WHO AM I?

About me: My name is Zak Sheppard, I’m 21 years old, and I’m currently based in the midlands. I’m a social media video editor. I love what I do, and I wouldn’t change it for the world, but I do also have a dream. I hope to one day work my way up in the film industry, and eventually make a name for myself as a writer-director.

I’m a self taught filmmaker and I make everything by myself. So far, I’ve only made little short films here and there for fun, but I see them as a great way of practicing. I’m always coming up with new ideas and I would say I have a very imaginative mind. I’m currently using most of my free time to develop my screenwriting skills as I want to one day write feature length films. At the moment I do a lot of improvisation and I make whatever comes to mind.

So what am I looking for? Well, we’ve all got to start somewhere right? I’m looking to gain as much experience as possible on Film & TV productions as a runner, so I can learn the ropes, and then I’ll see where that takes me. I love working with a team and would love it even more knowing I can spend my time with like-minded people who I can have meaningful conversations about topics that I’m interested in with.

I would also like to put out there that I am very interested in Film & TV editing too, and I believe that I already have a good amount of skill through my current work experience for this.

If you are reading this and need a runner or an editor for an upcoming production, then please contact me here! I’m also interested in working with directors and screenwriters if such opportunity ever comes about. I am very passionate about everything to do with Film & TV and I am willing to dedicate my whole life to continuous learning and non-stop adventure.

Professional life: In 2019, I took UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Northampton College, and graduated with a Merit in 2020. Whilst I was there, I learnt the basics of video production, documentary making, graphic design and video editing. Since then, I have taught myself everything I know so far through the internet. This led me to being able to pursue my current job as a social media video editor. I currently edit full time for a YouTube channel called Calvin’s Car Diary, and have done since September 2023. If you are curious as to which videos I’ve edited during my time with Calvin so far, I have listed them all here.