Paul Sparkes
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Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Photographer
Event |
RBI Global Conference | Montreal, Canada Shooters Media / Russell Bedford International |
Montreal, Canada |
| 2023 |
Video Editor
Video |
Humza Arshad - Actor Promo Big Deal Films |
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| 2023 |
Video Editor
Film |
'Unavailable' - Short Film Alexander Ehrenreich / AXE Productions |
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| 2023 |
Video Editor
Video |
Accounting Influencers Podcast Accounting Influencers Limited |
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| 2023 |
Video Editor
Commercials & Industrials |
Pearl By Davids - Advertising Promo Davids Bridal |
|
| 2022 |
Video Editor
Video |
Maya Youssef - Finding Home | Music Album Promo Seven Gates / Maya Youssef |
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| 2022 |
Video Editor
Television |
Monét X Change - Promo Monét X Change |
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| 2022 |
Photographer
Event |
RBI Global Conference | Vienna, Austria Shooters Media / Russell Bedford International |
Vienna, Austria |
| 2021 |
Camera Operator / Video Editor
Online & Multimedia |
Grimmfest | 2018-2021 Grimmfest Festival - Manchester's International Festival of Fantastic Films |
Odeon, Manchester |
| 2019 |
Director / Camera Operator / Editor
Film |
Three Scratches North Paul Sparkes / Shooters Media |
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| 2018 |
Lighting Assistant
Television |
Countdown, Judge Rinder Dock10 |
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| 2018 |
Camera Operator
Commercials & Industrials |
Burnley F.C. | Dafabet Word Cup Promo Paul Coppack / Shooters Media |
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| 2018 |
Camera Operator, Co-Editor
Film |
Jerusalem or Bust Nicholas Jones / Breakspear Inc. |
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| 2017 |
Camera Operator
Commercials & Industrials |
BKR International | London Paul Coppack / Shooters Media |
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| 2017 |
Director, Co-Editor
Film |
Good Game, Good Game Paul Sparkes / Shooters Media |
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| 2017 |
Camera Operator
Television |
Rajas of Rajasthan Rizwan Iqbal / Love and Etiquette |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BA (HONS) Broadcasting and Communications | John Moores University, Liverpool |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: I currently shoot with Canon for photography and video (RF Mirrorless) RF 24-105mm, RF 50mm, (a mix of vintage lenses) Manfrotto tripod, (Rode mics, Zoom field recorders etc), plus much more. Ask for enquiries. Based in Lancashire.
I can use: Recording Studio, Zoom Recorders, Aputure Lights, Canon Cameras, Tripods, Boom Mic / Boom Kit, Panasonic Gh5, Led Lighting Kit, C Stands, Macbook Pro / Laptop, Film Photography, Slider, Rode Microphone, Mac Computer, Rode Microphones, Go Pro Cameras, Sennheiser Microphones, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Draft, Adobe Suite
About me
Hey there! I'm Paul (or Sparky to most) a Greater Manchester filmmaker. I've been occupying the creative freelance scene since 2010, and it's been one heck of a ride – a whole decade of it. (wow!)From napkin ideas to on-location madness to silver screen showtime, I've worked in everything from promos and commercials to features. The 2020’s has allowed me to work more with editing remotely, collaborating with a colourful client base from all over the world. But I’m happiest in the real world with people I can create, share and problem solve with.
Editing has become my focus and I've clocked in thousands of hours crafting everything from feature films to those fun-sized social media promos. And when I'm not glued to video monitors, I'm out there as a cameraman and photographer. I've taken my lenses on a journey across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and even Canada. I love it when travel and work mix!
When I'm not busy with client work, I'm cooking up my own little adventures. I've created (and collaborated) on a bunch of short and experimental films, a few documentaries, and I've danced to the rhythm of some incredible artists. Lately, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with talents like Syrian musician Maya Youssef, the fabulous American TV host and drag queen Monét X Change, and the rising star comedian Humza Arshad. Oh, and my recent short films have graced the big screen at HOME Manchester, national film festivals, and some special events.
Please do not hesitate to get in contact. It would be great to hear from you. Sparky
Additional information:
Full UK Driving License
First Aid trained
CURRENT BROAD CAMERA EXPERIENCE:
Mirrorless: Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Blackmagic,
CURRENT SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:
(Adobe CC) Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition, Red Giant, FilmConvert, Descript, ChatGPT etc.
Former good experience with Final Cut Pro. I'm easily adaptable to new and former NLE software.
License & Passport
| Passport: | Yes |
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Camera Operator |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Sound Operator / Engineer, Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer, Writer, Director, Production Assistant (PA), Production Support, Camera Operator, Photographer, Boom Operator, Video Editor, Sound Editor, Marketing / PR |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |