Mikkel Buda Svak

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Arkaos, ARRI Mirage, Dataton Trax, Final Cut Pro / X

I can use: Dataton Trax, Arri Imagine, Arri Mirage, Strand 550I, Arkaos, Yamaha DM1000, ETC Expression, Grand ma, Final Cut Pro / X

About me

Having worked in theatre and events since the age of 12, I started out as a circus performer working with the unicycle, juggling and magic; and moved from here into technical theatre, specialising in lighting design, but equally experinced in stage management, production management, theatre carpentry, rigging, basic live sound reinforcement and some special effects.

Through this and my work with physical theatre productions I moved on to train as a professional dancer and choreographer, and have worked as such, side by side with my design and technical work, for the last about 10 years.

I have as well been involved with the lighting and editing of various professional film productions - mainly shorts and arthouse cinema - and am a skilled off line editor on Final Cut Pro and AVID. Currently employed by Middlesex University my focus is now on the teaching and develeopment of design and technical production; though I can also be found teaching contemporary dance technique at Pineapple Studios in covent garden from time to time, and I continue to do research into the use of interactive lighting and video installations for performance, as well as produce my own choreography and film work.

Additionally I have worked for many years as a rock/rave lighting designer and continue to work on live events when I have the opportunity.
Additional skills:
PAT tester.

Extensive experience in large image projection and interactive video - currently involved with research into Infra Red masking techniques at Middlesex University, Dance Dept.

Has also been involved as Lighting Director on a variety of Film and TV productions.
Referees:
Please email for current updated referees if required, as I constantly do freelance work for new organisations.
Additional information:
Currently employed full time as Senior Technician in the Dance Department at Middlesex University, London, UK.

Regularly work as Lighting Director for C-12 Dance Theatre, and as Technical Manager for Outspoken Dance.

Also artistic Director for Afterglow Dance Theatre and Choreografilm. Has in addition worked as an independent LD, DSM and PM for 15 years.

Previous Lighting and Show Design credits include work for: C-12 Dance Theatre/Stratford Circus, Roskilde Festival (DK), Save Tibet concerts (D), Husets Teater (DK), Kaleidoskop (DK), Pakhus 11 (DK), Amnesty International, Red Cross (DK), World Games for the Deaf (WGD - DK), Man of the Year Awards, EuroPride, Hyperstate, Baby King Productions, Labyrinth (DK), Outpost Productions, Molab, SuEn Butoh company (SE), Base Dance -

Artists Include: Kosheen, Run DMC, Right Said Fred, Village People, Mann Friday, Baal, Kashmir, Miss Djaxx, Abe Duke; and numerous ballet and dance/performing arts installation artists and touring companies. (Full list available upon request).

Skills

Job Titles	Marketing / PR, Theatre Technician, Electrician, Lighting Designer, Rigger, Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator / Stunts, Creative Director, Lighting Tech / Operator, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Set Builder, Set Artist / Designer, Sound Designer, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Production Supervisor, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Production Assistant (PA), Producer
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	EU