Professional Summary
Clayton Orgles is a filmmaker with a decade of professional experience in the Film/Video Industries. Having contributed to over 150 projects, his expertise spans across numerous roles including Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects Artist, Animator, and Gaffer. This resume highlights a selection of his directorial work, underscoring his unique vision and adept storytelling skills. Driven by his passion for cinema, Clayton aspires to leverage his diverse skillset in the pursuit of directing feature-length films, with a focus on the Horror genre.
Work History
2023 - Disconnect | Dark Comedy | Short Film
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX, Colourist, Sound Design
Client: Panasonic Australia
Budget: AUD$3000
Duration: 6 minutes
Release Date: 13 Sep 2023
2023 - Dislocate | Horror | Short Film
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Screenwriter, Storyboard, Cinematographer/Layout, Animator, Production Designer, Lighting, VFX, Sound Designer, Sound Mixer, Voice Actor.
Client: WAnimate 3|Thirty
Duration: 45 seconds
Release Date: 7 Aug 2023
2022 - “Nova & Sol” | Action/Crime Drama | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX, Colourist
Client: Concord Music Group
Budget: AUD$22,000
Duration: 4 minutes
Release Date: Unreleased
2021 - Saviour: “Tidal Wave” | Drama/Horror | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX, Colourist
Client: Saviour / Greyscale Records / Dreambound
Budget: AUD$10,000
Duration: 4 minutes
Release Date: 6 Apr 2022
2021 - Saviour: “Younger” | Sci-Fi/Horror | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Cinematography, Editing, VFX, Colourist
Client: Saviour / Greyscale Records / Dreambound
Budget: AUD$10,000
Duration: 5 minutes
Release Date: 18 Feb 2022
2020 - Dissociation | Horror | Short Film
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX, Sound Designer, Colourist
Budget: AUD$12,000
Duration: 21 minutes
Release Date: 25 Feb 2023 (Premiere)
2019 - Adrian Wilson: “Farewell” | Romantic Drama | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Cinematographer, Editor, Colourist
Client: Adrian Wilson
Budget: AUD$5,600
Duration: 4 minutes
Release Date: 23 Aug 2019
2018 - Black Tongue: “Second Death” | Horror | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Cinematographer, Editor, Colourist
Client: Black Tongue
Budget: AUD$15,000
Duration: 4 minutes
Release Date: 1 Nov 2018
2018 - Black Tongue: “Ultima Necat” | Horror | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Editor, VFX, Colourist
Client: Black Tongue
Budget: AUD$10,000
Duration: 5 minutes
Release Date: 20 Sep 2018
2018 - Disenthrall | Psychological Drama | Short Film
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX, Colourist, Sound Design
Budget: AUD$5,000
Duration: 18 minutes
Release Date: 20 Nov 2020
2015 - Tempest Rising: “Know My Name” | Sci-Fi/Action | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Treatment, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX, Colourist
Client: Tempest Rising
Budget: AUD$4,000
Duration: 5 minutes
Release Date: 18 Dec 2015
2015 - Sail On! Sail On! - “Breach” | Comedy | Narrative Music Video
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles:Treatment, Cinematographer, Editor, Colourist
Budget: AUD$2,000
Duration: 4 minutes
Release Date: 5 Jun 2015
2012 - Kill, Eat, Repeat | Horror | Short Film
Primary Role: Director
Additional Roles: Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Colourist
Course: Murdoch University - Screen Production II
Duration: 25 minutes
Release Date: 22 Sep 2012
Achievements
Disconnect | Director
2024 - Official Selection WA Made Film Festival
2024 - Winner “Audience Choice for Best Film” at WA Made Film Festival
2023 - Official Selection Lumix 72 Hour Filmmaking Challenge
Dissociation | Director
2023 - Official Selection Screamfest Horror Film Festival
2023 - Official Selection HP Lovecraft Film Festival (Portland, Oregon)
2023 - Official Selection HP Lovecraft Film Festival (Providence, Rode Island)
2023 - Official Selection HP Lovecraft Film Festivas (Mobile, Alabama)
2023 - Official Selection HP Lovecraft Film Festival (Streaming Event)
2023 - Official Selection Revelation Perth International Film Festival
2023 - Official Selection HorrorFest International Film Festival
2023 - Official Selection WA Made Film Festival
2023 - Official Selection Terror In The Bay Film Festival
2023 - Winner “Best Atmosphere” at Terror in The Bay Film Festival
2023 - Official Selection Perth Horror Film Festival
2023 - Winner “Best WA Horror Short” at Perth Horror Film Festival
2023 - Semi-Finalist Australia Independent Film Festival
2023 - Honourable Mention WA Screen Culture Awards
Dislocate | Director
2023 - Best Animation Finalist at CinefestOz
Disenthrall | Director
2019 - Official Selection Bayside Film Festival
The Crossroad | Director
2011 - Winner “Best Secondary Film” at WA Screen Awards
Press
Dissociation - Director
Skills
Leadership Skills
Providing project leadership, including department briefing, budgeting, scheduling, and actor rehearsal.
Developing projects, including outlining, treatment writing, storyboarding, and screenwriting.
Conducting market research and validation.
Technical Proficiency
Excelling in Cinematography and Lighting using the latest technologies.
Proficient in video editing and colour grading with Davinci Resolve and Premiere Pro.
Skilled in sound mixing using Adobe Audition and Davinci Resolve Fairlight.
Demonstrating expertise in compositing using Fusion Studio, Adobe After Effects, and Blender.
Capable of performing 3D animation with Blender and photo manipulation with Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo.
Experienced in tracking and rotoscoping with Mocha Pro.
Education
2023 - Entrepreneurial Skills for Screen Business Workshop
CinefestOz, in Partnership with Curtin University & Innovation Cluster’s Tash Teakle
2011-2013 - Major in Screen Production, Minor in Sound
Murdoch University
Units: Screen Production I, Screen Production II, Professional Development in Directing & Cinematography.
2009-2010 - Certificate III in Media
Swan Christian College (High School)
Units: Website Design, Photo-manipulation, Music Videos, Music Production.
2009-2010 - Western Australian Certificate of Education
Swan Christian College (High School)
Units: Media Production & Analysis 3A/3B, English 3A/3B, Visual Art 2A/2B