Bilal Ahmad

BILAL AHMAD Showreel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zh0Wbzhq2c

5 Fairfax Avenue, Epsom, KT17 2QN bilalahmad8500@gmail.com; 07540 604 993

PROFILE I am charismatic, dynamic and confident individual with excellent experience of media through my degree at university where I graduated with a 2:1 in Television Production and Multimedia. I have a very flexible attitude towards work and I’m happy to adapt myself to new situations. I thrive on pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines. I am happy working independently or as part of a team and I pride myself on my writing and on my organisational skills. I have good technical competence in

many areas of production and have exceptional computer skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

BBC, Eastenders, Freelance AD Team Floor Runner (January 2015- Present)

AD Team Floor Runner

Running the studio floor for the 1st and 2nd Assistant Directors. Making sure

everything runs smoothly and on time. Including queuing actors into their scenes

and make sure that things are in order for next scenes.

BBC, Eastenders Live 30th Anniversary AD Team Floor Runner (March 2015- March

2015

AD Team Floor Runner

This was full months work including the rehearsals for the flagship 30th Anniversary

Eastenders show. On the night I was floor running outside and in studios assisting

the AD team making sure the show runs smoothly and artists are in there scenes on

time.

MTA International, Morden (December 2012 - Present )

Multi-Skilled Operator/Studio Manager

My duties include technical support, rigging programs, making sure everything is

tested and working before programs. I also have worked as a sound mixer

including camera operator and edit assistant roles. As studio manager I am

responsible for studio maintenance including any patching issues that are raised

by directors and producers.

Camera Operator/Technical Assistant, USA and Canada Tour

I had the privilege of going on tour with this company where I could use my

strongest skills in Camera and some technical issues in USA and Canada. I was

able to work in Capital Hill where the US senate make all there decision in world

and state affairs. I filmed a VIP state visit the event was filmed using Sony EX1

and my own Panasonic GH2.

MTA World News Editor

I have to edit the world news by waiting for script team to send me all the stories in

one document, this will include the correct Reuters videos that I need to download

and add the video to the script. Also I have to wait for voice over’s from people

around the world to complete the whole process. On weekends we use a news

presenter which means I have to record the presenter then add him to the edit. I

have to do this by a deadline and hand it into transmission every day.

BBC , Eastenders, Elstree (May 2012 –July 2012 )

Freelance Floor Runner

I was called in as a casual floor runner this role means I am assisting the AD’s on the

floor by keeping the studio quiet and making sure that all checks are done before the

scenes begin.

BBC Holby City, Elstree (February 2012 - February 2012)

Technical Assistant

My duties included providing technical support for the camera operators on shoot.

BBC, Eastenders Lauren Diaries, Elstree (September 2011- September 2011)

Camera Operator

I was main camera operator for online segments on Lauren Dairies. Using a Sony

EX1.

BBC, E20, Elstree (May 2011 – June 2011)

Trainee 2nd Camera Assistant

Assisting camera men through the shoot making sure cameras are focused rigged up

and working I was also able to be clapper loader, the duty was shared with the 1st

assistant

Camera Operator

Filmed scripted character monologs with a Sony EX1.

Camera Operator

Was asked the help out with behind the scenes coverage and got to film some

content for the director.

‘B’ Camera Operator

Camera B Operator for additional online content, was asked to come down for extra

day of filming to film a fun mystery segment for online fan of the E20 show.

ETV Media Group, Kentish Town (August 2011- December 2011)

Assistant Producer

My duties including assisting producers and liaison with presenters and going the

program script with them checking if crew are in and having to do admiration work

for the production.

Video Shoot Productions, Live Events Middlesex (2010- 2011)

Freelance Cameraman

Worked as Camera Man for live events such as Race for Life Marathons and

promotional videos such as The John Salako Charity Golf Event and was given small

editing jobs.

ETV Media Group, Vauxhall, (2009-2009)

Work Experience

Worked as Office Runner, Researcher for Thomas Cook Holiday Channel and as a

Runner/Camera Operator for Gala Bingo TV.

MTA Television, Morden (2002-2012)

Volunteer

I worked as a volunteer for the Production Team and have worked on live programs, documentaries, talk shows current affairs and children’s programme. I have been given

roles of Assistant Producer, Camera Man, Runner and Editor.

TECNICAL SKILLS

Camera

Experience with HD camcorders (Sony, Panasonic and Canon)

Experience with Studio Cameras, HD and SD (Sony, Panasonic and Canon)

DSLR experience (Canon, Panasonic and Nikon)

Computer Software

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Premier, Photoshop and After Effects)

Apple MAC OS ( Final Cut Editing)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

University of Chester 2009

BA 2:1, Television Production and Multimedia

BBC 2011

Health and Safety Training

Four Corners Training 2013

Camera Cinematography Training

HOBBIES & INTEREST

A keen sportsman and team player having represented my school and university in a variety

of sports including football, cricket and badminton. Current interests & hobbies include;

playing 5-a-side football; reading a variety of literature (mainly non-fiction) and travelling.

Having toured parts of Europe, South-east Asia and Northern India, have enjoyed the

opportunity of meeting people from all walks of life.

References Available On Request