James Finan
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James Finan

Director / Creative / ProducerLondon, United Kingdom
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James Finan

Director / Creative / ProducerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Enthusiastic and energetic creative producer and director with a decade’s experience working in branded film. Skilled at leading teams through the production process from ideation to delivery. Passionate about creating excellent film in an inclusive, collaborative manner. Supporting agencies in-house or servicing clients directly with my own team.
Projects
  • BeautyCycle for John Lewis
    BeautyCycle for John LewisJohn Lewis & Partners developed the BeautyCycle scheme to help reduce the impact complex beauty product plastic waste has on the environment. The scheme allows MyJohnLewis card holders to return beauty waste to their stores, where it is processed and turned into new products that have a positive impact on local communities. The first year saw John Lewis turn that waste material into adventure playgrounds that were then donated to local communities. After being briefed about the scheme, I sugges
Work history
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    Director, ProducerBespoke Banter
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    As part of a small, dedicated production agency my role was as wide-ranging as it was intrinsic to the running of the agency. Working with some of the biggest brands in the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle sectors I have worked on projects as wide-ranging as seasonal campaigns for global brands to travelling the world covering fashion week. From working with AAA talent such as Kate Moss and Gigi Hadid to interviewing camera-shy members of public, my time at Bespoke was absolutely invaluable in rounding out my offerings as a producer and a director. - Concept Creation Specific skills include storyboard creation and a strong understanding of brand aesthetic. - Budgeting and Finance
Quoting for prospective work and managing budgets for projects ranging from £5k to £200k with a strict profit margin; returning high quality projects on time and in budget. - Pre-production
 Planning and execution of mid to large-scale projects, including the hiring of crew, kit and talent, casting and location scouting, art direction and all relevant production logistics. - Producing and Directing 
All on-the-ground logistical elements of studio/location-based shoots, including client management, scheduling, crew management and talent direction. - Post-Production 
Liaising with clients and overseeing the post-production process, including working alongside editors to deliver client’s vision in both quick turnaround projects and high-end, commercial grade content.
Skills
  • Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • People Focused
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Cinematography
  • Creative Conceptualisation
  • Storyboarding
  • Brand Awareness
Education
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    BA (hons) Acting, 1st class honoursRoyal Central School of Speech and Drama
    London, United Kingdom
    Despite my following complete lack of anything coming close to being called an acting career after I had graduated, I still value the time I spent studying at this prestigious school. The training I received has not just proven invaluable whilst directing actors and talent on set, but it has given me a skillset in engaging and working with others that I feel greatly increases my offering as a collaborator on projects, as well as a good nose for storytelling.