1. ISIRA MAKULOLUWE
MEDIA PROFESSIONAL- DOCUMENTARY FILM PD/AD/AP - TV JOURNALIST
CONTACT: 17 Beechdale, London N21 3QE, United Kingdom
Tel 1: +44-781-453-9519 Tel 2 : +351-91-007-7001
E-mail: makreporter@gmail.com
Nationality: British
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Sinhala + basic Mandarin and
Korean.
A mature & experienced British-Sri Lankan media professional, I have an MA in TV Journalism
Goldsmiths University topping the class of 2014.
I was an acclaimed choreographer/director/producer for dance and theatre for 10 years, based in
Paris, France, respected in my field & receiving plaudits from critics. My strong managerial, creative,
communication & media skills now work in a number of areas including development, strategy,
cinema, documentary, news production, management, & marketing.
A former ITV News freelance ANE & AP, I used my up-to-date skill set to provide quality news for this
major network. I also produce films for independents including my own company TEN8 FILMS.
My last documentary film 'Shadow of the Bull' won the Best Documentary Prize at the BJTC Awards
2014. I produce, direct, post-produce, create engaging video content, manage productions, write
punchy, analytical journalistic articles and provide creative, dependable support for any media
operation or multinational company needing fresh perspectives.
I speak and write 5 languages fluently and my intercultural background and experience mixed with
languages will be an asset to anyone who wants mature, energetic and proactive participants. I am
widely travelled with a vast list of contacts on the ground for great stories and insider information in
several domains.
An athlete/professional dancer with a science background, I am fit and have analytical skills for data
management. I love all sporting environments and understand the performance nature of sport
within a media context.
With a lot to offer and when trusted with a team, I can motivate by example to deliver within a
stringent time frame. Sri Lankan by birth means I’m born a humanitarian. Human injustice concerns
me personally and I want to make a difference using my skills and an open mind. I’m not afraid of new
environments love teamwork, & happy to work at any level in the chain in order to ensure delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS
MA Television Journalism - Goldsmiths University of London – Grade: Distinction + PCT Licence
Modules: TV news production, short and long format documentary film-making, Journalism (on-line),
ENPS, TV programme production technique, media law and ethics examination.
BSc. Honours in Molecular Biology - Queen Mary University of London
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TV and Media
2015-present Director/CEO Ten8 TV – UK-based Production company developing factual and
documentary films and producing/managing productions for other indies – offical launch 2016
2015 ITV News ANE/AP/P On Assignment and Sri Lanka using expertise in the area. Foreign News Unit
Journalist for Africa, Latin America and Asia use of language skills/contacts
2014 Winner of British Journalism Training Council (BJTC) Award for Best Documentary 2014
for film Shadow of the Bull (30 mins).
2013-2014 East London Lines – online and Video Journalist for local news, arts & culture and social
issues.

2. 2012-2013 ZoF (Lisbon, Portugal) – Media Manager-Producer of Factual TV for this leading
Portuguese TV production company – specialising in Africa and Latin America – travel and social
documentaries – adviertising.
SKILLSET: Senior/junior management, digital media, online news, factual film production, strategy,
team leadership, translation, data management, project management, multi-lingual
conferencing/interviewing, and directing, news reporting, self-camera reporting, factual researching,
HD/4K camera operation, news presenting, Final Cut Pro (7.0), AVID media composer Premiere Pro,
ENPS, multi-camera studio directing, critical & analytical thinking, reporting for : international news
sports, science & technology, culture, lifestyle & travel, language translation, set design, drama
directing, choreography, lighting design, Photoshop.
Performing Arts
2008-2012 Artistic Director of Dancetheatremedia, London. Arts Management Consultant and
Independent Choreographer for international dance companies. Roles : Management of small to
large-scale cultural and artistic projects, creation of media-marketing programs, budget management,
hands-on administration, drama direction. Professional guest choreographer for major international
companies including the Geneva Opera Ballet
2001-2008 Artistic Director of Paris-based dance company VIVID, funded by the French Ministry of
Culture.
Roles : Management, direction and choreography of major dance and theatre works, international
touring, management of 10 staff members - 4 full-time and 6 freelance. First Prize in the Kuopio
International Choreographic Competition (2003).
1995-2006 Dancer and performer for acclaimed dance companies in Europe, UK and USA. Performing
the works of major international choreographers.
Teacher / Lecturer
2007-2013 Teacher in professional Culture and Media Studies, Contemporary Dance, Multimedia
Performance and creative industry Management in UK, France, Denmark, Norway, South Korea,
Brasil, Argentina, Serbia, Italy and Czek Republic.