Aydan Tair
Flat 3, 156 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DH
07580 three-zero-seven 845
aydantair-[at]-gmail.com

Personal Statement
Award-Winning Filmmaker, Theatre Producer and Content Creator with 8+ years crafting engaging visual stories for diverse platforms. Specialising in dramatic psychological narratives, I am versed in Fundraising, Distribution, Ideation, Scriptwriting, Story Structure, Directing, Producing, Actor Coaching and all other aspects of Film and Theatre production. Leading an award-winning videography business, I also bring top-tier gear and a wealth of expertise in other areas, including Business Management, Videography, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Team Management and Data Analysis.
I’ve recently finished filming my debut, self-funded feature film “The Sky Looks Different in Chicago” due to be released in festivals this year.

Awards and Accomplishments
Winner: Best Director
Short Film “The Easiest Things in the World”, AIKU Summer Festival | 2020
Winner: Best Concept
Short Film “The Easiest Things in the World”, AIKU Summer Festival | 2020
Winner: OffWestEnd (Offies) - OneOff Award
For Co-Founding CHARITABLE THEATRE INITIATIVE Online Fringe Festival | 2020
Successfully Funded and Filmed: “The Sky Looks Different in Chicago”
Director and Producer of debut, self-funded Feature Rom-Dram Film “The Sky Looks Different in Chicago” (releasing to festivals in 2025)


Education
MA Directing
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), 2015-2016

BA (Hons.) Acting and English
Edinburgh Napier University, 2011-2015

Relevant WORK Experience

Director – Producer
“The Sky Looks Different in Chicago” – Feature Length Film | POST-PROD | 2025
•    Conceptualized and Co-Wrote Feature Length Script.
•    Directed story, shots and talent in both production and pre-production.
•    Overseeing post-production process, refining story and editing.
•    Onboarded a freelance crew of 50+ professionals to execute production.
•    Researched Indie film market and identified strong audience niches.
•    Liaised with both creative and production departments to execute vision.
•    Conducted rehearsal process and facilitated creative direction of the film.
•    Created a strong distribution plan for future release.
•    Handing marketing and distribution channels for future release.
•    Successfully raised production and post-production funds.
•    Budget management and oversight.

Director – Producer
“The Easiest Things in the World” – Microbudget Short | Award-winner | 2025
•    Conceived and Devised Story and Structure
•    Directed talent and story in creative execution
•    Camera Operation
•    Lighting
•    Sound Operating
•    Editing and Post-Production
•    Successful festival distribution (x2 awards; x5 individual nominations)
•    Festival Award Winner: Best Director and Best Concept at Aiku Summer Festival, 2020

Director – Producer
“Flowers” by J. Knowles – Live Action & Animation Music Video | Festival Nominee | 2021
•    Concept and script that successfully matches the meaning of the song
•    Raised and oversaw funds to ensure successful production
•    Successfully sourced a crew to execute production and filming
•    Liaised with lead animator and editor to ensure creative alignment in executing vision
•    Oversaw post-production
•    Successfully distributed across festivals (x1 honourable mention x7 individual nominations)

OTHER WORK Experience
Content Creator and Events Executive
Raffingers - Top-100 Accountancy Firm in The Uk
London
April 2024 – September 2024
•    Produced and edited highly-engaging video content; including ideation, scripting, filming, and motion graphics for a Top-100 UK Accountancy Firm.
•    Produced high-quality photographs of corporate headshots, live events, as well as post-processing using Lightroom and Canva.
•    Designed marketing materials, such as Social Media posts and brochures, using Canva.
•    Executed targeted email campaigns via Mailchimp, handling design, copywriting, and CRM management.
•    Contributed to content marketing strategies, aligning with broader company goals and milestones.
•    Leveraged social media trends and storytelling techniques to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
•    Liaised with key stakeholders and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations.

Animation Script Writer (Freelance Extended Contract)
VED Media – London, September 2023 – Present
•    Craft compelling and informative scripts for short-form animated videos.
•    Tailor scripts to convey complex scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.
•    Liaise with client and key stakeholders to ensure alignment between script and core research findings.
•    Collaborate with animation department to ensure clear visual communication.
•    Conduct research to ensure accuracy and relevance of scientific information presented.
•    Develop creative narratives that resonate with the target audience and support educational objectives.
•    Utilize storytelling techniques to captivate viewers and maintain their interest throughout the animation.
•    Incorporate marketing insights to tailor scripts to the preferences and interests of target audience.
Content Creator (Freelance Extended Contract)
CECOS College Student Recruitment Agency – London, July 2023 – August 2023
•    Created captivating graphics with clear and compelling messaging and CTA.
•    Captured and edited high-quality video content with fast delivery.
•    Successfully drove Social Media campaigns to increase Lead Capture.
•    Developed creative strategies for visual storytelling and promotion.
•    Collaborated on concepts for cohesive brand visuals.
•    Researched trends for relevant visual content creation in respective field.
•    Managed schedules for timely visual content delivery.
•    Analyzed metrics to refine visual content strategies.
Owner, Lead Videographer and Editor
Independent Videography Business – London, August 2018 – Present
•    6+ Years of sustainable and independent growth.
•    Maintained relationships with 100+ returning clients from diverse sectors.
•    Successfully positioned and expanded into a variety of niche content markets.
•    Executed reliable direct marketing strategy, resulting in over 300+ bookings.
•    Established a niche brand, competitively situated in Theatre and Media.
•    Invested in a variety of equipment, including: x2 studio cameras, x3 lenses, x2 lav mics, x1 boom mic, x2 tripods, x1 lighting stand + led panel, x1 vid. monitor and more
•    Developed deep understanding and mastery of sales journey development.
•    Established strong working relations with marketing affiliates and creative partners.
•    Received OffWestEnd award for co-founding Online Fringe Festival, supporting struggling artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Content Creator and Script Writer (Freelance Partnership)
Vibes Art Media, London, November 2017 – Present
•    Wrote engaging copy and captivating scripts for a variety of clients.
•    Directed talent in Music Videos and Corporate Client shoots.
•    Camera Operating and Videography on multiple different projects.
•    Helped create and implement strong content strategy across various projects.
Skills
•    Online Content Creation
•    Video Production
•    Lighting
•    Sound Operating
•    Camera Operating
•    Video Editing (Davinci Resolve Studio 18.6 / Premiere Pro)
•    Acting
•    Presenter
•    Script Writing
•    Graphic Design (Canva / Photoshop)
•    Copywriting
•    Marketing Strategy
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Social Media Content
•    Film Producing
•    Film Directing
•    Theatre Directing
•    Acting Coaching
•    Client Relationship Management (CRM)
•    CRM Systems (Hubspot, Salesforce, Close CRM)
•    Team Management
•    Leadership
•    Sales
•    Fundraising
•    Budget Management

References upon request. Thank you!
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