I am a freelance documentary filmmaker and video editor, with an MA in Ethnographic and Documentary Film from UCL. I am experienced in all areas of filmmaking e.g directing, editing, producing and research. I have had experience working for production houses such as BBC Arts and Oxford Films. My films have been shown at festivals internationally and locally and can be viewed at my Vimeo page below.
Instagram: @francescatesler
Projects
- Lena I - Alegra Ally & Pitt RiversCollaboration with ethnographer and photographer Alegra Ally, part of a short video series following Nenet mother Lena and her family, in a remote area of Siberia. Series created for an exhibition titled 'Into Motherhood' at the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. Shot by Alegra Ally Edited by Francesca Tesler https://www.alegraally.com/
- The Sami Grandmother (Excerpt)Full episode can be seen here driftingnarratives.net/midnightsun/episode-11/ Collaboration with Juan delGado, for 'In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun' documentary series, following a Syrian refugee's travels through the Artic Circle. Shot and produced by Juan delGado Edited by Francesca Tesler driftingnarratives.net/midnightsun/
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Projects credited in
- Insula MagazineWhen Covid-19 hit the UK and we went into lockdown, like many people, I was furloughed from my job. I decided I wanted to create a platform for myself and other creatives to stay motivated, provide some sort of escapism, as well as, give back to all those key workers who are risking their lives for us. Insula Magazine features work from film makers, illustrators, writers, fashion stylists. musicians and more. The project has been successful so far with the magazine reaching the fundraising targe
- Insula Magazine (Featured)"Insula Magazine is a platform to create, escape and give back during the unpredictable time of COVID-19. The first issue is constructed by a number of creatives in a variety of industries including; photography, art, illustration, graphic design, film, fashion, music and architecture".
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Work history
Video ProducerDezeen
London, United KingdomFull Time
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FilmmakerHammersmith & Fulham Council
London, United KingdomFreelance
Producing, shooting and editing a series of short films raising awareness of abuse and safeguarding among vulnerable adults for the Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
Responsible for all aspects of the project timeline, including production, contributor coordination, shooting and editing, as well as researching, meeting and maintaining relationships with contributors from vulnerable or disadvantaged backgrounds
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Skills
- Film Camera
- Editing
- Videography
- Research
- Directing
- Content Producing
- Documentaries
- Documentary
- Arts Programming
- Idea Generation
Education
Awards
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Official SelectionBerlin Short Film Festival
My short film "100,000,000 Worlds” was chosen as part of the official selection screened at Berlin Short Film Festival 2019.U
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Hugh Brody Visual Anthropology AwardUniversity of Kent
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