Joe Bor
Writer/Director/Producer of comedy and branded content
About Me
I am an experienced writer, director and producer of comedy content for a range of formats including television and advertising. I have recently created work for brands included BMW, Amazon and Nestle. I have also worked as a storyboard artist. I am currently available for work.Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Screenwriting and Production MA / Westminster University / 2011 | ||
| Screenwriting and Production MA | Westminster University | 2011 |
| Film and Animation BA / Arts Institute Bournemouth / 2003 | ||
| Film and Animation BA | Arts Institute Bournemouth | 2003 |
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Commercials
Corporate Communications
Mobile Content
Web Creation
Short Film
Theatre
Animation
Online Content
Video on demand
Language:
English (Conversational)
English (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
Skills/Permits:
Driving Licence
Work Permit EU
Casting
Commentary Writing
Secret Filming
Script Writing
Storytelling
Technical Skills:
Self Shooting
Final Cut
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro 7
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premier Elements
Adobe Premiere
Single Camera Directing
Adobe Photoshop
HD
Canon 5D
Canon 5D MKII
Canon 7D
DSLR
GoPro
Canon C300 Mark II
Canon 5D MKIII
Canon 7D MKII
4K
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Awards:
Winner: Webby Award for Skoda Commercial, 2016
Winner: The Brand Film Festival for Aviva Commercial, 2017
Nominated: The British Independent Film Festival, Cleveland and Key West Film Festivals ‘Best Short Film’ for ‘Feathers’ starring Marcus Brigstocke, 2020
Winner: LA and Paris International Music Video Festivals ‘Best Music Video’ for ‘Passive Aggression’ starring Dominic Frisby, 2020
Winner: Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival and Vegas Movie Awards ‘Best Short Film’ for ‘Clown’ starring Seann Walsh, 2021
Winner: Miami Indies and LA Indies Festivals ‘Best Feature Documentary’ and Unrestricted View Film Festival ‘Best Documentary Director’ for ‘Ian Cognito: A Life And A Death Onstage’ starring Matt Lucas, James Acaster, Stewart Lee and Jo Brand, 2022
‘Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death Onstage’ can currently be seen on Amazon Prime.