1. Dan Bamfield
85 Leighton Road, Ealing, London, W13 9DR
Tel: 07590466968 Email: dlpbamfield@gmail.com
Show Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xph4XA4ErpM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/DanBam
Profile
A Film Production undergraduate with a high degree of diverse skills gained from numerous jobs and
experiences. Became very proficient at fast practical filmmaking from filming and editing Indian weddings.
An avid traveller who loves to experience different cultures, holds a TEFL qualification and has taught
English in China. I am trying to get positions within the camera department and to find outlets I can
publish my writing through to help me reach my goal of becoming a video journalist.
Skills
 Full Manual UK Driving License with no points (held for 2 years)
 Skilled on a computer (Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Excel, InDesign, Photoshop,
Lightroom etc.)
 Confident C100/FS100/XF100/NX5/A7/5D/6D/7D/70D/60D/D3100/D800 shooter
 Skilled photographer
 Capable Steadicam operator, Glidecam and Edelkrone sliders, dolly and tracks, lighting set ups
(Redheads, Pin spots, LED, Dedo) and Zoom sound equipment
 Positive, Presentable, polite and well-spoken with a warm tone
 Open minded and not judgmental
 Hard working and can solve problems in stressful situations
Filmmaking & Journalism Employment & Work Experience
 Wedding Videographer and Editor at Eternal Wedding Films in London from Mar 16 to Jun 16
In this role, I filmed Indian weddings and edited them into the feature film and highlights DVD back
at the editing room. I profoundly improved as a cameraman and editor from this role, finding
myself able to operate and execute decisions at great speed. I learned how to operate monopods,
sliders, gimbals, a Glidecam and becoming very efficient with using Final Cut Pro X.
 Graphical Designer and Journalist at What’s Happening Magazine in Brighton from Jul 14 to Mar 15
An internship that along with experience and published work I managed to gain some
qualifications. I become proficient in using InDesign with my time at WHM initially doing
photography and the graphic design on their article spreads. I then started to publish journalistic
work for them. I wrote film reviews and articles, my favourite article I did during my time at WHM
was an idea I pitched to my editor to go and interview a projectionist working at the Duke of York’s
Picturehouse in Brighton, one of the last projectionists within a dying trade.

2.  Freelance Videographer and Photographer from Apr 13 to present
Paid work as a DP on student films, filming and editing events, filming club nights, club
photography, promotional videos, music videos, colourist.
Employment & Work Experience
 Data and Research Assistant at University of West London Students’ Union from Sep 16 to present
Highly skilled use of Microsoft Excel to create complex formulas from large databases and
presenting the graphs and correlations in presentable ways via presentations for the rest of the
Union.
 Teacher (GCSE English and Science) at the London School of Tuition in London from Sep 16 to Jan
17
Teaching small classes of GCSE English and Science to children who are struggling at school.
Planned and delivered lessons along with setting and marking homework.
 Teacher (English as a second language) in Dongguan, China on Jul 16
Taught English to a class of over 30 Chinese 8-year-olds, this role included having to plan lessons
independently, and deliver them effectively in a manner that was interesting and engaging for the
whole class. The experience was phenomenal and hugely rewarding to see results come from my
efforts.
 Quality Lead Representative at University
of West London Students’ Union from Sep
15 to Sep 16
The role is a bit of a mix between an
admin officer and a supervisor to student
reps. Help Desk Operative & Porter at
Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
from Mar 15 to Sep 15
 Telesales Executive at Rocket Marketing
group in Brighton from Sep 14 to Nov 14
 Telephone Fundraiser at Pell & Bales in
Brighton from Mar 14 to Jun 14
 Volunteer Event First Aider for The British
Red Cross in Canterbury from Feb 12 to
Sep 13
 Running off a BBQ Stall (my own business)
at The Goods Shed in Canterbury from Jul
11 till Nov 12
A co-founded partnership with 2 eventual
employees.
 Catering Work and Counter Assistant at
Sodexo Prestige Scotland in Sandwich
during the Open Golf Championship 11
 Chip Shop Worker at Seven Seas Fish Bar &
Restaurant in Whitstable from May 08 to
Jun 09
 Sound & Lighting Engineer at Phoenix
Sound & Lighting; odd jobs for most of my
life (It’s my Father’s company)

3. Academic Qualifications
University of West London: Currently studying BA (Hons) Film Production
Canterbury College: 320 UCAS Points with A levels in Biology, Psychology and Anthropology
and a Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Chemistry
Barton Court Grammar School: 8 GCSEs including Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Product Design and Personal Cultural Studies
Other Qualifications: Level 2 Award in Graphic Design, Level 1 Award in Interactive Media
Interests & Hobbies
 Writing and filming my own films
 Travelling and meeting new people
 Photography (travel, street, landscape)
 Playing the bass guitar, guitar, harmonica and the mandolin
 Rock climbing
 Juggling and other circus skills (fire spinning, fire breathing)
 Graphical design work and photo & video editing
References Available on Request