Mikel Iriarte
Personal Details
Email: mrmirate@gmail.com Twitter: @mrmirate
17.01.1991
17.01.1991
Profile
Interests: literature, travel, linguistics, theatre, history, cultural differences, journalism, world affairs.
Since turning sixteen, I have been buidling my long term goals of becoming a film-maker, expanding my creative pursuits through photography, by joining the National Youth Theatre, shooting and crewing in a wide range of videos, documentaries and films. I have also been seeking inspiration and applying myself practically as an international volunteer and co-ordinator, during which time I have completed my degree and worked as a professional film maker, videographer and theatre practitioner.
Education
2010 to 2013 | Film and Moving Image Production | First Class |
Employment
| May to September 2014 April to August 2012 | Program Leader for Operation Groundswell Peru |
February to April 2014 | Volunteer at All Hands Project Leyte After the disaster of Typhoon Yolanda, I joined the team of international volunteers at All Hands Project Leyte in the Philippines to complete six weeks intensive labour projects. These involved predominantly deconstructing areas damaged by the storm, particularly on school sites; reconstructing temporary and permanent housing for civilians displaced by the typhoon and refurbishing damages substained by a municipal hospital. Alongside this, I assisted my friend Chloe Lyttle in shooting and producing a promotional video for the NGO and project specifically. www.hands.org -- |
| January to February 2014 | Mentor and Workshop Leader for BFI/White Lantern Film Film Academy I prepared and delivered lectures, workshops and practical training exercises for a group of young filmmakers, aged 16 to 19, in film production and structure; career development; script-writing and delivery. This arched around the production of a short film and a series of lectures based upon low-budget filmmaking, all hinged on the delivery of the Silver Arts Award accredited by the Arts Council. http://www.getinsidemovies.co.uk/ -- |
| November to January 2014 | Head of Casting - K-Shop (Feature) From my own script breakdowns and through revisions I located, facilitated and auditioned cast members for the independent feature film K-Shop directed by Dan Pringle. Over several months of auditioning and negotiations I cast over thirty actors from the lead to extras, as well as facilitating introductions and meetings for various crew members. http://www.kshopmovie.com/ -- |
| August 2010 to November 2013 (Seasonal) | Creative Assistant for National Youth Theatre of Great Britain Since joining the Youth Theatre, I have worked seasonally and coninuously in various roles including videographer, council member but most consistently as an assistant director and creative assistant. Utilising pastoral skills outside of the rehearsal room and technical knowledge inside, I have regularly been employed to assist in large scale theatre productions, education or training and intake courses. http://www.nyt.org.uk/ -- |
| June 2010 to April 2012 (Seasonal) | Activities Leader at EF Language Schools As an activities leader with EF Bournemouth, I was able to develop my language and interpretation skills by leading groups of up to forty under-16s on tours around different major cities in England and through their free time as well as organising nighttime activities for adult students. Given the freedom by my management I was also encouraged to create and run theatre and film workshops with students which built towards the production of several large-scale flash mobs involving up to 800 students at a time. This led on to videography and photography work with the company also. http://www.ef.com. -- |
| June 2010 to April 2012 (Seasonal) | Activities Leader at EF Language Schools As an activities leader with EF Bournemouth, I was able to develop my language and interpretation skills by leading groups of up to forty under-16s on tours around different major cities in England and through their free time as well as organising nighttime activities for adult students. Given the freedom by my management I was also encouraged to create and run theatre and film workshops with students which built towards the production of several large-scale flash mobs involving up to 800 students at a time. This led on to videography and photography work with the company also. http://www.ef.com. -- |
Film Credits
| September 2013 Director/Writer/Producer/Editor | Marhaba Starring Shaka Bunsie and Juliana Yazbeck. Shot on location in Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom. Selected for World of Death short horror film compilation. http://www.worldofdeathfilm.com/ -- |
| June 2013 Director/Writer/Producer/Prosthetics | 6 Degrees of Limb Separation Starring Leo Charlton and Madeline Dunbar. Finalist (1 of 6) for Shortcuts to Hell Vol. 1 presented by Frightfest, Horror Channel and Movie Mogul. http://shortcutstohell.com/ -- |
| February 2013 Writer/Director | Wildman-San (Babyliss Commercial) Nominated for Best Overall, Best in Briefand Best Cinematography at Nahemi-Kodak Student Commercial Awards 2013. http://nahemi.org/ -- |
| September 2012 Director/Cinematographer | Bubble Busker Documentary about travelling bubbleologist Nuno Rodrigues. Nominated for Best Documentary at BFI Future Film Festival 2013. http://www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-future-film-festival -- |
April 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 | Further Credits Charlie and the Kid (2014) - First Assistant Director Chocolate Boxes Special Sauce - SFX/Prosthetics Designer & Head of Makeup Bon Appetit - Casting Director/Second Assistant Director/SFX Designer Music Video: Lament by Phaeleh - Costume Designer/Makeup Artist |
Key Skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Keen leader.
- Fluent Spanish speaker.
- Avid and Final Cut editor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An critical understanding of the importance of attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Confident public performer and speaker.
- Stregths in working under pressure, multitasking and meeting deadlines.
- Confidence to learn and apply knowledge quickly.
- Highly motivated and determined.
References
Available on request.
