Mbalu Kamara

Mbalu Kamara

VFX Data Wrangler


Location:
London
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV
  • VFX


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About

I'm an ambitious Filmmaker always striving to make my dreams a reality!!

E-learning

See which ScreenSkills e-learning Mbalu Kamara has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.

From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made

Completed

Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

Completed

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Completed

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Completed

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Completed

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Completed
Expired

Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

Completed

Experience

  1. Logger

    ITV · Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

    • Worked as a Logger for the company ITV on the tv series 'Ferne McCann'. • Logged video footage within set deadlines. • Transcribed various footage for episode producers using the software 'Flow Story'.

  2. VFX Trainee

    Brownian Motion · Dec 2022 - Dec 2022

    • Worked as a Camera / VFX Trainee at the camera rental facility 'Brownian Motion' based at Pinewood Studios. • Assisted with the setups of VFX Array rigs and 360/VR. • Aided with helping the team set up a boat chase action scene for the Netflix film 'Back in Action'.

  3. Logger

    72 Films · Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

    • Worked as a logger for the company 72 Films on the series 'The Kardashians'. • Catalogued and viewed hours of archived footage. • Transcribed various interviews and videos for episode producers using Trint.

  4. Stills Photographer Trainee

    RoLo Productions · Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

    • Worked as a Stills Photographer Trainee on the commercial shoot called 'CASS'. • Helped with loading and unpacking camera gear for studio shoot. • Provided assistance to the photographer in all aspects, such as administration, communicating with clients, organising equipment and readily supplying needed tools.

  5. Production Assistant

    NBC Universal/ Bravo · Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

    • Worked as a Production Assistant for the American tv show called 'Top Chef'. • Had excellent maintenance of the working environment as I had always made sure everything such as table surfaces and seats are cleaned, disinfected, and safe to use. • Took initiative to manage stocks and supplies, arranging orders where necessary; ensuring refreshments, stationery and general office equipment are well-stocked.

  6. Logger

    Raw TV · Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

    • Worked as a Logger for the company RAW TV on the tv series 'Gold Rush'. • Transcribed various footage for episode producers using the software 'Blackbird'. • Able to take direction and act quickly, especially when managing multiple tasks.

  7. VFX Trainee / Data Wrangler

    Netflix · Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

    • Worked as a VFX trainee on the production set of the Netflix film 'Damsel'. • Assisted as a data wrangler with database note-taking and covered runner duties. • Carried out tasks diligently that needed the aid of VFX such as HDRI, Witness, setting up markers on blue/greenscreens, and holding up chrome/grey balls.

  8. Runner

    Paypal · May 2022 - May 2022

    • Worked as a Runner on the PayPal commercial shoot for the Women Euros 2022. • Assisted with rigging and de-rigging equipment. • Collected refreshments and food for the crew and contributors.

  9. Unit Stills Photographer Assistant

    ITV · Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

    • Worked as a unit stills photographer assistant on the ITV drama series 'Riches'. • Photographed high-quality images for social media and press distribution. • Edited and performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.

  10. Logger

    Studio Ramsay · Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

    • Worked as a logger for the company Studio Ramsey on the ITV tv series 'The Savoy'. • Successfully made notes of the best footage, key themes and story arcs. • Transcribed various interviews and videos for episode producers using Trint.

  11. Runner

    Squint/Opera · Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

    Worked as a Runner for a Saudia Arabia commercial shoot. Neom Mountain Launch Film.

  12. Runner

    Billie (American Brand Commercial) · Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

    Worked as a Runner on a corporate commercial shoot for the American Brand ‘Billie’.

  13. Runner

    Tommy Innit (YouTuber) · Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  14. Runner

    Akiko Haruna · Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

    • Worked as a Runner for the set of a music video shoot with artist 'Akiko Haruna'.

  15. Crowd PA

    Netflix · Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

    • Worked as a Crowd PA on the production set of a Netflix Feature Film 'I Used to be Famous'. • Helped coordinate larger crowds of extras for the background of scenes. • Made sure that actors and their agents were comfortable on set.

  16. Runner

    Bullion Productions / Channel 4 · Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

    • Worked as a Runner for a Channel 4 Documentary called 'Football’s Coming Out'. • Had excellent maintenance of the working environment as I had always made sure everything such as table surfaces and seats are cleaned, disinfected, and safe to use. • Took initiative to manage stocks and supplies, arranging orders where necessary; ensuring refreshments, stationery and general office equipment are well-stocked.

  17. Camera Trainee

    Spirit Studios · Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

    • Worked as a camera trainee on the production set for the ITV Comedy series 'The Stand-Up Sketch Show'. • Maintenance of camera and lighting equipment which included, cleaning and organising gear, making equipment lists, changing lenses and using gaffer tape to tape down certain areas or equipment. • Attentive in making sure to check that everything technical such as monitors, sound from the mic is working smoothly.

  18. Production Assistant

    Done + Dusted · May 2021 - Jun 2021

    • Worked as a Production Assistant to help out with the BAFTA Television Awards 2021. • Assisted in administration work such as research, call sheets, invoices, answering phone calls, payroll, sorting receipts and updating their database. • Was attentive in making travel arrangements, and planning an itinerary and diary schedule.

  19. Production Runner

    Renegade Pictures · Apr 2021 - May 2021

    • Worked as a production runner on the production set of the comedy series ‘Outsiders’ that aired on the channel DAVE. • Able to work with a variety of people, take direction and act quickly, especially when managing multiple tasks. • Excellent listening and communication skills to be able to understand the tasks given to me by multiple departments within a production set.

  20. Video Content Producer

    University of East London · Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  21. Photographer, Videographer, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor

    Nicola (New International Company of Live Arts) · Mar 2018 - May 2018

  22. Photographer & Videographer

    Hero/Heroine Fashion Line · Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

  23. Photographer & Videogrpaher

    Fundacja Sempre a Frente · Apr 2018 - Apr 2018

  24. Summer Counsellor & Photographer

    Smaller Earth - Camp Leaders - Camp Colman · Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  25. Runner & Assistant

    TwentyTwenty Television Production · Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  26. Assistant

    Hoxton Hall · Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

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Education and training

  1. From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Apr 2023 - Present

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Degree Bachelor of Arts in Film

    University of East London · Sep 2016 - Present

  3. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Apr 2023 - May 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Measuring mastery: knowledge test

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. VFX

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  8. Post production

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  9. The production office

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  10. Typical working day

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  11. Set etiquette

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  12. Your first day

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  13. How the set is run

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  14. Confidentiality

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  15. Who is in charge

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  16. Freelance life

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  17. Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

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

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  19. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  20. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  21. How content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  22. Family tree

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  23. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jan 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  24. A Level A Level

    University Gateway, Sixth Form at The Petchey Academy · Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  25. GCSE GCSE

    The Petchey Academy · Sep 2009 - Aug 2014

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Certificates

  • From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 13 Apr 2023

  • Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 3 Apr 2023

  • Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 3 Apr 2023

  • Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 3 Apr 2023 · Expires 7 May 2024

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 3 Apr 2023

  • Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test
    Issued 3 Apr 2023 · Expires 3 Apr 2025

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 3 Apr 2023

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Mbalu Kamara

Mbalu Kamara

VFX Data Wrangler


Location:
London
Career stage:
Early

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV
  • VFX


Download CV