Jess Mills
Shooting Researcher
About Me
Highly motivated Shooting Researcher with experience working on a range of factual formats for ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, National Geographic and CuriosityStream. Graduated from the NFTS in May 2021 with MA Directing & Producing Science & Natural History.Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Self-shooting across genres: How to be a versatile freelancer / Screenskills / 2024 | ||
| Self-shooting across genres: How to be a versatile freelancer | Screenskills | 2024 |
| Value of Neurodiversity in the Workplace / BBC / 2024 | ||
| Value of Neurodiversity in the Workplace | BBC | 2024 |
| Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production Training / Screenskills / 2023 | ||
| Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production Training | Screenskills | 2023 |
| Tackling Harassment and Bullying At Work Certificate / Screenskills / 2023 | ||
| Tackling Harassment and Bullying At Work Certificate | Screenskills | 2023 |
| Creative feedback: how to give and receive it well / Screenskills / 2023 | ||
| Creative feedback: how to give and receive it well | Screenskills | 2023 |
| Mental Health Resilience / BBC / 2023 | ||
| Mental Health Resilience | BBC | 2023 |
| MA Directing & Producing Science & Natural History / The National Film and Television School / 2021 | ||
| MA Directing & Producing Science & Natural History | The National Film and Television School | 2021 |
| Sustainable Production / Albert / 2019 | ||
| Sustainable Production | Albert | 2019 |
| High Risk Environment Health & Safety / First Option / 2019 | ||
| High Risk Environment Health & Safety | First Option | 2019 |
| 1:1 BA Television Production / The University of Westminster / 2018 | ||
| 1:1 BA Television Production | The University of Westminster | 2018 |
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Commercials
Theatre
Live Events
Non Broadcast
Online Content
Short Film
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Skills/Permits:
Archive Clearance
Commentary Writing
Driving Licence
Heath And Safety Training
Script Writing
Secret Filming
Skiing
Storytelling
Casting
Hostile Environment
Technical Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
After Effects
Avid Media Composer
Canon 7D MKII
Canon C300 Mark III
Data Wrangling
DSLR
Film
Final Cut Pro
GoPro
Lighting
Self Shooting
Sound Recording
Stills
Studio Experience
16mm
Avid
Canon 5D MKII
Hyperlapse
Lighting Camera
Remote Location Training
Single Camera Directing
Steadicam
Awards:
Vinilonga: Summer Edition Short Film Showcase 2021 Shortlist.
Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Awards 2020 Shortlist and Special Commendation.
Distinction in MA Dissertaion: Seeing The Unseen.
Student Excellence Award for both year 1 and year 2 at university.