Paul Mayora
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Summary
Knowledgeable Producer/director with solid background in overseeing high-profile productions and leading creative teams. Successfully managed diverse projects from concept to completion while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and budget management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Producer/Producer
Fingerprint Philms
2025.05 - 2025.06
- Detective Squad
- Farce Comedy/Satire
- Web Series
- Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value.
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
- Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Coordinated post-production efforts such as editing, sound design, and visual effects to finalize projects according to client expectations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of productions.
- Supervised production team of 8 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
Director/Producer Co-Writer
Fingerprint Philms
2025.04
- Brush with Death
- In Development/Crime Thriller
- Film Festivals (IND - Short)
DOP/Producer (Freelance)
Fingerprint Philms
2024.10
- Yatsi’s Secret
- Sony A7 IV
- Film Festivals (IND - Short)
Camera operator (Freelance)
MTP
2024.09
- If These Walls could talk
- Panasonic GH5s, BMCC6K
- Film Festivals (DOC)
DOP (Freelance)
Ai Films Dir: Piergiorgio Mazzi
2024.04 - 2024.06
- LEECH
- Blackmagic 6K Pro x 2
- Film Festivals (IND - Short)
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Camera Operator/Hot Head op (Casual)
Warner Bros Aus - Cutting Edge
2024.03
- The Inspired Unemployed Impractical Jokers (S2, S3)
- Sony FZ7 x 6
- Paramount + and Channel 10 (VOD & TV)
Camera Operator (Freelance)
The Nightdrive Pictures Dir: James Martin Caley
2024.02
- The Lost Generation
- Blackmagic 1080p & 16mm film
- Film Festivals (IND -Feature)
Director & Writer
Fingerprint Philms
2023.12
- The Case of Pascal
- In Development/Crime - Psychological Thriller
- Film Festivals (IND - Feature)
Camera Operator (Freelance)
Those Wizards
2023.10
- SXSW 2023 Sydney
- Sony FX6
- SXSW and Social platforms
Camera Operator (Casual)
Supercars Media RD 10
2023.10
- Supercars - Bathurst 1000
- Sony HDC3000 & HDC4000 series
- Seven Network and Fox Sports (VOD & TV)
Camera Operator (Casual)
Supercars Media RD 7
2023.07
- Supercars - Sydney Motor Sport Park
- Sony HDC3000 & HDC4000 serie
- Seven Network and Fox Sports (VOD & TV)
Camera Operator/Hot Head op (Casual)
Warner Bros Aus - Cutting Edge
2023.07
- The Inspired Unemployed Impractical jokers (S1)
- Panasonic UE150 & UE100
- Paramount + (VOD)
Camera Operator (Casual)
NEP – Big Picture
2023.05
- TWICE K-POP Band
- Sony HDC3000
- Concert IMAG and “Ready to be” World tour
RF Camera operator (Casual)
Gravity Media – Greyhounds NSW
2023.04
- Ladbrokes Magic Maiden
- Sony HDC3000 series
- Sky Racing Network & Seven Network
Hot Head/PTZ camera operator (Casual)
ITV Studios Aus - Gravity Media
2023.03
- My Mum Your Dad (S2)
- Panasonic UE150 & UE100
- Nine Network Aus and VOD
RF Camera operator (Casual)
Nine Network Aus - NEP and Fox Sports and Kojo
2022.11
- ICC Men’s T20 Cricket
- Sony HDC3000 series
- Nine Network Aus - NEP and Fox sports
Camera operator
Hotel Miami
2022.11
- Fisher Live at the Domain
- Sony
- Concert IMAG
Camera Operator (Casual)
The Big Picture
2022.10
- Midnight oil – One for the road final tour
- Panasonic Ak-UC 3000 series
- Concert IMAG
Director & Writer/Screenwriter
Fingerprint Philms
2022.08
- The Red Gallery
- Spec script/Drama Thriller
- Cinema release Domestic and international
DOP (Own Prod)
Mayora Productions/Fingerprint Philms
2021.08
- The Writer
- Panasonic GH5s
- N/A (IND - POC)
Director & Co-Writer
Fingerprint Philms/Mayora Productions
2021.06
- The Writer
- Completed/ Psychological Paranormal - Horror
- Proof of concept
Director
Mayora Productions/Maximem Films
2020.03
- Devils Whisper
- Completed/Drama
- Film Festivals - Prime video - AppleTV - YT (IND – Short)
DOP (Own Prod)
Mayora Production/Fingerprint Philms - Maximem Films
2020.03
- Devils Whisper
- Sony FS7 Mk 1
- Film Festivals (IND - Short)
DOP (Own Prod)
Mayora Production/Fingerprint Philms - Maximem Films
2019.04
- A family Reunion
- Sony FS7 Mk 1
- Film Festivals (Experimental IND - Short)
Director
Mayora Productions/Maximem Films
2019.02
- A Family Reunion
- Completed/ Dark Humour
- Film Festivals (IND - Feature)
Snr Content creator Grade 8/9
iCare NSW
2022.04 - 2022.06
- Content Shooter/Producer (Temp 3mts contract)
- Panasonic GH6
- Internal and social
Snr Video Production Specialist APS 6
Australian Taxation Office - ATO
2021.02 - 2022.02
- Shooter/Producer, Live streaming, editor (12 mts non-ongoing contact)
- Canon C100 & C200, Sony FS7
- Internal and social
Videographer
Realhub Studios
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Real estate Photographer/Videographer
- Sony/Canon/Panasonic
- Social, EDM
DOP and Junior Editor
Oxygen 360
2018.03 - 2020.10
- DOP and Junior editor for TVC and Social
- Sony FS7, Arri Amira, RED
- TV Networks and social
Director, DOP and Editor
Oxygen 360
2018.03 - 2019.10
- TVC Gumtree, Progressive, Ten Multiple TVC’s
- Completed/TVC
- TV, Internal and social platforms
Project Manager
Namadgi Systems/Broadcast Virtual
2014.01 - 2018.02
- Camera Technician and Virtual on-field Supervisor
- Sony HDC2000, 3000,4000
- NRL, Nine Network Aus, Fox sports Dom & Int dist.
Snr Presentation Coordinator
Nine Network Aus (Syd)
2008.09 - 2013.11
- Preparing, and QA Ads, programs for terrestrial service and Operational control of on-air TV transmission services
- Sony VTR, IBMS and SchedulALL, Harris Broadcast Versio & ADC AirClient
- Nine Network Aus (VOD & TV)
Jnr Camera Operator & Editor
Filmotion Productions
2006.03 - 2008.07
- Editing, filming Project management, pre- and post-production tasks, and data wrangling.
- Canon, Sony and Panasonic mini DV
- Production House, private and corporate clients
Director and Editor
Filmotion Productions
2006.03 - 2008.07
- Lime Taxi’s
- Canon, Sony and Panasonic mini DV
- TVC – Nine Network Aus, Seven Network
Education
Statement of Attainment - VFX Production
TAFE
01.2023
Diploma - Camera/Cinematography
AFTRS
01.2018
Master open cabling license - undefined
TAFE and Milcom
01.2017
Certificate IV - Screen, Film and TV
TAFE
01.2008
Certificate III - Sound production
TAFE
01.2002
Skills
- Director of Photography / Camera Operator
- Expert in operating a wide range of cameras (Sony, Canon, Arri, Red, Blackmagic) across various setups (handheld, tripod, jib, gimbal, dolly)
- Skilled in lighting setups tailored to diverse production styles, including narrative, TVCs, music videos, reality, and corporate
- Experienced in leading small crews, training staff on equipment use, and ensuring the Director/DoP’s creative vision is met
- Camera Assistant
- Proficient in setting up and operating camera systems (wireless follow focus, matte boxes, lenses) and ensuring safe equipment handling
- Organised, managed and catalogued footage for seamless post-production handover
- Director/Producer
- As a Film Director, I craft a production’s artistic vision, interpreting the script and guiding actors to bring characters to life I direct the crew on camera, lighting, and sound to create striking visuals, making key decisions and overseeing final edits to realise my vision
- As a Corporate Director, I set strategic goals, manage teams, and track performance to drive success I shape policies, make critical decisions, and oversee budgets to ensure organisational growth
- Conducted interviews and gathered story points for use in post-production
- Coordinated with clients and sponsors to secure locations and partnerships
- Live event production
- Staff supervision
- Digital media
- Talent acquisition
- Creative direction
- Project planning
- Distribution strategy
- Partnership development
- Story development
- Budget management
- Script writing
- Revenue generation
- Investor relations
- Hiring production staff
- Talent engagement
- Creative oversight
- Pre-production
- Production operations
- Creative vision
- Content production
- Video editing
- Project management
- Film editing
- Storytelling
Certification
- Working with Children Check - WWC0830518E Exp: 2028-11-14
- Induction White Card - 982001
- Working Safety At Heights - (RIIWHS204E)
- Full Driver license and full Rider license
- Forklift LF and LO licenses - HRW110920 EXP: 2028-09-10
CONTACT
Languages: English and Spanish
Awards
2020 European Cinematography Awards (ECA) 3rd place, May Award Best Cinematography for Devil’s Whisper (2020) Mayora Productions (production company), 2020 Independent Shorts Awards Nominated, Honourable Mention Best Indie Short for A Family Reunion (2019), 2020 Manhattanhenge Film 3rd place, Grand Jury Prize Best Short Film, 2020 New York International Film Awards Nominated, July Monthly Award Best Drama Short for Devil’s Whisper (2020) Nominated, July Monthly Award Best 1st Time Director for Devil’s Whisper (2020) Won, July Monthly Award Best Short Film for Devil’s Whisper (2020), 2020 Prague International Monthly Film Festival Nominated, July Award FINALIST Mayora Productions (production company), 2020 Canadian Cinematography Awards 3rd place, CaCA Best Cinematography for Devil’s Whisper (2020) Mayora Productions (production company), 2020 Dreamachine International Film Festival Won, Summer Award Best Director for Devil’s Whisper (2020) Won, Summer Award Best of the Fest - Short Film for Devil’s Whisper (2020) Won, Summer Award Best Short Film for Devil’s Whisper (2020), 2021 Falcon International Film Festival (FIFF) Nominated, Festival Award Best Short Film for Devil’s Whisper (2020) Nominated, Festival Award Best Director for Devil’s Whisper (2020)
CONTACT
- Location: 46 Wentworth Ave, Mascot, NSW, 2020
- Mobile: +61 414 583 752
- Email: pmayora@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.fingerprintphilms.com.au/
- YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FPPofficial
- IMDBpro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm6463932?s=70c32e76-8171-074d-f4ab-76d67b59cc25&site_preference=normal
Timeline
Executive Producer/Producer
Fingerprint Philms
2025.05 - 2025.06
Director/Producer Co-Writer
Fingerprint Philms
2025.04
DOP/Producer (Freelance)
Fingerprint Philms
2024.10
Camera operator (Freelance)
MTP
2024.09
DOP (Freelance)
Ai Films Dir: Piergiorgio Mazzi
2024.04 - 2024.06
Camera Operator/Hot Head op (Casual)
Warner Bros Aus - Cutting Edge
2024.03
Camera Operator (Freelance)
The Nightdrive Pictures Dir: James Martin Caley
2024.02
Director & Writer
Fingerprint Philms
2023.12
Camera Operator (Freelance)
Those Wizards
2023.10
Camera Operator (Casual)
Supercars Media RD 10
2023.10
Camera Operator (Casual)
Supercars Media RD 7
2023.07
Camera Operator/Hot Head op (Casual)
Warner Bros Aus - Cutting Edge
2023.07
Camera Operator (Casual)
NEP – Big Picture
2023.05
RF Camera operator (Casual)
Gravity Media – Greyhounds NSW
2023.04
Hot Head/PTZ camera operator (Casual)
ITV Studios Aus - Gravity Media
2023.03
RF Camera operator (Casual)
Nine Network Aus - NEP and Fox Sports and Kojo
2022.11
Camera operator
Hotel Miami
2022.11
Camera Operator (Casual)
The Big Picture
2022.10
Director & Writer/Screenwriter
Fingerprint Philms
2022.08
Snr Content creator Grade 8/9
iCare NSW
2022.04 - 2022.06
DOP (Own Prod)
Mayora Productions/Fingerprint Philms
2021.08
Director & Co-Writer
Fingerprint Philms/Mayora Productions
2021.06
Snr Video Production Specialist APS 6
Australian Taxation Office - ATO
2021.02 - 2022.02
Director
Mayora Productions/Maximem Films
2020.03
DOP (Own Prod)
Mayora Production/Fingerprint Philms - Maximem Films
2020.03
Videographer
Realhub Studios
2020.01 - 2021.01
DOP (Own Prod)
Mayora Production/Fingerprint Philms - Maximem Films
2019.04
Director
Mayora Productions/Maximem Films
2019.02
DOP and Junior Editor
Oxygen 360
2018.03 - 2020.10
Director, DOP and Editor
Oxygen 360
2018.03 - 2019.10
Project Manager
Namadgi Systems/Broadcast Virtual
2014.01 - 2018.02
Snr Presentation Coordinator
Nine Network Aus (Syd)
2008.09 - 2013.11
Jnr Camera Operator & Editor
Filmotion Productions
2006.03 - 2008.07
Director and Editor
Filmotion Productions
2006.03 - 2008.07
Diploma - Camera/Cinematography
AFTRS
Master open cabling license - undefined
TAFE and Milcom
Certificate IV - Screen, Film and TV
TAFE
Certificate III - Sound production
TAFE
Statement of Attainment - VFX Production
TAFE