About me

www.jameshandleydp.com London based cinematographer working in Music videos, Commercials and short films. Looking for Directors to collaborate with. Arri Alexa owner with access to a range of film and digital cameras

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Projects

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  Grenfell: 5 years 5 stories. BBC OneEnrique (0:05- 1:58) . BBC Three & Iplayer. Shot the opening film about Enrique as part of the BBC's Grenfell: 5 years 5 stories. Directed by Comfort Adeneye and Immanuel Adeneye Arri Alexa with Angeniux Optimo lenses
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  ShakaraDirected by Latoya Fits
• UPBEAT (Promo)A short film Promo for the Theatre Production UPBEAT

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Projects credited in

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  Le3 bLACK - PRIDEMusic video for 'PRIDE' by Le3 bLACK. Director & Editor: Luke Annett Director of Photography: James Handley Camera Assistants: Mara Vodinelic and Preé Isaacs BTS Photographer & Videographer: Alanna Georgette Colourist: Nick Watson
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  NOT FOR FASHIONThis film focuses on what people appreciate about personal style and dislikes regarding fast fashion, set in iconic backgrounds around central London. This film follows Mercede our model as she goes on a day out shopping and enjoying the beautiful summer, styled in multiple outfits from independent designers from the UK. Full film releasing on polaroidtapes.com on the 20th of September
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  "Shakara" exploratory fashion filmThis was one of my first attempts at directing a film/moving images and I had an absolute blast. Shakara explores Nigerian girls in some of their different facets, I look forward to exploring my dual British Nigerian heritage in more of my visual works. Full team credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRgvBOlieWi/?utm_medium=copy_link
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  NOT FOR FASHION OUT NOW!!This film focuses on what people appreciate about personal style and dislikes about fast fashion, set in iconic backgrounds around central London. The camera follows Mercede as she goes on a day out shopping and enjoying the beautiful summer while styled in multiple outfits from independent designers. “It serves as my newest venture into a new but familiar field.”
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  Toothache | ScattergunsMusic video for Scatterguns, music duo from Brighton & London. Shot on Aaton XTR Prod 16mm Film Camera.
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  AOP+ Canary Wharf black history month exhibitionMy photo project " SHAKARA" which celebrates the influence of black Nigerian women in the diaspora as SILVER WINNER for the exhibition. Shakara is on display/exhibited at the cross rail place roof garden in Canary Wharf for the black history month!

Work history

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Kitroom AssistantElectra Film & Television
Jun 2014 - Jun 2017London, United KingdomFull Time
Kitroom assistant at camera and lighting facilities house in West London

Skills

• Cinematography
• Camera op
• Camera
• Lighting Design
• Lighting
• Continuous Lighting

Education

Film BA (Hons)Falmouth University
Sep 2010 - Jun 2013United Kingdom
Practical and theoretical BA film course