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John Larkin

Melbourne

Summary

Director, writer, and producer with a background spanning narrative, music video, and commercial production. Experienced across all stages of filmmaking, with hands-on expertise in directing, writing, and producing, as well as cinematography, lighting, and post-production editing. Adept at leading creative teams and delivering visually compelling, emotionally resonant stories through a strong understanding of both artistic vision and technical execution.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Directing/Writing/Producing

JPEL Productions
03.2018 - Current

Hard Skills

  • Story development, scriptwriting, visual storytelling
  • Casting, performance direction, tone and pacing control
  • Production scheduling, budgeting, and on-set leadership
  • Collaboration with cinematography, art, and sound departments
  • Overseeing post-production (editing, grading, sound mix)

Soft Skills

  • Creative vision and adaptability
  • Clear communication with multidisciplinary teams
  • Leadership under time and budget constraints
  • Emotional intelligence and ability to motivate cast/crew
  • Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

Projects

  • We Shouldn’t — Music Video for Nate Zahra (2025, Director, Producer, Production Designer, Editor)
  • The Face We Wear — Short Film (2025, Director, Writer, Producer)
  • Diesel — Music Video for Neo the Nemesis (2025, Director, Producer, Production Designer, Editor)
  • Sticking Around — Music Video for Tax Evaders (2022, Director, Editor)
  • A Thin Blue Line — Short Documentary (2022, Director, Editor)
  • Neo — Music Video for Ocean Grove (2020, Director)
  • La Menta — Advertisement (2017, Director, Producer, Editor)
  • Mindful — Experimental Film (2016, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor)
  • Block Hotter — Music Video for Lil Jaye x Eco $ystem (2018, Director, Editor)
  • Story development, scriptwriting, visual storytelling
  • Casting, performance direction, tone and pacing control
  • Production scheduling, budgeting, and on-set leadership
  • Collaboration with cinematography, art, and sound departments
  • Overseeing post-production (editing, grading, sound mix)
  • Soft Skills
  • Creative vision and adaptability
  • Clear communication with multidisciplinary teams
  • Leadership under time and budget constraints
  • Emotional intelligence and ability to motivate cast/crew
  • Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
  • Projects
  • We Shouldn’t — Music Video for Nate Zahra (2025, Director, Producer, Production Designer, Editor)
  • The Face We Wear — Short Film (2025, Director, Writer, Producer)
  • Diesel — Music Video for Neo the Nemesis (2025, Director, Producer, Production Designer, Editor)
  • Sticking Around — Music Video for Tax Evaders (2022, Director, Editor)
  • A Thin Blue Line — Short Documentary (2022, Director, Editor)
  • Neo — Music Video for Ocean Grove (2020, Director)
  • La Menta — Advertisement (2017, Director, Producer, Editor)
  • Mindful — Experimental Film (2016, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor)
  • Block Hotter — Music Video for Lil Jaye x Eco $ystem (2018, Director, Editor)

Camera/Lighting/Set Design

JPEL PRODUCTIONS
04.2017 - Current

Hard Skills

  • Camera operation (ARRI Alexa, BMPCC 6K/4K, Canon and Sony systems)
  • Lighting design and colour temperature control
  • Lens selection and composition for tone and genre
  • Collaborating closely with directors on visual language
  • Exposure, focus pulling, and motion framing under varied conditions
  • Lighting setup, rigging, and DMX control
  • Power distribution and safety management
  • Practical and atmospheric lighting effects
  • Designing and dressing sets to visual brief
  • Collaborating with DOP and Director for mood and tone

Soft Skills

  • Visual storytelling instincts
  • Team collaboration and trust-building on set
  • Patience and adaptability in challenging shooting environments
  • Technical precision under creative constraints
  • Problem-solving with limited resources
  • Spatial awareness and aesthetic attention to detail
  • Team coordination and time efficiency
  • Safety awareness and calm under pressure

Projects

  • Swipe Right — Short Film (2023, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Design)
  • Restart — Short Film (2023, Cinematographer)Hard Skills
  • Dress to Impress — Short Film (2023, Gaffer)
  • Lithium — Short Film (2023, Gaffer)
  • Bokeh — Short Film (2023, Gaffer)
  • We Shouldn’t — Music Video (2025, Production Designer)
  • Diesel — Music Video (2025, Production Design)

First Assistant Director

JPEL Production
11.2016 - Current

Hard Skills

  • Scheduling, call sheets, and daily workflow management
  • Crew coordination and time management on set
  • Liaising between departments to maintain efficiency
  • Maintaining continuity and ensuring safety compliance

Soft Skills

  • Calm leadership under pressure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal negotiation
  • Ability to motivate cast and crew
  • Adaptability to shifting shoot logistics

Projects

  • One House Stand — Short Film (2023, 1st Assistant Director)
  • To a Beautiful End — Short Film (2023, 1st Assistant Director)

Editor

JPEL Productions

Hard Skills

  • Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects
  • Sound design, dialogue sync, and colour grading
  • Rhythm, pacing, and narrative structure refinement
  • File organisation, version control, and delivery workflows

Soft Skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Creative problem solving in post
  • Patience and iterative collaboration with directors
  • Ability to work independently on tight deadlines

Projects

  • We Shouldn’t (2025, Editor)
  • Diesel (2025, Editor)
  • Sticking Around (2022, Editor)
  • A Thin Blue Line (2022, Editor)
  • Neo (2020, Editor)
  • I.AM.GIA (2020, Editor)
  • Volley (2020, Editor)
  • Block Hotter (2018, Editor)
  • La Menta (2017, Editor)
  • Mindful (2016, Editor)

Live Events

JPEL Production

Hard Skills

  • Multi-camera operation and live event coverage
  • Focus pulling and exposure control in dynamic settings
  • Equipment setup, rigging, and troubleshooting

Soft Skills

  • Real-time decision making
  • Teamwork and reliability in live environments
  • Strong situational awareness

Projects

  • Contemporary Dance Recital — Habitat (2024–2025, Camera Operator)
  • Weddings — La Luce Films (2018–2019, Camera Operator, Editor)
  • Minimum Wage — Launch Party (2018, Camera Operator, Editor)

Education

PhD Candidate -

Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC
10.2025

Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) - undefined

Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - undefined

Melbourne Polytechnic
Collingwood, VIC
02.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Mullumbimby High School
12.2014

Certification

  • Confined Spaces - issued: 11/2023
  • Working at Heights - renewed: 11/2023
  • Construction Induction - renewed: 11/2023
  • IRATA Rope Access Level 3 - issued: 07/2023
  • CPR and First Aid - 04/2025
  • Working with Children Check - issued: 09/2021
  • Driver's Licence - 2012 to Current

Timeline

Directing/Writing/Producing

JPEL Productions
03.2018 - Current

Camera/Lighting/Set Design

JPEL PRODUCTIONS
04.2017 - Current

First Assistant Director

JPEL Production
11.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) - undefined

Swinburne University of Tech

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - undefined

Melbourne Polytechnic

High School Diploma - undefined

Mullumbimby High School

Editor

JPEL Productions

Live Events

JPEL Production

PhD Candidate -

Swinburne University of Tech
John Larkin