Photographer, Film & Creative Resume Builder

Photography Resume Examples

• Freelance photographer: "Built a client base of 60+ repeat clients through referrals, growing annual revenue 40%."
• Staff / studio photographer: "Shot 300+ product SKUs per week for an e-commerce brand, cutting reshoots 25%."
• Photojournalist: "Published 200+ images in regional newspapers, including 12 front pages."
• Commercial: "Produced campaign imagery for 3 national brands with a 2-day turnaround."

Put your portfolio link in the header. It matters more than any bullet.

Film Resume Template and Production Credits

Film and production resumes list credits like a theater resume:

Project | Role | Production company or director | Year

Group by type (feature, short, commercial, documentary), with your strongest credits first. Add equipment, software, and union status if relevant. For acting-focused resumes, see our theater resume guide.

Filmmaker and Film Production Resume Tips

• Name your role precisely: director, DP, editor, gaffer, PA, producer
• Show scale: budget, crew size, festival selections, views or distribution
• List gear and software you're proficient with
• Link to a reel (Vimeo or YouTube)
• Keep it to one page with credits; link the full list

Artistic Resume Template: Design Without Breaking ATS

Studios and agencies often use applicant tracking systems too. Choose a creative template with real, selectable text, keep key details out of graphics, and have a simple version ready for online applications. See creative resume templates.