writer / Filmmaker (Videographer / Editor)

Sept 2004 - May 2021

Delivering services and skills as a Freelance Director, Writer, Producer, and all-round filmmaker, with passion, humour and inexhaustible energy. Skillfully created, crafted and published numerous short film and  video projects for corporate clients, business to  business,  actors, dancers, artists, arts organisations as well as other professional groups. Companies I have made videos for include:  International Herald Tribune & New York Times (New York), Fuel FX (USA) Firehouse Ltd (London) Actors One Stop Shop (London) Bayer PLC, Johnson & Johnson PLC, Kingfisher PLC, Domaine Gayda Wines (France), NHS, Alberteen (Indie Band Music Videos) Anoushka Jewelers (Kensington), Kazzum Arts Projects, Rose Theatre (Kingston), Arts Depot (London), Engage Media and numerous others.
 

AGENCY / PRODUCTION COMPANY CONTRACTS:

Luma One Ltd (UK / Canada / USA) as Content Creator / Videographer / Writer / Presenter

Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

• Writing and devising content for online digital interactive video training platform. 
• Green screen studio and lighting setup/ shooting performance
   

Click Shark Media Ltd (Croydon) as Digital Content Producer/ Video Director / Videographer / Editor

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

• Written, produced and directed a whole series of videos including testimonial, promotional, product and presenter explainer videos for product launch.
• Audience generation; writing scripts aimed at each target audience group. 
• Managing talent and casting. 
• Shoot location scout and scheduling.
• Camera operation, lighting set-ups on location and in studio.Travel around London, visiting actors houses for iphone-based shooting - testimonial content. 
• Editing and grading with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects and PhotoShop) including text graphics and animation. Editing, music and sourcing online stock footage.
   

Insitu Digital Ltd  (London) as  Writer / Video Director / Video Editor/ Co-Producer / Videographer 

April 2013 - Dec 2019

• Creating memorable concepts and stories, tailoring products to clients needs with a focus on their brand identity, resulting in corporate videos with an emotional connection to their intended audiences.
• Directing performances, staging and blocking for actors/non-actors, enhancing the impact of films, videos and audio media.
• Video editing/ colour correction and grade on the following  programs; Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Davinci Resolve.
   

Actors One Stop Shop Ltd  (London) as Video Editor, Video Director, Camera Operator

Nov 2010 -June 2011

• My skills as a drama Director allowed the company to achieve its goal of directing (up to) 4 scenes a day for actor showreels. My responsibility included visual storytelling, genre, actor performance, blocking and staging. 
• Devising the day-to-day shooting schedule, I led the crew and actors. We’d walk into the studio in the morning then leave at the end of the day having shot all the material required. Each scene featured between 3-5 setups.  I also edited the scenes (including colour grading and audio editing), providing actors with showreels that resulted in their finding professional work . 
• Camera Operated on actors scenes and music videos.
   

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Actor (Retired).  Agent - Morwenna Preston Management. 

Mar 1995 - Feb 2015

Professional Actor for stage, television, web, video, theatre and workshops (leader). Featured in projects by many companies including; BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery Channel, Shakespeare's Globe, Birmingham Rep, Theatre Royal Bath, Ikea, E-Sure, HSBC, NSPCC, Arla Foods, Warner Brothers and numerous others. An ‘all-round’ actor experienced  in children’s theatre, comedy, physical theatre, motion capture, voice acting, presenting, pantomime, classic theatre,  modern theatre and drama.

Relevant Courses 

Filmmakers Masterclass Series - Raindance;  Screenwriting Foundation Certificate Course - Raindance; Film Business Plan – Raindance; Digital Filmmaking – Living Spirit;  Producer Seminar Series – New Producers Alliance; Digital Filmmaking - Living Spirit. Digital Marketing - Google Garage.

*References available upon request.

MA - Masters Degree in Film (Merit)
Focus on Low Budget Film Production, Story Structure, Character Arcs and Themes.