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John Clarke

Gaffer

John has more than 30 years experience in the film/TV drama industry. He is known for being efficient and amiable. As an apprentice, he completed his City & Guilds 1840 in Film & TV, followed by a 10yr stint at Hanlon studios. Since moving from commercials in earlier years, John has forged solid relationships with Cinematographers, productions and lighting companies and has considerable experience in features & TV dramas.

Features

Production Director Director of Photography Additional Information
Downton Abbey 2: A New EraSimon CurtisAndrew Dunn BSCGaffer
Bohemian RhapsodyPaul NorrisChris ClarkGaffer, VFX Srit Unit

TV Drama Selection

Production Director Director of Photography Additional Information
SAS Rogue Hero's S3Stephen WolfendenStijn Van der Veken ASB SBCGaffer / Band 3
Outlander S8 Ep.4Tracey DeerScott NapierGaffer / Band 4
SpentAlex WincklerTony Miller BSCGaffer / Band 2
SAS Rogue Hero's S2Stephen WolfendenStijn Van der VekenGaffer / Band 3
You S4John ScottMilos Moore / Stijn Van der Veken ASB SBCGaffer / Band 4
PennyworthRob BaileyMilos MooreGaffer / Band 4
The Curios Life & Death Of!xClaire LaskoPhil BroomGaffer / Band 2

Commercials / Corporate Selection

Production Production Company Director of Photography Director
The Lion King (Hi Speed)Sound & MotionFederico AlfonsoBret Sullivan
PC WorldPC WOrldVariousVarious
British GasHLAFederico AlfonsoSimon Ratigan
M&SRogue FilmsCharlie StebbingsCharlie Stebbings
Virgin Atlantic (Airside)Alpha CenturyChris FergusonGiles Smith
Issey MiyakeRadical MediaTim GreenMarcus Tomlinson
ENEC (Brand Film)ENECJJ LewisGuy Nesbit
Virgin AtlanticAlpha CenturyGiles JenkinsEd Pettit

Other Information

Education & Training:

  • City & Guilds Electrial Installation 236: Part 1 & Part  2 (16th Edition)
  • City & Guilds 1840: Film & TV Lighting
  • City & Guilds BS7909: NVQ Level 3 BS7909: Temporary Installation

Industry Online Modules:

  • SreenSkills - Tackling Harassment & Bullying at Work & Introduction to Mental Health Awareness at Work
  • First Option - Risk Awareness in Production

 

DOP Referees:

Tony Miller BSC, Stijn Van der Veken ASC, Milos Moore, Andrew Dunn BSC, Chris Clarke, Chris Yacoubian & Chris Dodds (contacts upon request)

 

UPM Referees:

Valentina Coccia, Oliver Cockerham & Lorraine Goodman (contacts upon request)

 

Personal Key Achievements:

John has successfully completed 6 marathons over an eight year period!

 

 

 

Equipment

Please ask.