Experience

TE-palvelut Varsinais-Suomi, Yritys- ja kansainväliset palvelut

• Finland
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audio Visual Technician

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland Duties include: video production, managing a multi-camera studio, live streaming, creating motion graphics, graphic design and audio production. All the productions are created for external and/or internal communication. I'm also a qualified drone a pilot.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Video Producer / Videographer / Video Editor / Motion Graphics

  • Feb 2009 - Present

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The production of bespoke videos and documentations for and with artists, academics, organisations and small businesses either as a creative producer or technical collaborator. The creation of artist films. Previous work includes short documentaries, music videos, drama, experimental, animation, dance, live art, commercial and event videos. My work has been exhibited in various festivals, cinemas, events and galleries in Finland, Austria, Serbia, Germany, USA, Belgium, Canada, Japan and the UK.… Show more The production of bespoke videos and documentations for and with artists, academics, organisations and small businesses either as a creative producer or technical collaborator. The creation of artist films. Previous work includes short documentaries, music videos, drama, experimental, animation, dance, live art, commercial and event videos. My work has been exhibited in various festivals, cinemas, events and galleries in Finland, Austria, Serbia, Germany, USA, Belgium, Canada, Japan and the UK. I also deliver stop motion animation and filmmaking workshops for groups and individuals. - Documentations - Music Videos - Online Video Production - Corporate Videos - Documentaries - Artist Films/Collaborations - Videography - Editing - Animation/Motion Graphics - Workshops www.artopolus.net Show less



Arto Polus

• Greece
• Food Production

• Photographer

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  - Event Documentations - Art Documentations - Artist Collaborations - Portraits - Publicity

• Event Producer

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2020

  Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Production and promotion of over 100 of arts and culture events in the Star and Shadow Cinema.



Newcastle University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Learning Enhancement & Technology Projects Co-ordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom - Production and development of high quality accessible engaging and effective digital learning content (including text, images, illustrations, video, audio, quizzes, animations, and other digital learning resources as required) for online and blended delivery consistent with established practices in the University - Support projects and core services to develop institutional capacity in, and promote the adoption of, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) - Support a range of TEL, educational… Show more - Production and development of high quality accessible engaging and effective digital learning content (including text, images, illustrations, video, audio, quizzes, animations, and other digital learning resources as required) for online and blended delivery consistent with established practices in the University - Support projects and core services to develop institutional capacity in, and promote the adoption of, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) - Support a range of TEL, educational development and institutional quality enhancement activities. Show less



Star and Shadow Cinema

• United Kingdom

• Crowdfunding Consultant / Digital Content Creator

  • Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Co-Managing a successful crowdfunding campaign for Star and Shadow Cinema. We raised just under £42,000. - production of 20 short films for the campaign - social media content creation - copywriting - image creation/photography -graphic design - volunteer coordination - public relations - co-management of the campaign http://crowdfunder.co.uk/starandshadow



Headway Arts

• United Kingdom
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animation Workshop Facilitator for people with learning disabilities

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Blyth I facilitated series of stop motion animation workshops for people with learning disabilities.



Itinerant Motion Picture Company

• Director of Photography / Editor

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Director of photography and editor for the dystopian trilogy written/directed/produced by Dan Wallder. Dystopolis (2011) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1950147/ Noctambule (2012) Cacophony (tbc)



Art Leak

• Media Artist

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  Jyväskylä, Finland An interdisciplinary arts project set by children's music orchestra Loiskis, regional film agency of Mid-Finland and regional dance agency of Mid-Finland. I was hired as a media artist and given complete creative freedom to plan and execute a set of participatory art works. This included: open access animation workshops, filmmaking workshops, a multimedia performance, four collaborative dance films and curation of an exhibition to name a few. I also helped others in our team to achieve… Show more An interdisciplinary arts project set by children's music orchestra Loiskis, regional film agency of Mid-Finland and regional dance agency of Mid-Finland. I was hired as a media artist and given complete creative freedom to plan and execute a set of participatory art works. This included: open access animation workshops, filmmaking workshops, a multimedia performance, four collaborative dance films and curation of an exhibition to name a few. I also helped others in our team to achieve their goals. Show less



Isis Arts

• United Kingdom
• Artists and Writers

• Inflatable cinema operator

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Working as part of a small team running the Big M - inflatable cinema - in Gothenburg Kulturkalas festival. http://www.isisarts.org.uk/festivals-and-events/future:+göteborg+culture+festival,+sweden/63



FAR Productions

• Australia
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Writer / Co-Director / Director of Photography / Editor

  • May 2011 - Aug 2012

  14 fictional short films based on historical facts and filmmaking workshops for primary school children were commissioned by the Durham World Heritage Site.



25 Stratford Grove

• Photographer / Web & Social Media Consultant

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

  Event photography, Wordpress hosting, social media presence and other technical assistance.



Stone City Films

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Lighting Technician

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

  I worked as an electrician in a feature film Unconditional.



Keywords International

• Spain
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finnish Localization Game Tester / QA

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2010

  Bug detection and logging; functionality, cosmetic and linguistic issues; checking and correcting translations; verifying terminology for the specific platform.



Crinkle Cut Motion Pictures Limited

• United Kingdom
• Media Production

• Lighting Technician / Stills Photographer

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  Documentary filming, duties included lighting design, production stills photography and boom operating.

• Web & Social Media Consult

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Re-designing and updating the ways of utilizing web and social media in order to reach the audience more efficient manner.



various organizations

• Strategic Management Services

• Freelance Photographer

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Mostly event, gig and portfolio photography in Newcastle area for various clients such as Tempo Tempo Gigs, 25 Stratford Grove, Bridge + Tunnel Productions and other.

• Finnish Localization Game Tester / QA

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

  Bug detection and logging; functionality, cosmetic and linguistic issues; checking and correcting translations; verifying terminology for the specific platform.



Film Bee

• Germany
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Photographer

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2009

  Photographer of INX(Istanbul Newcastle EXchange) performance art project

• Lighting Technician / Stills Photographer

  • Apr 2009 - Apr 2009

  Lighting Technician / Stills Photographer for short film Response by Adrin Neatrour



Bridge + Tunnel Productions

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Unpaid work placement. Learned a lot about running a small media company. Did a lot of filming, editing, motion graphics, graphic design, office work, meetings and assistant teaching in film/media workshop for young asylum seekers.