Will Dorrien-Smith Pro

Fascinated by video cameras from an early age, I’ve directed, filmed or edited hundreds of short documentaries, branded content videos, commercials, fashion promos, music videos, short films and corporate videos.

My work has been screened on MTV, at London Fashion Week, the Barbican Cinema, The Guardian Online, The Huffington Post and Vice. I’ve filmed in studios, dense forests, crowded music venues, and derelict industrial land.

Whatever the subject matter, whatever the environment, I aim to create films that are striking and engaging. I have my own camera gear, audio gear, lighting and drone.

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August 2019:

Freelance Editor and Motion Graphics at NBCUniversal

- Creating short form videos for digital distribution for shows like The Good Place, American Ninja Warrior, and Bring the Funny. 

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June 2019:

Freelance Editor at Malka Media

https://malkamedia.com/

- Creating short form videos for digital distribution, as well as editing podcasts. 

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May 2019:

Cinematographer / Drone Pilot / Editor for Taiwan Foraminifera Project

- Filming a scientific expedition in Taiwan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVMaSNOIs8

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2016 - 2019:

Director of Photography at Vertical Networks

“We make the biggest mobile-first shows and channels in the world.”

   - Developing look and style for a vertical or portrait frame

   - Directing small and large camera teams for unscripted content

   - Creating shows with viewership’s of 5 to 15 million views in a weekend

   - Creating specific visual styles for multiple distribution formats:

           o Snapchat, Facebook, Television

2015 – 2016:

Camera Operator / Director / Editor at Digital Natives Content

   - “Brand Storytelling for the connected generation”

   - Creating branded content & commercials for distribution on:

           o Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Television

2013 – 2015:

Freelance DP / Editor, creating branded content for clients such as:

            o M&C Saatchi, Universal Music, Reebok, Coca-Cola, Financial Times

2012 – 2013:

DP / Editor for Crane.tv, an Arts Online Video Magazine

   - Shooting and editing interviews with artists, architects, designers, musicians

   - Covering large art events around the world, including Brazil, Italy and France.

2008 – 2013:

Freelance DP / Director / Editor for music videos and branded content

   - Working with production companies like Blink Productions and 2AM films

   - Filming concerts for Universal Music, Virgin Records and Polydor

EDUCATION:

2007 – 2010:

Bachelors degree in Film and Television -  University of Westminster, London