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LONDON / ESSEX / BEYOND
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SERVICES / FILM & DOCUMENTARY

Cinematography
& film production.

Images that serve the story. Narrative, action and documentary cinematography.

Roan Lenihan is a cinematographer working across London, Essex and beyond. Through Playback Productions, he collaborates with directors, producers and production teams to turn a story’s intention into its visual language.

DISCUSS YOUR FILM ↗SEE THE WORK ↓
The Protector — action comedy cinematography
THE PROTECTOR / CINEMATOGRAPHY, EDIT & COLOUR VIEW PROJECT ↗
01 — THE PRACTICE

STORY FIRST.
FRAME BY FRAME.

01

Narrative cinematography

A visual approach shaped around the script, performance and director’s intention. Plan lighting, framing and camera movement around what each scene needs.

02

Action & movement

Cinematography that supports choreography and comic timing. Work with the director, performers and action team to make movement clear and keep the audience inside the scene.

03

Documentary filmmaking

Bring a considered eye to real people and places. Interviews, observational footage and supporting images build a visual story around the subject.

04

Editing & colour

Carry the visual approach into post-production where required. Editing and colour grading can be included in the agreed scope, or the footage handed over to your post team.

02 — SELECTED FILM CREDITS

ACTION. CHARACTER.
REAL STORIES.

The Protector — film still
ACTION COMEDY / SHORT FILM

The Protector

Cinematographer / Editor / Colourist

EXPLORE PROJECT ↗
The Wonton Warrior — film still
ACTION / FANTASY / BBC

The Wonton Warrior

Cinematographer

EXPLORE PROJECT ↗
Chopsticks!! — film still
MARTIAL ARTS COMEDY / SHORT FILM

Chopsticks!!

Cinematographer / Colourist

EXPLORE PROJECT ↗
FEATUREDOCUMENTARY
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY / SELECTED CREDIT

Feature Documentary

Director of Photography / Editor

EXPLORE PROJECT ↗
03 — WORKING TOGETHER

FROM INTENTION.
TO IMAGE.

  1. 01 / THE STORY

    Understand the intention

    Discuss the script or documentary idea, audience, references and production stage. Start with what the film needs to communicate.

  2. 02 / THE PREPARATION

    Find the visual language

    Develop the approach with the director. Consider locations, light, framing, movement and the crew and equipment needed for the shoot.

  3. 03 / THE SHOOT

    Respond to the scene

    Bring the plan to set while staying responsive to performance and the location. Collaborate with the director and crew to capture the story.

  4. 04 / THE HANDOVER

    Keep the vision connected

    Agree footage delivery and any editing or colour work before production. Support a clear transition from the shoot into post.

Your story.
A shared visual approach.

You might need a cinematographer to join an established crew, or be developing a film and looking for a visual collaborator. Share the script, treatment or idea and the stage you have reached.

For campaign films and product stories, explore brand video production. For exhibitions, educational commissions and fashion, see arts, culture and fashion films.

START A CONVERSATION ↗
04 — BEFORE WE SHOOT

A few useful
answers.

Can I hire you as a director of photography?

Yes. Roan can join your director and production team as cinematographer or director of photography. Responsibilities, preparation and shoot requirements are agreed around your production.

Do you shoot action and narrative films?

Yes. Selected credits include The Protector, The Wonton Warrior and Chopsticks!!, covering action, comedy and fantasy. The approach is developed with the director and the people staging the action.

Can you film documentary interviews and supporting footage?

Yes. Documentary cinematography can include interviews, observational filming and supporting sequences. Share the subject, locations and access you have so we can discuss the right approach.

Can editing and colour grading be included?

Yes, where agreed. Roan has worked across cinematography, editing and colour on selected films. Each project has its own scope; you can also hire cinematography alone and work with your existing post team.

Where do you work?

Across London, Essex and beyond. Include your proposed locations and shoot dates in the enquiry so travel, availability and production requirements can be discussed.

What do you need to quote for a film?

Send a script, treatment or short outline, your planned dates and locations, expected shoot days, the role you need and an indicative budget. If the project is still developing, start with what you know.