Anna Carrington

About

Job title(s):

• Camera Operator
• Director of Photography
• Lighting Camerawoman

Location

United Kingdom›London

Languages

Fluent:

English

Conversational:

None

Specialist skills:

• High Def
•  / 35mm Film
•  / 16mm Film
•  / Arri D20 / D21
•  / Red Camera
•  / Green Screen
•  / Time lapse

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Anna Carrington on the web

• www.annacarrington.co.uk

Showreel

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Biography

Anna first studied Cinematography at Surrey Institute of Art and Design and graduated in 2002 with a 2:1 BA (hons) Film & Video Production. Whilst studying she started working as a Clapper Loader and carried on after graduation to become a professional freelance Camera Assistant and became a professional freelance Focus Puller in 2004.  During her time as a Camera Assistant Anna worked with some highly respected DOP's and learnt a lot about how the Camera Department works.  In 2006 Anna was selected by Women in Film and Television to be mentored by DOP Henry Braham BSC during the production of The Golden Compass. The placement lasted for a year in which time Henry trained her in the Cinematographer's role during pre-production, production and post-production of the feature film as well as helping her experiment with her own Cinematography. Anna gained her first credit as Director of Photography on the feature length documentary " Welcome Aboard Toxic Airlines " in 2007. The film premiered at The International Film Festival of the Environment in Paris and sparked the call for a public enquiry into the areo-toxic issue in the UK . In 2008 Anna worked as the Camera Operator on "31 North 62 East (Too Close To The Truth)" with DOP Sue Gibson BSC who is the President of the British Society of Cinematographers , this had a Cinematic release in the UK in 2009 . Anna then went onto work as the Director of Photography on her first drama feature film " Ambleton Delight " which premiered at The Ritz Cinema in Worthing in April 2009 . The film did well in the festival circuit, racking up 6 award nominations, 6 official selections and winning three awards; "Best UK Feature" at The End of the Pier International Film Festival "Best Actor in a Leading Role" at The International Filmmaker Festival and "Best Feature Film" at The British Independent Film Festival.  In 2009 Anna won "Best Director of Photography" at The End of the Pier International Film Festival for her work on Short Film "The View." As well as working on feature films Anna has a strong background in developing visual ideas and shooting for Commercials and Promos.

 

Credits and awards

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