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About
Rowan Wallace is a freelance filmmaker based in Bristol ,UK.
He is currently studying a BA (HONS) Filmmaking production degree course with Boomsatsuma in Bristol. on this course he is working on creating short film, handling film equipment and . He is hoping to pursue this as a career and find a job in the film industry whether it is working on short film's to TV productions both inside a studio or out on location.
While he owns and operates a LumixFZ330 for photography and BTS videography use, he has also been able to collect a range of production equipment from customisable slates to camera rigs which are available for hire to help assist production shoots. (More can be found on https://rowanwallacefilms.wixsite.com/filmmaker/equipment)
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Rowan Wallace has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Floor Runner and Art Dept Runner
Floor runner at BYS2 (Bottle Yard Studios 2) with Happy Hour Productions for Pure cremation TVC for a week. A few days working with the art department (Rosy Thompson who worked on hot fuzz and shaun of the dead) set dress the sets, and the rest of the week working with the production team as a floor runner. (last couple of days back with art to help clear and clean the studio)
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1st AC and Clapper Loader
1st AC on the GRAD II production of ‘HALLOWED EARTH’ directed by Allie Quinn and DOP by Cole Oakley. This short was made as apart of our final year film of university, making sure that we shot this short as professional as possible and using industry standard kit. For this production we travelled up to a small village 20 miles outside of Swindon to shoot over a course of a week and one day in Bristol. I was able to work very close to the camera to help rig and de rig, slate, set up camera and lighting. This film stars Nicolaus Lumley (known for his roles in “Paddington 2” and Channel 4’s “Screwed”) and was shot using the Red Helium Camera
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1st AC
1st AC with University of Bristol's partnered with Bristol collaborative arts for the short film production of ‘Playing House’. This was shot over two days on location inside of a student house and I was able to assist the DOP directly with camera rigging setups, and lighting. This film was later screened at a local screening in Bristol for Bristol Collaborative arts.
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2nd AC / Clapper Loader
2nd AC (Daily) for the GRAD II production of ‘Serendipity’ a final university short film directed by Evie Teller and Jade Birchall, and DOP work by Lucy Wallis. I was able to communicate effectively with both the DOP and the 1st AC to focus, frame and set up each shot. For the day I was on set we were shooting in the Galleries in Bedminster in a small book shot that was standing in for a library.
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Art assistant / 1st AC
Art assistant and 1st AC on the GRAD II production of ‘Sweet escape’ another university final film directed by Katie Boyes and DOP work by Sam Offer. I was able to help dress the set the day before filming inside the studio making sure that the set was dressed as best as possible. I also provided my assistance to mark each shot, swing lenses, and to set up shoulder rigs and dolly tracks.
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Sound operator / Foley Sound recordist
Worked the short film’ St Chris’ directed by Dan Wilson Hollies and shot by DOP and VMI technician Lucy Wallis as a sound recordist and a camera assistant helping slate each shot, working around the camera and placing markers down for the main cast on set. For this production I was not only able to understand more about capturing audible sound on set for the artists but also creating a landscape of sounds for foley to be overlaid on the film. This allowed me to be able to explore my surrounding area to find a wide range of sounds in which I believe would be essential to help amplify the film and to allow for editorial choice in post production.
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Locations Scout / Camera Assist / CO-Producer
I was asked to be able to help on an indie production called ‘FRESH MEAT’’ as a Camera assistant and location scout. This film was initially pitched to be a part of our GRAD 2 / final films at university however did not end up getting selected but was pushed by the lecturers to be made as it was a strong and important story to be told. I was able to discover a wide range of locations that fitted the brief of the director's vision and as a team the HODs all came together to scout as many locations as possible. As a location scout I was able to make contact with a lot of businesses and communities to arrange dates and time and inform them of our plans for set dressing and what our film is about. When moving into production I was asked to step up and help with the call sheets and shooting schedule of each day. I was fortunate to be working with one of my favourite DOPs (Anna Richards) who I was able to work closely with while shooting on the SONY FX6 which we also did test shoots for. This production was a mixture of filming inside of a studio (Boomsatsuma studios) and shooting out on location in and around Bristol and Bath.
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Stand in / Runner
Stand in and runner for a new upcoming feature film. (NOT ALLOWED TO DISCLOSE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB AT THIS CURRENT TIME TILL RELEASE)
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Clapper Loader
I was hired directly again from Haleem Cliff to work on another corporate film made by Matchstick Films. This would be the second time being directly hired to help assist in the camera department to work as a clapper loader. This film was shot up in Bristol at Bristol Grammar School for one day only with multiple scenes and set ups all shot inside one location. This day consisted of a small crew of around 15 people and a small cast along with a couple of SA’s (Best friends girlfriend and my sister) that I suggested to the director. I was able to make customizable slates and brining all of my camera assistant tools along with me to help the production workflow of the camera department. Equipment was hired from films@59 and this was shot on a ARRI Alexa mini camera.
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1st AC
As a part of a university module, I was able to work as a 1st AC for the short ‘Quarter life crisis’. This job allowed me to work close to camera and DOP Anna Richards to assist with Camera build, camera setup, placing markers for both camera and actors, working on follow focus and slating for each shot. This short film was short with a low budget however was made with great pessionalism due to the kit we were able to shoot on (Red Heluim 8k camera along with mautiple Apature lights) but also because of the seriousness people took their job roles on set to make sure that this film was made safely. This short film was short in and around the Bristol area all on location in Bedminster for shooting in a couple of small business ,and fishponds area for the bedroom scenes. Test shooting for practising the table scene was shot in boomsatsuma studios in Brislington.
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Floor runner / Marshal
I was fortunate to be able to provide assistant for a day on a 2 days shoot up in Malmesbury. I worked alongside multiple other people from my uni who were also working in the same job role aside me. This day did involve multiple set up and units filming in the town, involving, car stunts, low loader and crane shots all of which were exterior.
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Clapper Loader
Asked by an old friend whom I worked with on a previous production (‘on my level short film in 2021) to be a 2nd AC / Clapper load for a mental health in the workplace training video. This was a small training video which was supported by the charity The Charlie Waller Trust to raise awareness of this problem in the workplace. This was shot in a wellness centre up in North Bristol where the crew were given access to the whole top floor of the building to film in and stared famous actors such as Russell Branett (Work in : Black mirror, Wonder woman 1984, Easternders, Ghost and +16 more) Michelle Amir (Work in : Testament, BBC Eastenders, the inside man 5 and +9 more) Lloyd Dodge (Work in : Blood and steel, Bridgerton and better life’ This did count towards my work experience and I was able to get a statement and photos of me on set which went towards my university work experience module.
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Producer
Producer on a university film titled 'Transforming Spaces'. This would be the first film in which I would go on to produce out of a couple during my time at university. This short film is a mocumentary styled piece in the form of a day time tv show about renovations (similar to DIY SOS) This was only shot with-in two back to back days, one which was shot up on location and one inside studios on a build set.
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DIY SOS visit
As a part of a small university trip made possible by our lead lecture of the degree and head of Bristol Film School with boomsatsuma, we are able to attend the filming of a DIY SOS show in the making. This took place up Southmead Bristol, for a big build where the team renovated an adventure playground in Southmead. This huge project involved creating a recording studio and a forest school alongside the playground. We were able to meet with the production team to see how the show runs, along with local communities that come together to support the team, as well as chatting with the crew and presents of the show (Nick Knowles and Billy Bryne). This allowed us at university students to understand more about the world of unscripted TV making to see how a show is made and what the episode are all about when making them.
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Runner
Runner standing in for the place for another runner for one day with happy hour production, in The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol to lend a hand with : moving equipment, refreshments, cleaning, moving set, clearing up props, cleaning / sanitating tables, clearing away chairs, offering out snacks and soup, locking down a set, and taking out any left over rubbish. (24th Mar)
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Runner
Assisted out again as a runner with Happy hour productions on location in a Bristol office building filled with thousands of props to transform the office space into another place.
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Extra
While running with Happy hour I was given the opportunity to be an extra in the foreground of the film.
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Runner
Asked by Happy Hour to assists on a TV commercial (Sun Life) working with Carol Vorderman and taking place in a small studio space provided by PYTCH in Brislington, Bristol. On this shoot I provide a lot of communication and logistic skills as well as providing first hand experience to younger individual student getting work experience on set to get started in the film industry. This shoot was extremely technical based. Despite being in a studio this one hosted a 13m wide by 3.5m LED screen made up of 2.8mm LED panels which was able to provide a video display of a moving shot though the streets of Leeds which was placed behind a black London cab. I did lean a lot of new skills and made as well as maintained a lot of good connections though different people working in departments.
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Runner / marshal
I was asked to help assist a 1 day TV commercial shoot for 'My Diesel Claim' as a runner and marshal along side a couple other colleges from university. On this very cold morning I travelled to the shoot up in Chatfield at the site of a pup station which was closed for the shoot fore the whole day. On this production shoot I was able to provide assistance as a runner to give out snacks, teas and coffees however we were very fortunate to be given access to the pub over the road as our base and they were very kind to be able to provide breakfast and dinner for the whole cast and crew. Upstairs of this pub were a couple of rooms that were also able to double as hair makeup and costumes for the actors. As the role of a marshal, it was our responsibility to talk to the members of the public to help explain that that the pump station was closed for the day and keep people out of shot when filming. We did also have a security guard on location with us to help with any problems we might of encountered with any members of the public as well as a paramedic to assist with any accident or injuries faced and for processionary measures due to the high level of risk of environment we were filming at. I was also given instructions to be able to assist with the set on location for opening and closing of the door of the pump station and to look after the actors to help guide and cue them for the scene. This shoot did draw late into the night where the INT scenes where filmed with help of the large lights we had set up around the building. When filming warped all the crew worked as quickly as possible to get all the set dressing and props there were fitted into the pump station down as well all the costumes and hair and make up equipment out before last man out. Overall this was a very successful shoot and was very nice to be able to be out on location despite the cold weather. I was very surprised to see the commercial hit the screen only after 3 months since filming. Advert : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZcFZoB8HrI (This shoot was nothing that was obtained and given access too via university it was purely given to me as well as a couple of other students in my course as we are now well known by Happy Hour Productions.)
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Assistant stage manager
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Assistant stage manager
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On set photographer
I was also given the role of on set photographer while working on 'On My Level'. Photos of actors were taken of them during scenes on set along with behind the scenes photos with actors and crew members working together to show the amount of work that has gone into this production.
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Camera op
I was the camera Op in a small crew doing work for Pytch interviewing the crew from both the Westonbirt Arboretum and Pytch team who created a Christmas light experience.
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1st AC
from the 4th Aug to 7th Aug I was a 1st AC on the short film of 'On My Level' Written and directed by Grace Morgan. I was also helping out with the creation of the story boards drawings and additionally helping out with kit and set dressing while on set.
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on set sound operator
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sound operator
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Editor
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Camera operator
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Camera operator
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Camera operator
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camera operator
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Backstage crew assignat
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Extra
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Actor
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Actor ( Munchkin )
Education and training
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Leadership Development Programme Film/High-end TV Workforce Development programme at The Bottle Yard Studios
The workforce development program at The Bottle Yard Studios with Stepping Up has allowed me to reenforce my knowledge of being able to brake into the industry, build up a portfolio, lean my digital skills, understand the environmental impacts in the Film and TV industry, and how to network with professionals.
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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BA (Hons) Production Filmmaking
Bristol Film School with boomsatsuma has given me the most valuable form of education to be able to be very practical with working and understanding a incredible amount of the Film and TV industry. I have being able to: -Be hands on with high end professional standard kit -Create multiple short films -Produce short films -Understand story telling -Understanding how to write a script -Lean how to be a Camera assistant -Took lessons to understand how to correctly clean lenses -How to operate and set up: Blackmagic pocket, Sony FX6, RED Helium 8k ARRI ALEXA Classic -Working with a client -Editing on: Adobe Premier Pro, AVID, and DaVinci -How to set up a interview -How to interview a interviewee -Making a Documentary -Attend Networking events -Attend a kit rental house workshop -Shooting run and gun documentary -Build and decorate a set for a shoot -Shooting wildlife animals -Scouting a location / filming out on location for scripted drama -Attended the Berlin film festival 2022 -How to shoot VFX for green screen -Get on set work as a runner on a feature film -Be able to create a professional profile for myself (CV, Showreel, Cover letter, Website)
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diploma Stage and Screen Production Arts Diploma
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Mentoring for mentees
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Mentoring for mentees
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work