CV / Resumé

On "Breaking the Bank," Dominic initially worked as a graphics designer and assistant art director, developing visual concepts for the film's aesthetic during pre-production. Later, as standby props during filming, he ensured prop continuity and scene integrity. This dual role sharpened his design and on-set problem-solving skills, illustrating the dynamic nature of film production and the value of versatility and collaboration in bringing a film's vision to life.

On the film "Welcome to the Punch," Dominic helped as a standby carpenter and props for a couple of weeks, as a favour to the art director. His role involved crafting, adjusting, and repairing set pieces to match the film's aesthetic needs while ensuring functionality for shooting. This position required quick thinking, carpentry skills, and a collaborative spirit to meet the fast-paced demands of film production.

"The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box" (2013) is a fantasy film where Mariah Mundi searches for the powerful Midas Box to save his family. As a construction manager, Dominic helped create the film's detailed, magical sets, contributing to its vivid, Victorian-inspired world.

Dominic oversaw the construction of all 'guest sets' for Season 15, encompassing diverse settings such as two prisons (including a two-story structure and another with eighteen cells plus two interrogation rooms), two council flats, a haunted attic, and an exploding bathroom. All projects were completed on schedule and within budget constraints.

"The Cricklewood Greats," a comedy pilot directed by Peter Capaldi, presented Dominic with the challenge of supervising the construction of eleven sets with and extremely limited budget and time. Despite these constraints, his team successfully delivered diverse and engaging sets that complemented Capaldi's comedic vision, showcasing Dominic's ability to creatively overcome obstacles and contribute significantly to the project's narrative and aesthetic appeal.

During "Silk" Season One, Dominic managed the construction crew and assisted with planning, scheduling, and budgeting of set builds. His role was crucial in navigating the challenges of TV production, ensuring that each set, from courtrooms to offices, was completed efficiently and met the series' artistic vision. This experience sharpened his project management and teamwork skills, contributing significantly to the show's authentic and engaging set design.

As a carpenter on "Spooks," Dominic assisted in constructing a set for one episode, focusing on practical craftsmanship to meet the series' high standards for realism. His role involved hands-on work, transforming design plans into a functional set that fit the show's dynamic espionage narrative. This experience underscored the value of precision and teamwork in bringing a television set to life.

In my role as construction supervisor on "Foster," a British film, Dominic led the team responsible for the creation of its sets, ensuring they accurately reflected the script's emotional depth. His work involved transforming conceptual designs into real, tangible environments that supported the film's narrative. Through effective team leadership and close collaboration with the production design team, Dominic delivered sets on time and within budget, contributing significantly to the film's visual storytelling.

Starting as a carpenter on "City of Vice," Dominic was promoted to construction supervisor due to his architectural and construction background. Initially set to be mostly indoors for cost-saving, his team proved they could build detailed exteriors within budget. This led producers to move much of the series outdoors, enhancing its scale and showcasing our work on recreating 18th-century London.

Dominic's career in film and TV began as a camera technician, leading to work as a Steadicam assistant on videos for Sinéad O'Connor, Oasis, and Five. This evolved into a role as Director of Photography for award-winning short films and on music videos for various bands., and as a gaffer for music videos for musicians like All Saints, Peter Andre, Sting, and Oasis.

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Dominic also worked as a screenplay analyst for Fineline Pictures and Newline Cinema, wrote for the as-yet-unfilmed "Blake's 7" mini-series, and produced and directed its radio plays. His experience includes being an executive producer and line producer for a feature - currently in post-production - with Ronald Pickup and Ian McKellen. This journey has given him an all-encompassing knowledge of filmmaking, enhancing his ability to work effectively with different departments.

His skills in budget management have been a constant throughout his career and are integral to his approach, ensuring that every project he undertakes is both creatively fulfilling and fiscally responsible.