Sol Rikweda
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2017 |
Director/Cinematographer/Editor.
Video |
Waiting for Sam / Sarah Says Sol Rikweda / Employed by the band 'Waiting for Sam' |
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2016 |
Editor
Event |
Sky Arts interactive installation Makez Rikweda / Sky Arts |
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2016 |
Producer/Director/cinematographer/editor
Film |
Blood, Sweat & Chokes Sol Rikweda / Independent award winning project |
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2016 |
Cameraman
Commercials & Industrials |
Charity video with Jonathan Edwards Antonia Wellington / New Moon |
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2015 |
Shadowed camera operations during live shows
Television |
Live News Kashif Mughal / Al Jazeera English |
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2015 |
Director/Cinematographer/Editor.
Commercials & Industrials |
Adobe Go Create Sol Rikweda / Gorilla Productions |
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2014 |
Cameraman/Photographer
Commercials & Industrials |
Photography/Filming for The Illustrated Nail Sophie Harris-Greenslade / The Illustrated Nail |
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2013 |
Co-Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Film |
Young Afghans Makez Rikweda / ORTV International, developed for Al Jazeera English's 'Witness Strand' |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2011 | Certificate in Cinematography, Shooting and Lighting for Film and Digital | London Film School |
2009 | Diploma in Practical Filmmaking | Metropolitan Film School |
2007 | BA (Hons) Drama and Politics | Kingston University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017, Editing studio, Panasonic GH4 camera, Sony EX3
I can use: Sony EX3, Editing studio, Panasonic GH4 camera, Adobe Premiere Pro Cc 2017
About me
SOL RIKWEDA: FILMMAKER | CINEMATOGRAPHER | EDITOR- Directed, shot and edited four part documentary web series on MMA fighters in the UK. 'Blood, Sweat & Chokes' was the winner of 'Best British Series' at Raindance Film Festival 2016 and one of five finalists for the Guardian Pitch at Sheffield Doc/Film Festival 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt2nISk6n_I&t=2s
http://solrikweda.wixsite.com/bloodsweatchokes
- Shot and edited live event multi-camera music video for independent band, Waiting for Sam
https://vimeo.com/217846911
- Produced short films and commercial adverts for clients including: Adobe (link), Teen Vogue, Gorilla Productions and New Moon https://vimeo.com/153947495
- Directed, filmed and edited a feature-length documentary 'Young Afghans' for ORTV International/ Al Jazeera English https://vimeo.com/154586391
MORE DETAILS BELOW
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My name is Sol Rikweda and I am a self-shooting filmmaker and editor based in London.
My last major project was an innovative four part documentary web series exploring the UK’s underground MMA scene through the journeys of three young British fighters. 'Blood, Sweat & Chokes' beat thousands of others to win the prestigious ‘Best British Series’ Prize at the Raindance Film Festival in 2016. It was also a finalist for ‘The Guardian Pitch’ at Sheffield Doc/Fest Film Festival 2016 and was showcased to hundreds of industry professionals.
In addition to working on my own artistic projects, I have produced films for clients such as Adobe and Teen Vogue, as well as independent production companies, including Gorilla Productions and New Moon. I have directed and edited music videos and live events with multiple cameras for independent bands, most recently 'Waiting for Sam'. I have also directed, filmed and edited a feature documentary film on Young Afghan students in Kabul for ORTV Media/Al Jazeera English.
I have extensive educational training in filmmaking and editing. In 2010, I completed my postgraduate course in practical filmmaking at the Metropolitan Film School based in Ealing Studios. I have also taken cinematography courses in shooting and lighting for film and digital video at the London Film School. I am highly confident working with a variety of cameras and possess my own Sony EX3-2 and Panasonic Lumex GH4 4K high definition kits. I am a skilled editor using a number of softwares including Avid Newscutter and Adobe Premier.
Furthermore, I have experience in news production and completed a three month placement at Al Jazeera English’s studios at The Shard. I received an overview of camera and lighting techniques, acted as ‘Floor Manager’ and carried out DTLs to other broadcast centres.
I am a multi-skilled and highly adaptable person who relishes working on creative projects. I can perform several key roles to an exceptionally high standard and take a huge amount of pride in my work ethic.
Referees:
KASHIF MUGHAL- Senior officer European Bureaus at Al Jazeera News. The Shard, 32 London Bridge St, London, SE19SG, UK.
Phone: +442034807203 Email: removed
BRIAN GILLINGHAM - motion graphics designer and VFX artist whose work has been featured on a range of platforms including feature films, music videos, corporate presentations and in the broadcast media. Brian’s previous clients include the BBC, Royal Albert Hall, O2 Arena, Ministry of Sound, Bloomberg Television and Sky News. Brian is currently leading the graphics team in charge of Sky News Snapchat application.
Phone: +447917362386 Email: removed
Additional information:
A link to my portfolio of films and projects: https://vimeo.com/user47465309
Link to 'Blood, Sweat & Chokes':
http://solrikweda.wixsite.com/bloodsweatchokes
https://www.facebook.com/bloodsweatchokes/?ref=br_rs
http://calendar.raindancefestival.org/films/blood-sweat-chokes
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Editor |
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Job Titles | Video Editor, Writer, Director, Producer, Studio Producer / Director, Camera Operator, Director of Photography (DOP), Videographer, Photographer, Camera Supervisor, Camera Assistant |
Years in industry | 6+ years |