Hi, I’m Aidan, I’m a filmmaker and digital creative from Saltcoats in North Ayrshire. In 2022, I’m fortunate enough to say that I was selected as a trainee for the TRC Rad Programme and was based at Firecrest Films in Glasgow as an edit assistant and gained my first professional credit on “Secrets of the Middle Aisle” for Channel 4.

My short football documentary "Andy Auld: Ardeer to America" was nominated for the Young Scottish Filmmaker's Prize and screened at Glasgow Short Film Festival in March 2023.

1. Creator / Researcher / Editor

   Aidan Lynn · Mar 2022 - Present

   Ayrshire Legends is a video and audio series exploring the many myths, legends and folktales to be found in the county of Ayrshire in south-west Scotland. https://youtu.be/qd620lmTWGI

2. Edit Assistant

   Firecrest Films · Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

   Secrets of the Middle Aisle - Channel 4 Rescue: Extreme Medics Series 2 - Channel 4 Paramedics on Scene Series 4 - BBC Scotland

3. Director / Researcher / Editor

   Aidan Lynn · Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

   "Andy Auld: Ardeer to America", a short documentary I produced for my youtube channel on the story of Andy Auld, a footballer from my local area who immigrated to America and played for the US National Team at the 1930 FIFA World Cup. Nominated for the Young Scottish Filmmaker's Prize at Glasgow Short Film Festival 2023. https://youtu.be/UZXA7P2QAqM

4. Volunteer

   Ayrshire Film Co. CIC · Feb 2018 - Jun 2022

   Camera Operator, Director, Video Editor, Photographer, Lighting, Graphic Design, general do a bit of everything guy. During my time with AFC, I’ve been heavily involved in creating and adding to our extensive catalogue of projects, such as “Fitba Shorts” the popular junior football show, "Marymass TV" a daily live-show covering the events of the Irvine Marrymass festival with interviews and live music, and The Career Show, a 1-hour interview show for 3TFM radio. Working alongside charitable organisations such as Ayrshire Cancer Support and the Ayrshire Hospice, and co-creating “Society Says” a current affairs discussion podcast for young people. Our collaborators so far have included: Ayrshire Hospice Ayrshire Cancer Support Kilmarnock Women’s FC Scottish Powerchair Football Association Scottish Junior Football Association Scottish Wildlife Trust

5. Digital Content Assistant

   Ayrshire Film Company CIC. · Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

   After 3 years as a volunteer, I was taken on full-time through Kickstart for a short spell. My role involved assisting in the filming and editing of online video content for organisations such as East Ayrshire Council and the Largs Viking Festival. Responding to client enquiries and booking filming dates. Generated new content ideas, including my own documentary projects. I still continue to work with the group in a volunteer capacity.

6. Volunteer Videographer

   Kilmarnock Football Club · Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

   Volunteer role on matchdays, assisting the club's media team with video content creation. I also acted as the video analyst and content creator for the Kilmarnock Women's team. https://vimeo.com/645021605

7. Work Experience

   BBC Scotland · Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

   In April 2019, I was given an opportunity to shadow a production runner on a new drama production “Guilt” for BBC Scotland. In this role, I recieved insight and experience into the day-to-day running of professional television production.

8. Runner

   St Mirren TV · Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

   Production Runner at St Mirren TV. Running cables, assisting with the set-up of broadcast and live stream for St Mirren Football Club TV.

9. Youth Team Member

   GMAC Film · Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

   Youth Team responsibilities included hosting the popular Cafe Flickr events which give young filmmakers a platform to showcase their work. Also participated and hosted filmmaking events and workshops. In October 2019, I participated in the production of a short documentary film to showcase the Glasgow "Arts in the City" event.

1. Trainee Edit Assistant

   RAD - TRC Media · Jun 2022 - Present

   Selected to be part of the TRC Rad Trainee Programme for 2022, based at Firecrest Films in Glasgow as a Trainee Edit Assistant, working on shows such as Paramedics on Scene for BBC Scotland.

2. Certificate Camera Assisting

   National Film and Television School Scotland · Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

   Great 3 days learning from Simon Vickery at NFTS

3. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

   ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2022

   ScreenSkills Funded

4. Online Workshop Hit the Ground Running: Online! - Camera Trainee

   BECTU Vision · Sep 2021 - Sep 2021

5. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

   ScreenSkills Test · Dec 2021

   ScreenSkills Funded

6. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

   ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2021

   ScreenSkills Funded

7. HNC Media Analysis & Production

   Ayrshire College · Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

8. NQ Film & Broadcasting

   Ayrshire College · Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

9. National Unit Digital Media

   St. Matthew's Academy · Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

• Online Risk Awareness (RAW) Safety Training Module

  Production Safety Passport · First Option Safety Group
  Issued 2 Aug 2022 · Expires 2 Aug 2027

• Introduction to mental health awareness at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 15 Feb 2022

• Tackling harassment and bullying at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 29 Nov 2021