Jake Simkin
Documents
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document fileJAKESIMKIN_RESUME_2023.docx
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
Shooter / Producer
Film |
The Fighting Season |
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| 2011 |
Shooter / Producer
Film |
The Extreme Tourist Afghanistan |
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| 2007 |
camera operator
Film |
Rhythm and Poetry - Feature documentary |
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| 2003 |
camera operator
Film |
L'Envie - Short Film, 35mm B&W |
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| 2010 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Bobo and Kipi - Children's Tv series |
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| 2020 |
Camera Operator
Film |
Silence, TV Pilot |
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| 2017 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Live from Mogadishu - Feature documentary |
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| 2013 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Head First - tv series (Lost in Syria) |
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| 2008 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Verite - Feature Drama |
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| 2004 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Shining the Ball, Short Film |
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| 2018 |
camera operator
Film |
Rockabul - Documentary |
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| 2017 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Larryland - Documentary |
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| 2015 |
Cinematographer - Kabul Unit
Film |
Rock the Kasbah - Feature Film |
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| 2004 |
Geared Head Camera Operator
Film |
My sister - Short film 35mm |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Diploma of Film and TV | Footscray City |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: RED Komodo Leica SL1 Sony A7iii
I can use: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, RED Komodo, RED Digital Cinema Cameras, Sony A7S III, Arri Alexa Mini, DJI Drones, GoPro, Mac Computer
About me
Adventurer / Writer / Film maker / Cinematographer / HumanitarianLicense & Passport
| Passport: | Yes |
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Camera Operator |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Video Editor, Producer, Cinematographer, Director |
| Organisations / Memberships | MEAA (AU) |
Highlights
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Have camera operated for feature dramas and documentary in all format from film to high end video and VR. Also able to operate drones.
24 Years experience -
I have worked in all sectors of photography. I started out working in fashion and rock n roll photography covering bands on tour to album covers. I later on became a war photographer for over 10 years and now return back into the commercial sector.