Ollie Barr

Ollie Barr

Looking for opportunities


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Entry

Industries

  • Film

Regions can work

  • North West


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About

Entry-Level Camera Trainee. Studied BA(Hons) Filmmaking at Screen and Film School Manchester.

Looking for opportunities at entry level to work in the industry, make new connections and develop my skills.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Ollie Barr has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Find out more about the ScreenSkills Training Passport

Experience

  1. Production Assistant

    ProductionsByHand · Oct 2024 - Present

    Worked as a Production Assistant at Productionsbyhand, supporting various aspects of film production. Additionally, I contributed to social media (instagram), helping to promote projects and engage with the audience. This role enhanced my organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  2. Camera Assistant

    See Hear · May 2025 - May 2025

    Worked as Camera Assistant on unscripted TV production See Hear, supporting the camera operator with equipment setup, lens changes and short preparation. Collaborated closely with the director of photography to consistency and ensure a smooth production. The role had strengthened my technical knowledge, focus to work in a fast-paced setting and ability to work creatively.

  3. Director of Photography

    Glass Shards (Student Short Film) · Mar 2024 - Mar 2024

    This film is about a 50-year old housewife who struggles in a marriage after years of dealing with her husband. My role as the DoP involved using the Sony FX9 to capture to the shots. I excelled with collaborating with the crew in making decisions and managing the equipment and battery changes. Along with working with the DIT to assure the footage was stored on a hard drive.

Education and training

  1. ScreenSkills Training Passport

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · May 2025 - May 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. How to apply for work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · May 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. How to find work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · May 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · May 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · May 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · May 2025

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. Introduction to working in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · May 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  8. BA(Hons) Filmmaking

    Screen and Film School Manchester · Sep 2021 - May 2024

  9. BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 in TV and Film

    UTC@MediaCityUK · Sep 2016 - Jun 2020

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Certificates

  • ScreenSkills Training Passport

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 22 May 2025 · Expires 22 May 2026

  • Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 22 May 2025

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 22 May 2025

Ollie Barr

Ollie Barr

Looking for opportunities


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Entry

Industries

  • Film

Regions can work

  • North West


Download CV