George Gannon

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Director

London, UK

Education

2007/2008

One year Diploma film making course at London Film Academy

Intensive one year program examining all aspects of film making including writing, budgeting, production, directing and post production. I successfully produced one of four, 5 minute shorts. Writer of film of the year. Director of one of the most successful final 10 minute films. (films screened in Cannes, Edinburgh and Tehran)

2006

Film making certificate at New York Film Academy, St Catherines Oxford

Intensive three month training in writing, lighting, producing and directing. (Three shorts directed)

2002/2005

2.1 Honours Degree in Classics and Geography. at UCD, Ireland

Classics: Major in Greek Oedipean Theatre, Greek Tragedy & Drama, Classical History & Politics from Minoan Crete B.C to Commodus 193 A.D, Plato: The defence of Socrates,

Geography: Cultural Geography and Sociology, Politics, Geography of North America (depiction on film), Climatology, Economic Geography, Geology

Experience

2014/2015

Producer/Director at Freelance (Vradan Pictures)

40 minute documentary following an international group of people on a 6000 km journey, crossing the USA on self propelled push scooters (Y Fliker scooters) who encounter an individual who changes their lives and the lives of thousands of others.

Despite a restrictive budget, I personally supervised all writing, filming, sound recording and a large post production period involving teams of editors, composers, sound design and the future marketing of this piece. Currently awaiting Irish Film Board approval for festival sales. (Portuguese/English language)

2013/2014

Director at AlleyCats Pictures (BBC NI)

A TV Doc examining the inconspicuous sections of society on the longest night of the year.

Having successfully pitched the concept “Electricity transcends borders and politics.”, I was responsible for ensuring this successful production took place in the largest power station in N.I.

2014

Producer/Director/Editor at Tango Fiesta Ireland

Embassies of Argentina, Chile/ Short Film/ 4 mins: Fusing poetry, music and choreographed Argentine tango, this Spanish short film celebrates the lyrical brilliance of Nobel poet Laureate Pablo Neruda.

With a minuscule budget: negotiations included contributions from Dior, Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein, multiple listed building locations, a free post production grade and copyright music rights. (English, Spanish language)

2013

Writer/Producer/Director at freelance (online web series produced after successful kickstarter campaign)

Following a successful kickstarter campaign utilising engaging and communicative videos/social media, $15,000 was raised to document our online web series. Documenting a group of adventurers travelling on the YFliker push scooter from Los Angeles, USA to Dublin, Ireland over three months, I was responsible for driving awareness of our campaign as well as working with the manufacturer to ensure brand engagement and marketing was consistent throughout.

Travelling in an RV, I was responsible for all budgeting, filming and editing that occurred in tandem with the fundraising challenge. Working with our PR company teams, I also prepared B roll and the numerous TV requirements as our multinational group continued on our journey. (English, Portuguese)

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