Alfie Kalder
London
Summary
Recent Goldsmiths (University of London) MA Cinematography graduate. Bilingual; English and French. Working knowledge of multiple camera types as well as editing experience on Adobe Premiere Pro and Da Vinci Resolve. Hardworking, creative team player eager to learn and gain a foothold in the TV and film industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Foxroad Productions (foxroadtv.com)
Nice
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the production of various travel and culture programs for TV Monaco.
- Edited marketing promo for ‘Summer on the Riviera’ series pitch.
- Conducted interviews in French and English and supported the production team in capturing high-quality content.
- Coordinated and transported equipment to multiple shoot locations, ensuring timely and efficient setups.
- Anticipated production needs, contributing to the smooth execution of shoots.
Director of Photography
Goldsmiths University of London
05.2024
- DoP; “Living on the Edge” MA Final Film.
- A 15 min short drama about men’s mental health, filmed on location in Cornwall.
- Filmed using the ARRI AMIRA camera with XEEN prime lenses, Red Komodo with Vespid primes and DJI Mini 4 Pro drone.
- Collaborated closely with the director and production team from pre-production to post-production.
- Responsible for filming, lighting and overseeing edit and grade.
Cinematographer
Goldsmiths University of London
02.2024
- Shooting with the ARRI AMIRA camera with XEEN prime lenses.
- Lighting in studio with equipment that included: ARRI HMI’s, Dedo lights, ARRI Tungsten lights and Aladdin LED panels.
- Finding the correct compositions and camera movements that could meaningfully progress the story.
- Contributed to the colour grading process, ensuring the film’s visuals matched the director's vision.
Runner
Shooters Ltd
London
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Production assistant/runner on short dramas for the NHS.
- Assisted rig/de-rig of locations.
- Responsible for transporting a variety of production equipment from one location to another.
Runner
Foxroad Productions
Nice
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Runner on several documentary shoots.
- General Assistant to crew members.
- Assisted rig/de-rig of locations.
Events Coordinator
Goldsmiths University of London
01.2024 - 09.2024
Bartender
Wakabar
Nice
06.2023 - 09.2023
Camp America Counsellor
Camp Westmont
Pennsylvania
06.2022 - 08.2022
Education
MA - Cinematography
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, UK01.2024
BA Hons Degree - Film, Television and Digital Production
Royal Holloway, University of London
London, UK07-2023
International Baccalaureate -
International School of Nice
Nice, France07-2020
Skills
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
- ARRI AMIRA
- RED Komodo
- Sony Fx3
- BlackMagic Cinema Camera 6K
- Sony Alpha 7 III
- Cannon XF 305
- Panasonic GH5
- Production to postproduction workflow
- Data management
- Camera operation
- Lighting setups
References
- Brian Fawcett, MA Cinematography personal tutor, Goldsmiths University of London. Brianfawcett@fastmail.fm
- Jon Dickinson, DoP and Company Director, Shooters Ltd. Email: jonshooter@gmail.com
Timeline
Production Assistant
Foxroad Productions (foxroadtv.com)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Director of Photography
Goldsmiths University of London
05.2024
Cinematographer
Goldsmiths University of London
02.2024
Events Coordinator
Goldsmiths University of London
01.2024 - 09.2024
Bartender
Wakabar
06.2023 - 09.2023
Camp America Counsellor
Camp Westmont
06.2022 - 08.2022
Runner
Shooters Ltd
09.2020 - 04.2022
Runner
Foxroad Productions
01.2019 - 06.2019
MA - Cinematography
Goldsmiths, University of London
BA Hons Degree - Film, Television and Digital Production
Royal Holloway, University of London
International Baccalaureate -
International School of Nice
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