“Cinelescence brings an unmatched creative sense, always ready with the right angle, shot, or set up. It’s not just “production.”
- Steve Palmer, Channel 511
The Team
Freddie Connor
Director / Producer
Freddie Connor graduated from the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, London. He is a multi-award winning film director, producer and screenwriter.
He directed the television pilot "Flattening the Curve," which won Best Pilot at the L.A. Webfest in 2023, the world's largest web festival.
Freddie has directed global commercials such as London Blue, for Field of Gems Jewelry. It starred Hollywood actor Christian Oliver and international model Taylor Reynolds. Matt Brown: The Immortal commercial celebrates UFC legend Matt Brown's legacy. The Black Diamond Tavern commercial features former heavyweight boxing champion Buster Douglas.
He won the renowned “Award of Merit” as a director and producer for two years in a row at the Accolade Global Film Competition (2016 & 2017). MovieMaker Magazine named Accolade among “The Top 25 Festivals worth the entry fee!”
Freddie directed and produced the critically acclaimed drama “Heather’s Painting,” which won 30 major awards including “Best Picture” at the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival, 2017.
Freddie was one of the main producers of the feature film “Baseline,” which sold to over 15 countries and was released by Studio Canal Plus in the UK. The London Insider selected “Baseline” as one of the top 5 films of the year, alongside “Inception.”
Dan Buckley
Cinematographer / Editor
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Dan Buckley has been filming stunning images across the globe since 2009 —from fashion capitals NYC, Paris, and London to the scenic landscapes of Egypt, New Zealand, and Sweden. Dan’s lens has captured the magic of many iconic locations, including the Great Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Catacombs, the Tower of London, and even the enigmatic Stonehenge.
Beginning his career as a still photographer with a passion for visual storytelling, Dan inevitably transitioned into cinematography. He has shot almost every form of media, including commercials, brand films, short narratives, interviews, training videos, and an award-winning TV pilot. He has been the director of photography for local and international commercials for clients including the renowned Columbus Symphony, UFC legend Matt Brown, and Black Diamond Development.
Dan’s diverse production background extends beyond the camera lens. He has worked on popular shows like “Restaurant: Impossible,” “Death Row Stories,” and “Big Rig Bounty Hunters.” He served as talent assistant to Kelly Clarkson on the Emmy award-winning docu-reality series “Who Do You Think You Are?” and was a casting assistant for the Oscar-winning film “Captain Phillips.”