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JOSHUA O'BRIEN

 

Student – BA in Film

 

SAE

Dubai

UAE

 

Phone: 00 971 4 420 7104 (Home)

Phone: 00 971 50 857 1189 (Mobile)

 

Email: j.obrien@saedubai.com


 

BACKGROUND

I have always had an eye for anything visual, whether it be through art or media that catches your eye, or your interest, and makes an impact. I possess a creative flair, have an appetite for hard work and work well with people. I am looking to forge my way to develop a career in a world that I find invigorating and stimulating.

 

EDUCATION

    

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Arabian Ranches, Dubai, UAE

 

GCSE  2015

 

English Literature C; English Language A; Mathematics C; Single Science C; Double Science C;

Graphics C; Art C; ICT C.

 

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE – COURSES 2017

 

Psychology 5; Art 4; Design Technology 4; English Language/Literature 4; Mathematics 3.

Total – 20 points across five subjects.

 

SAE Institute - Dubai  2017-19

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At the moment I am halfway through completing my degree in film at SAE Institute Dubai, its been challenging but I'm enjoying learning about the industry and creating a wide range of projects.


 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

COMICON PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER

I was part of the Comiccon Media team in 2016 and was able to meet and interview actors such as Christoper Lloyd, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Nick Frost, and Max Landis; it was an experience I will never forget.

 

DIRECTED OMAR ADDIS MUSIC VIDEO
I was asked to Direct a music video for the musician Omar Addis. LOCATION SCOUT FOR BLIND JUSTICE

My first time being in the location department was on Blind Justice, it was enjoyable scouting for places to shoot and finding different locations which may of not worked but may be used in the future.

 

CAMERA OPERATOR ON THE ORANGE GARAGE ‘86

I was approached by a director at the end of 2017 who needed an extra camera man for an event held at The Orange Garage. I went down and assisted the team working on a short catchy annual video which wouldtempt more people to come back for the year after.

 

CREATED ADVERTISING FILM FOR VILLA BEORCHIA

I was flying my drone around the south of France, when I was asked by the owners of a rentable holiday villa if I was able to come to their home to film a promotional video that would advertise their villa (on a professional website) to potential people who would come and rent said villa.

 

CAMERA OPERATOR ON THE LEGEND OF MAI THAI

I worked as a camera operator on a shoot with ‘the old coach’ a british legend in Mai Thai

 

DIRECTOR/CAMERA OPERATOR ON IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RED AND BLUE
I directed and shot the short documentary on James Dixon the innovated indie musician

 

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS/INTERESTS/EXPERIENCE


 

PEER COUNSELLOR – JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL, DUBAI

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During my time in Sixth Form I was a certified Peer Counsellor for the younger years of the secondary school, helping troubled students with managing their time and helping them overcome challenges at school.

 

ASSISTANT AT DU GYM – WEEKEND WORK

 

I taught children from ages 5 to 16 to do pre-gymnastics, helping them was tough as I never really took part in gymnastics when I was younger, never the less it was an interesting experience.

 

STUDENT LEADER AT SPLAT CAMP – SUMMER JOB

 

I worked at the summer camp that took place in Dubai over the summer and Easter breaks, I worked as a Student Leader  for over three years. The job required a lot of responsibility and initiative which was very satisfying.

 

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JESS WATER POLO PLAYER OF THE SEASON 2014

FULL DRIVERS LICENSE

TRAVEL (Europe/Australasia)

LONG STANDING INTERESTS ARE PHOTOGRAPHY AND STAND UP COMEDY

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