Martin Swift

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• Kate Elson
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About me

Born, raised and educated in Wigan, Lancashire, home of Northern Soul and pies.

Studied Fine Art at Leeds, began my career working at Granada TV Manchester, before emigrating to the big smoke and grafting my way up to becoming a director.

With over 15 years’ experience working in commercials, documentaries, music videos and film/TV titles sequences I consistently show passion in my work, striving for aesthetic beauty and a strong cinematic style in everything I throw myself at. My aim is to get it right and do justice to the imagery that has influenced me over the years, whether that's waiting for the perfect light on location or coaxing the best out of a performance.

I've been fortunate enough to work with some of the most prestigious ad agencies, innovative creatives and iconic brands including Armani, Puma, Triumph, BMW and Volvo.

Also, I'm very proud of the thought-provoking films I have made for respected charities covering issues including drug addiction, AIDS and homelessness.



Martin Swift.
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Additional information:
My recent work has primarily been as a Director, shooting cars with large crews of 40+, heavy lift drones, Russian Arms tracking vehicles etc, but I still love to shoot and happy to work as a DOP on suitable projects. I have tonnes of experience working on both location and in studios in all sorts of lighting sets ups, with the latest Digital formats,motion control and high speed phantom cameras. always happy to chat through a project.

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Director of Photography
Job Titles	Writer, Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Locations Scout, Locations Director / Manager, Distribution Coordinator / Manager, Teacher
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	BECTU (UK)