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Ben Childs

Christchurch,Halswell

Summary

Experienced videographer and filmmaker. Creative through-and-through but logical, practical, and organised. Aspire to lead teams to produce engaging creative content.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Media and Content Manager

Storypark Ltd
01.2016 - Current
  • Several roles within Storypark, starting as contract videographer, then Media Production Manager and more recently Senior Media and Content Manager
  • Developing and executing content strategy to increase brand awareness and engagement as Storypark grows into North America.
  • Managing production of high quality video and social media content that provides real value to early childhood education professionals and communicates Storypark's unique purpose and value.

Game Developer

Selwyn District Council
05.2023 - Current
  • Solo development of a 2D platformer designed to encourage youth to vote by giving them better understanding of council process
  • Developed with Unity. Key systems include save system, dialogue system, dynamic seamless scene loading, quest tracking, and character customisation.

Video Consultant

Fire And Emergency New Zealand
01.2018 - Current
  • Ongoing training and consulting to FENZ in-house video team.
  • Producer, writer and director for large-scale video productions.

Education

Film Production -

The New Zealand Film & Television School
Wellington
2013

Other Training -

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2019

Skills

  • Unity Skillful
  • C# Skillful
  • Adobe Premiere Pro Expert
  • Adobe Photoshop Expert
  • DaVinci Resolve Skillful
  • Copywriting Expert
  • Avid Media Composer Experienced
  • Final Cut Pro Experienced

Timeline

Game Developer

Selwyn District Council
05.2023 - Current

Video Consultant

Fire And Emergency New Zealand
01.2018 - Current

Senior Media and Content Manager

Storypark Ltd
01.2016 - Current

Film Production -

The New Zealand Film & Television School

Other Training -

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