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.
Experience
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Logger
• 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'.
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VFX Trainee
• 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'.
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Logger
• 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.
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Stills Photographer Trainee
• 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.
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Production Assistant
• 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.
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Logger
• 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.
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VFX Trainee / Data Wrangler
• 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.
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Runner
• 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.
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Unit Stills Photographer Assistant
• 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.
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Logger
• 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.
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Runner
Worked as a Runner for a Saudia Arabia commercial shoot. Neom Mountain Launch Film.
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Runner
Worked as a Runner on a corporate commercial shoot for the American Brand ‘Billie’.
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Runner
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Runner
• Worked as a Runner for the set of a music video shoot with artist 'Akiko Haruna'.
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Crowd PA
• 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.
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Runner
• 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.
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Camera Trainee
• 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.
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Production Assistant
• 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.
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Production Runner
• 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.
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Video Content Producer
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Photographer, Videographer, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor
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Photographer & Videographer
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Photographer & Videogrpaher
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Summer Counsellor & Photographer
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Runner & Assistant
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Assistant
Education and training
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From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Degree Bachelor of Arts in Film
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Measuring mastery: knowledge test
ScreenSkills Funded
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VFX
ScreenSkills Funded
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Post production
ScreenSkills Funded
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The production office
ScreenSkills Funded
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Typical working day
ScreenSkills Funded
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Set etiquette
ScreenSkills Funded
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Your first day
ScreenSkills Funded
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How the set is run
ScreenSkills Funded
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Confidentiality
ScreenSkills Funded
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Who is in charge
ScreenSkills Funded
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Freelance life
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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How content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Family tree
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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A Level A Level
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GCSE GCSE
Certificates
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From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Work well series
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work