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Alex  Tickner

Alex Tickner

Birkdale ,QLD

Summary

An emerging filmmaker from with a proclivity for the strange and thought-provoking, striving to create unique and formative art. Successful at writing, directing and editing productions, with experience in a number of creative industries like music and journalism at the age of 25. An Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities. A strong communicator with the ability diplomatically mange conflict and stress in fast paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Data Wrangler

Browndog Productions
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Woodford Folk Festival 24/25
  • Designed and implemented data collection processes to enhance data quality and reliability and to allow for the editor to work efficiently

Writer/Director/Producer/Editor

Sorry for the Mess Short Film
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Utilized high quality professional equipment ( Camera: Arri Amira. Lenses: Cooke s4i Mini's)

Documentary Director/Producer/Editor

Being Short Documentary
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Improved story clarity by conducting thorough pre-production research on subjects and themes of each documentary project.

Writer/Director/Editor

Soliloquy Short Film
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
  • West End Film Festival Official Selection
  • Underdog Film Festival Honourable Mention


Writer/Director/Editor

Lifeleak Short Film
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Adapted well to unforeseen challenges during production, implementing creative solutions without compromising artistic vision.

Boom Operator

Aviary Short Film
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with directors, and with accomplished sound mixer Tony Murtagh.

Intern

The Creative Issue
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.

Team Member

Manly Harbour Boat Club
10.2021 - 05.2023

Team Member

Kmart, Sears Holding
01.2019 - 01.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2015 - 08.2018

Education

Bachelor of Film -

SAE University
Brisbane QLD
12-2024

Bachelor of Communications - Journalism

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
03.2022

Certificate III - Music (Sound Production)

Catholic College Sale
Sale VIC
10.2017

Catholic College Sale
Sale VIC
01.2012 - 10.2017

Skills

Video Editing (Software: Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects)

Directing

Screenwriting

Documentary filmmaking

Music Production (Software: Logic Pro X) (Drums, Guitar, Bass and virtual instruments)

Audio Recording Techniques

Press Release Writing

Multimedia production

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Data Wrangler

Browndog Productions
12.2024 - 01.2025

Writer/Director/Producer/Editor

Sorry for the Mess Short Film
02.2024 - 08.2024

Documentary Director/Producer/Editor

Being Short Documentary
05.2023 - 07.2023

Writer/Director/Editor

Soliloquy Short Film
02.2023 - 05.2023

Writer/Director/Editor

Lifeleak Short Film
02.2023 - 05.2023

Boom Operator

Aviary Short Film
04.2022 - 04.2022

Intern

The Creative Issue
12.2021 - 02.2022

Team Member

Manly Harbour Boat Club
10.2021 - 05.2023

Team Member

Kmart, Sears Holding
01.2019 - 01.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2015 - 08.2018

Catholic College Sale
01.2012 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Film -

SAE University

Bachelor of Communications - Journalism

Griffith University

Certificate III - Music (Sound Production)

Catholic College Sale

Hobbies

Learning musical instruments, Fashion, Live music, Video & board games.

Alex Tickner