Joseph Leadbetter

Creative Media Student

Lighting · Editing · Visual Storytelling

Profile

About

I'm a creative media student with a passion for lighting, editing and visual story telling. I enjoy experimenting with colour, shadows, and how you can use those tools to make an entire atmosphere with ease. I work across acting, directing, photography and post-production. I aim to move into lighting for film, theatre or live-events.

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Joseph Leadbetter branding board

Brand Merch

A preview of my branded t-shirt concepts using the JL mark across black, white, and purple colourways.

Skills & Software

Over the years, I've independently developed and improved my creative skills outside of education. This includes studying at home, attending open events, and taking on personal projects to strengthen my abilities. Through this, I've built a strong understanding of how visuals, performance, and atmosphere work together to tell a story. I'm confident using industry-standard software and applying my skills across acting, directing, editing, photography, and lighting design.

For creative aspects I use:

After Effects
Premiere Pro
Lightroom
Photoshop
Canva
DaVinci Resolve
Blender
Unreal Engine
DMX Lighting
Stage Planning

I made this website with:

React
Next.js
Radix UI
Framer Motion
Tailwind CSS
Bun
Visual Studio Code
Vercel

Education

  1. 2012-2018

    St Paul's Catholic Junior School

  2. 2018-2024

    Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

  3. 2023-2026

    Knowsley Community College

Projects

2023-2026

College Productions

I've taken part in a wide range of college projects, including short films, longer narrative pieces, documentaries, and skits. I've acted in most productions and contributed to editing and visual development. I've also produced a large collection of photography work, which has been used across several projects and added to my portfolio.

2020-Present

Personal Creative Work

Outside of education, I've created a variety of personal projects, including photography, videography, and small animations. These pieces are used to demonstrate my skills when applying for apprenticeships or creative roles, and many are displayed on my website.

2018-2023

High School Productions

During high school, I supported several school productions and filmed events, including shows with live audiences. This gave me early experience in performance, backstage roles, and understanding how lighting and staging affect the final outcome.

Portfolio

Mannequin Challenge

College Walk-Through

Strawberry Fields Music Video

Bank Robbers Street Skit

Showreel

Showreel - 2026.

Contact

For collaborations, apprenticeships, or creative roles, get in touch.