BRITAIN LONIE
The film industry has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My father is a film editor and my childhood was steeped in the culture of cinema. I have always been passionate about the medium and have pursued a career in the industry since I was old enough to fetch coffee.
In my early teens I worked as a runner at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom. Being around the buzz of a set deepened my passion for the business and it was here that I learned the fundamentals of film & television. Following my stint at Pinewood, I was offered a role as a production assistant for TwoFour Group in 2015. Here I learned the etiquette and discipline required for larger scale productions and was lucky enough to work on “Born to Kill” and “Ibiza Weekender” among many other projects.
Having learned the tricks of the trade in such revered studios in the UK, I returned back to New York with confidence and interned at REELARC, a 'Scene Creation' production company for actors. Before long I was hired as their lead DOP and have been creating scenes for them ever since. The fast-paced and high-pressure nature of REELARC has given me invaluable experience across a range of disciplines, as I am solely responsible for the technical aspects of the scenes; I set up the lights, design the set, and am in complete charge of camera operation and editing. This has given me a uniquely versatile range at every level of the filming process.
Out-with REELARC, I have also worked as an editor on commercial jobs such as “Deal or No Deal UK” and non-commercial independent projects in California. I am trained in both Final Cut Pro and Avid and am used to working for fast-paced organizations and high-end projects.
Resume
Director Of Photography
RYAN LONIE CREATIVE
Sep 2020 – Present (8 mos)
I work with Ryan Lonie Creative to DOP or simply camera operate music videos, stock footage, interviews and more.
Director Of Photography
ReelOne Productions
Jan 2021 – Present (4 mos)
I am one of their New York DOP's; in charge of location scouting and filming stock footage of NYC for REELONE productions.
Director Of Photography
REELARC
Oct 2018 – Present (2 yrs 7 mos)
I work alongside a Reelarc director and am responsible for Reelarc's visual elements. My primary duties include developing a film's visual style, determining lighting and composition and planning camera angles. Since we only have two crew on set for Reelarc scenes I also gaff, set up/strike lights and equipment, and operate our camera.
Production Manager
Thundercrack LTD.
Aug 2018 – Present (2 yrs 9 mos)
I oversee all light and sound set up for our theatrical and commercial productions.
Lead Film Editor
ChaelDion Group Intl
Feb 2014 – Present (7 yrs 3 mos)
In charge of editing and overseeing all media projects, and filming and producing films for multiple companies through ChaelDion Group clients. Excellent in both Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
Intern
REELARC
Aug 2018 – Oct 2018 (3 mos)
Interning for Reelarc and Actor's Launchpad; responsibilities included: Going on location and setting up lighting and camera equipment for shooting. Camera Operating for scenes. Setting up Lav mics and adjusting sound levels on actors. Doing admin work in the reelarc office.
Production Assistant
PINEWOOD STUDIOS LIMITED
Jan 2015 – Aug 2015 (8 mos)
Set up lighting and camera equipment. Fetch and carry items, such as equipment, scripts, props, and tapes. Sort out kit bags. Transcribe productions tapes. Use clapper boards, and write down shot lists.
Production Assistant
The Actors Studio
Aug 2014 – Apr 2015 (9 mos)
Gaffer
The Farm Group
Jun 2014 – Aug 2014 (3 mos)
Internship
Twofour
Jan 2014 – Mar 2014 (3 mos)
Production assistant for twofour productions; responsibilities included: Going on location and setting up lighting and camera equipment for shooting. Logging B-roll footage and organising footage after each shoot day. And I co-edited an episode of Deal or No Deal Uk.
Education
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associate's degree, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
2015 – 2017