Samuel Lester 07904490198 samlester100@gmail.

com Profile A film and Television Production student with a background in making professional style films from a young age, looking to undertake valuable work experience within the industry. A motivated and enthusiastic individual, driven and committed to learning and achieving results within the film and television industry. Will excel within both a team and self driven work environment, with the ability to think clearly and logically. Employment May 2012 - Asylum (Feature Film) Assisted in all Lighting and electrical setups involved in the shoot June 2011 - September 2011 - Volunteer Work (Ghana) Teaching in local deprived schools, helping with the construction and renovation of schools, sponsored and supported a new library in the village, assisted in the painting of new and old schools. November 2009 - September 2010 - "Extra" with Mad Dog Casting Worked as an extra on numerous commercial productions including Frank Musik and Just Jack music videos, and KFC and McDonalds TV commercials September 2008 - February 2009 - Tourist guide/Game ranger (South Africa) Delivered guiding experiences through game reserve, including game walks and bush drives. Provided an excellent customer services for guests staying at the lodge regarding the bush and the game lodge.

Education
2010 - Present - BA Hons Television and Film Production, University of Portsmouth A rigorous television and digital film production course that strives for independent thinking, creative competency and professionalism in the production of digital short films and television programme making.
First year modules: Second year modules: Third Year Modules - Fiction Short Film: Scripting -Fiction Short Film: Production -Creative Platforms -Written Project -Major Project

- Studying Media - Film Studies 3: Text and Context - "The Gaze" - Single Camera Production - Autobiographical Practises - TV Studio Production - "City Spaces" - Issues in Contemporary Media - Film Studies 1: Introduction to Film - Student Enterprise TV - Film Studies 2: Textual Analysis - Portraits of Life: Narrative non-fiction - Advanced Video Editing - Visual Research and Development

March 2009 - April 2010 - Diploma in Media Studies, The London College studied media, politics, psychology, video editing and logo design, with a particular focus on industry standard techniques. March 2008 - August 2008 - Field Guide Development Program, The Nature College - Advanced Field Guide (THETA 0036) - Trails Guide (THETA 0037) - View potential dangerous animals (SAQA 8459) and use a rifle (SAQA 10750) - Tracker Level 1 (THETA 8460) Skills Full UK Driving Licence IT/ Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Final Cut Pro Avid Media Composer Technical Equipment: JVC HD100/110, HM100 SONY PD170, Z7, EX1, EX3 CANON C300 Directional/Omni microphones/Booms Mixpre/SQN Mixer Dedo Lights Hotlights Track & Dolly Interests I regularly enjoy sports including basketball, badminton, tennis and going to the gym. Relish travelling the world to experience history and diverse cultures. vast interest in all types of music, and enjoy playing the piano I am a people person and love to spend time with my friends and family. References available on request