John Byford

John Byford

Videographer / EditorLos Angeles, United States
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John Byford

John Byford

Videographer / EditorLos Angeles, United States
About me
I am a editor/videographer. I'm 34 years old and I have recently returned from Los Angeles where I've been plying my trade for the past 6 years. Thus I am now looking for work in London (or anywhere in England really). To give you a bit of background about myself, I have written, directed, edited and shot more content than I can even remember. From corporate promo videos to full blown movie productions, I have been involved in it all and consider myself an expert in getting a project from inception to completion and pride myself on working quickly, efficiently, and to the highest level. In the past few years where I somehow became the go-to guy for low-budget shooting of shorts/scenes/sketches in Hollywood. Thus putting me firmly in the bracket of "one man band" as far as production is concerned - doing my own lighting, sound, editing, directing, music, sound design, VFX etc. I am interested in permanent work, although would consider freelance, and below are some links to my websites. My CV is also attached and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. www.glasshouse-films.com - films/sketches/online content/promotional materials etc www.proreelsLA.com - my own freelance showreel company in LA. www.yelp.co.uk/biz/proreels-los-angeles - for some reviews from clients I worked with in the past. Cheers, John.
Projects
  • Fulwood LondonPromotional Video for Fulwood London - an exciting new fashion brand.
  • Head-Side UpShort Film Written, Directed & Edited by John Byford. Participated in numerous Film Festivals worldwide.
  • Love Is...Award-nomintaed short film exploring the dark side of love.
  • Starving In HollywoodSeason One (6 Episodes) - Blitzkrieg comedy sketch show gleefully taking aim at mainstream culture, politics, and just about anything else it pleases.
  • MRS
    MRSMRS is an online sitcom about three college students looking for the ultimate degree…marriage. They will stop at nothing to get that ring by spring.
  • Margot & Marie
    Margot & MarieMargot & Marie is a weekly sitcom about two best friends from Chicago now coping with day to day life in Los Angeles, their new home.
Work history
    Editor, Director and Cinematographer
    Owner of Showreel business in Los Angeles. Wrote, directed, shot and edited everything on the site. As well as editing existing footage reels, working with A-list talent, management and talent agents. www.proreelsLA.com
    Editor & Videographer
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    Produced (including conception, writing, shooting, editing) hundreds of promotional videos - demo scenes, shorts, corporate promos. Clients included A-list talent, TV Networks, Studios, Top-level talent agencies, Managers and corporations in the greater Los Angeles area. Project manager on move from standard definition to high-definition workflow, including data management, website infrastructure and media storage.
Skills
  • Film
  • Marketing PR
  • Theatre
  • TV
  • Visual Arts
  • TV Film Commercial
  • Camera Operation
  • Digital Video
  • Excel
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Indesign
  • Office
  • Photoshop
  • Powerpoint
  • Word
Education
    Film Television Production
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    Diploma of Arts in Film Making
    Business Administration
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    2:1 achieved in Business Administration
Awards
    Best Short Film
    Hollywood Film Awards 2012 https://vimeo.com/42653795