Martin Doyle - M.A. Film (Master of Arts).

• Director

• Writer

• Filmmaker

• Video Producer

• Videographer

• Video Editor

• Content Creator

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SUMMARY

 

• Filmmaker, Producer and Director for multiple corporate, entertainment, social media and online projects for 10+ years.

• Over 15 Years of industry set and studio experience covering online media, theatre, gaming, film and television.

• 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, Camera Operator, Writer, Director). 

• Live entertainment production experience as a writer, director, choreographer and producer at professional venues.

• Proven track record of producing video productions in varying styles and formats. 

• 2 Years Experience in video games development house, working on console games and CGI animation.

• Excellent communicator and collaborator.

• Dedicated to continued learning in: Screenwriting, directing, cinematography, lighting, post production, colour design.

• Energetic, instinctive problem solver with great creative, artistic vision.  

• Guest lecturer at SAE Institute and West London University for film production and screen acting. 

• Professional Actor (Retired).  Agent - Morwenna Preston Management London (15 Years).  

 

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

 

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

 

SOFTWARE:  Adobe Premiere Pro; Adobe After Effects; Adobe Audition; Adobe Media Encoder; Davinci Resolve Studio; Microsoft Office; AppleOS, Google Suite; Celtx; Yamdu; Basecamp; Mondays; Slack, OBS Studio, Handbrake, ChatGPT, Claude - Learning Unreal Engine

 

EDUCATION: Master of Arts (Merit) in Film  Raindance, London / Accredited by Staffordshire University

Focuses: Story Structure, Character Arcs, Theme in storytelling/Screenwriting and No/Low Budget Film Production.

 

CAMERA OPERATION: Hybrid, Mirrorless, Cinema. DJI Gimbal - Ronin S 1/2/3/4, Basic Drone Operation

Experience

Firefish Software as Marketing Technical Expert - Videographer / All-Round Filmmaker / Content Creator/ Video Producer

Jan 2024 - August 2026

Highly successful video content production for Firefish Social Media Channels and company website for new business, top-funnel lead generation, brand promotion, product announcements and key messaging. As a result Firefish had leading video content for the CRM Software companies in 2024-2025 

• Writing Scripts and idea generation - solo and participating/leading brainstorming sessions.

• Devising best video types and video formats to best present subjects and engage customers, clients and attract new subscribers whilst promoting business via Social Media

• Collaborating with project and product leads to be sure videos achieve brand/CRM software capability accuracy for Social Media

• Adhering to brand style and messaging.

• Video Producer - Video production workflow, technical requirements, casting best staff for video and set design.

• Video Director - Directing performances of members of staff for all video styles whilst guiding the improvement of on-camera presence and presenting techniques.

• Video Editor - Including use of video templates, devising graphics, animations, closed captions, audio mixing, music selection, sound effects, visual effects, colour correcting and grading - including devising a specific ‘look’ for Firefish video presentation and media management.  

• Videography - camera operation, gimbal operation, studio based shooting, location filming, guerrilla shooting events shooting/ capture and live-streaming (YouTube), Lighting setups, set arrangements, managing kit, audio recording / monitoring, Greenscreen setups (including lighting).

• Content Management/Social Media

 

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

July 2022 - July 2023

Responsible for creating video highlight and interview reels for big multinational Fortune 500 companies, capturing live corporate events worldwide.

• Shooting and editing videos for online marketing, social media, 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

 

Domestika (UK) as Filmmaker (Director / Videographer/Content Creator)
May 2021 - May 2022
Responsible for Directing and videoing the studio shoot of online courses for one of the world's leading online course companies, featuring leading creative and art industry professionals.

• Directing and camera operating  multicam shoot and setup

• Directing course leaders and presentation of courses

• Filming one full course a week including trailer for Social Media 

• Devising, directing and camera operating, creative sequences and detailed shots

• Responsible for Managing  Co-filmmaker

• Studio and location shooting 

• Strict adherence to Domestika style guide and workflow

 

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

Sept 2010 - May 2021

Skilfully created, crafted and published numerous short film and video projects for corporate clients, small and medium business, actors, dancers, artists, arts organisations as well as other professional groups. Companies 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 Jewellers (Kensington), Kazzum Arts Projects, Rose Theatre (Kingston), Arts Depot (London), Engage Media and numerous others.

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

Shooting studio online company training videos for this interactive training software company. 

Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

• Writing and devising content for an online digital interactive video training platform. 

• Green screen studio and lighting setup/ shooting performance

 

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

April 2013 - Dec 2019 

Creating memorable concepts and stories with this digital video production boutique, tailoring products to clients needs with a focus on their brand identity, resulting in corporate videos/social media with an emotional connection to their intended audiences.

• Directing performances, staging and blocking for actors/non-actors, videos and audio media.

• Video editing/ colour correction and grade on the following  programs; Adobe Creative Cloud, Davinci Resolve.