Charlie Vjestica

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I’m a graduate film maker and director looking for opportunities

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Profile

I am a Manchester-based Film Production graduate from the University of Salford with a strong passion for visual storytelling across film and digital platforms. I bring a unique understanding of both performance and technical execution from my background in stage acting and hands-on experience.

My portfolio features festival-recognised documentaries and short films highlighting my versatile strengths in directing, editing, and collaborative production.

I am currently seeking opportunities in content creation, media marketing, or TV and film production where I can bring my creative energy to engaging projects.

Film and TV Production

A Film Production graduate, demonstrating proven success in leading 15 independent productions from concept to release. Technical proficiency spans complex camera bodies, lenses, and live event setups, recently highlighted by managing four distinct camera rigs for the Lowry Theatre with no equipment failures.

Practical experience as a Director and Director of Photography ensures a deep understanding of crew needs, allowing for the anticipation of logistical requirements to keep shoots strictly on schedule.

Media Marketing

Proven capability in building audience visibility and successfully expanding the reach of independent projects through international festival screenings and media coverage across over 30 countries.

This strategic promotion resulted in recognition as one of FilmmakerLife Magazine’s Top 50 Independent Artists and the successful delivery of visual assets for high profile events like the Manchester Council Green Summit.

Experience in managing logistical requests ensures I deliver effective communication, seamless stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to adapt to changing commercial requirements under pressure.

Content creation

A versatile digital creator highly proficient in industry standard software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.

Deliver polished visual storytelling and motion graphics with a meticulous approach to post-production workflows, file organisation, and metadata structuring within the Adobe Creative Suite. Successfully reduced editing turnaround times by 25%.

Ability to bridge the gap between raw footage and the final edit; consistently delivering high-quality social media assets, narratives, and documentary content.