Charlie Parkin

Head of Screen Production


Biography

Charlie Parkin is a video editor and an award-winning visual effects compositor working on short films, corporate video, web series and digital releases.

While co-ordinating and teaching post-production at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, he continues his professional practice as a freelance video editor and visual effects artist for clients like the NHS, the National Police Wellbeing Service and as part of the filmmaking collective City Lights Films.

He is also an award-winning composer and music producer, primarily scoring web releases, indie games and media. His work ranges from orchestral to electronic and hip-hop.

Graduate Sahir Mehta
As soon as I visited the School, I fell in love with the place. Perhaps it sounds a bit irrational, but sometimes you get a vibe - and you just know! BOVTS gave me all the tools I needed to prepare for a career as an actor. Sahir Mehta, MA Professional Acting, 2018