As a filmmaker, I find my inspiration in stories, the emotional context of the text helps me create images that prioritise substance over form. I've been making films since 2007 and have worked on a varied assortment of projects ranging from promos, corporate and music videos to award-winning shorts and feature documentaries.
In 2014 I moved to the UK in order to take my filmmaking to the next level. The themes and visual approaches of modern British cinema really resonate with my own sensibilities.
I'm always looking for new and exciting challanges across all genres and formats.
Projects
- Butchers Kill Lambs'Butchers Kill Lambs' tells the story of John Breads attempted murder of James Lamb in Rye on the south coast of England in 1742. The film is told to camera by the locals of the town who recount from memory, with some prompting, this tale of mistaken identity by playing out the infamous scenes. Directed by Paul O'Brien Director of Photography - Andrei Pacuraru Editor - Lew Spall Copyright 2019 - Gutsy ltd.
- Kit Sebastian - KuytuMusic Video for Kit Sebastian's "Kuytu" of their debut album Mantra Moderne. Directed and Produced by Merve Erdem DOP Andrei Pacuraru Production Designer: Madison Pelley Editor: Diana Radulescu Hair & MUA: Georgina Yates Assistant Director: Alexandra Von Schelling Camera Assistant: Aya Al Shalchi Production Design Assistant: James Foster VFX: George Covarrubias, Blanca del Pozo Cavallé Cast: James Collymore, David Richardson, Iris Athanassiadi, Lynn Dichon
- Wayne Phoenix - moodWayne Phoenix reflects on loneliness, earthliness and uncertainty in a beautiful short film featuring his track ‘mood’. Directed by Wayne Phoenix Produced by - Mariona De Lamo Director of Photography - Andrei Pacuracu Editor - Calum Bennett Make up - Rhea M Gavin Grading - Quality Control TV
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Projects credited in
- The Holy DressThe Holy Dress is a garment that punishes its wearer through an electric shock when a lie is told. The dress is a speculative design imagining what it would be like to wear electronically enhanced clothing to help you stick to your morals. Because it is too easy to lie to yourself, the dress will check on your lies for you. Although the dress punishes, wearing it is not a punishment, but rather a radical new way to train yourself to become a better person. In the Holy Dress technology takes over
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Work history
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Director of PhotographyShepherdTone
London, United KingdomFreelance
• Founded a production co-operative for freelance film professionals: directors, producers, editors and sound designers
• Shot over 100 shorts, music videos and promos that received millions of views
• Devised and implemented visual strategies for several award-winning productions
• Hired / coordinated crew members, designed lighting and operated the camera while keeping productions on schedule and on budget
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Video ProducerTangoMeet
- London, United KingdomPart Time
Shot and did post-production on multiple collections of premium online tango tutorials. My work would start in the location scout continuing through coordinating multi-camera shoots, video editing, sound mixing and colour grading. During my time at Tangomeet the viewership has more than tripled and user engagement reached an all-time high from the global student base.
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Skills
- Lighting
- Camera Operation
- Pre Production
- Crew Management
- Time Management
- Visualisation
- Creative Consulting
- Arri Alexa
- 35mm Film
- Red Dragon
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in CinematographyThe National University of Theatre and Film
- Bucharest, Romania
Graduated first class from a very competitive and highly challenging film production course with a strong emphasis on aesthetic prowess.
The programme retained a classical approach to filmmaking with courses including Lighting, Cinematography, Compositing and Digital Processing, Still Photography, Film Editing and Multimedia Techniques.
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Diploma in Computer ScienceNational College Mihai Eminescu
- Constanța, Romania
Graduated highschool with a diploma in Computer Science. The computing and programming courses in my curriculum helped me gain applied technical skills and a well-rounded knowledge base in regards to computers and digital technology.