Curriculum Vitae

Nathan Ceddia

Melbourne, Australia +61 466 358 680 nathanceddia@gmail.com nathanceddia.com Dual Citizenship: Australian & Italian

Professional Summary

A multiskilled creative with an arts background and over a decade of experience in film, photography, content marketing, and art direction.

Known for developing strategic, visually compelling content that drives engagement and builds lasting brand identity. Passionate about sustainability and storytelling that inspires and shapes future-forward brands.

Selected Collaborations

Adidas·Samsung·Gucci·LG·Nike·Nowness·Pharrell Williams·I AM OTHER·Bombay Sapphire·Starbucks·Snarkitecture·It’s Nice That·Ignant·Pentatonic·Uniqlo

Core Skills

  • Content Marketing & Strategy
  • Art Direction & Visual Storytelling
  • Cinematography & Video Production
  • Studio & Lifestyle Photography
  • Creative Concept Development
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Team Leadership & Project Management
  • Copywriting & Campaign Messaging
  • Adobe Creative Suite & Web-Based Tools
  • High-End Production & Post Workflows

Professional Experience

Film Director & Creative Producer

2024 — 2026
Gumnut Films  ·  Melbourne

Currently working as a freelance Commercial Director, helping shape future-focused brands through strategic, impactful, high-end content.

Recent work includes TV commercials for Australia’s leading advertising agency and a short film invited to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Creative Lead & Head of Content — Germany, Italy, Spain

2022 — 2024
Lynk & Co  ·  Berlin

Lynk & Co is a mobility brand redefining car ownership through flexible subscription models and sustainably designed vehicles — a joint venture between Geely and Volvo, blending Scandinavian innovation with smart connectivity across Europe.

Spearheaded end-to-end development and execution of comprehensive video and photography content strategies across Germany, Italy, and Spain, ensuring alignment with overarching brand vision and regional objectives.

  • Directed and produced high-impact visual content including editorial, product, campaign, and behind-the-scenes materials.
  • Managed complex international productions, including large-scale TV and film shoots across diverse locations and teams.
  • Established and maintained a cohesive visual identity, delivering a full suite of brand assets for digital and print.
  • Partnered closely with creative and marketing leadership to drive brand engagement, audience growth, and measurable sales uplift.
  • Oversaw cross-functional creative teams and third-party collaborators, ensuring consistent delivery of premium content across all channels.

Head of Creative Content

2017 — 2022
Pentatonic  ·  Berlin

Pentatonic is a pioneering design and technology company at the forefront of the circular economy, collaborating with leading global brands to transform waste materials into high-performance, sustainable products.

Held full ownership of Pentatonic’s visual media across all stages — from creative concepting and production through to post-production and final delivery.

  • Defined the brand’s visual identity and aesthetic direction across all content.
  • Led creative concept development to ensure innovative and brand-aligned storytelling.
  • Strategically planned and executed content calendars in alignment with marketing campaigns and product launches.
  • Managed post-production workflows across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency and high-quality output.
  • Delivered a diverse suite of assets including product pack shots, video content, lifestyle imagery, behind-the-scenes visuals, and editorial-style campaigns.

Creative Content Producer & Social Media Manager

2015 — 2017
Bompas & Parr  ·  London

Bompas & Parr is a visionary studio creating immersive, sensory-led experiences that fuse food, design, and performance. Worked closely with the Creative Brand Director to establish a strategic content programme aimed at increasing brand awareness.

  • Conceptualised and developed compelling creative and narratives aligned with Bompas & Parr’s brand identity and core values.
  • Crafted creative and engaging treatments tailored to specific briefs.
  • Produced and directed dynamic visual content integrating imagery, sound, and storytelling.
  • Managed and grew the studio’s social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Partnered with content and events teams to create still and motion visuals for project promotion and marketing campaigns.

Video Tech — Doctor Strange

2015
Marvel Studios  ·  London

Collaborated closely with the Video Lead to set up and maintain all video systems and on-set infrastructure at Pinewood Studios and various filming locations.

  • Provided technical support to ensure smooth operation of all video equipment throughout production.
  • Handled data wrangling, encoding, and secure media backup processes.
  • Logged and reported data transfers, maintaining detailed records and version control.
  • Delivered general on-set production support across departments.

Production Assistant — The Amazing Race

2014
Channel 7  ·  Melbourne

Channel 7 is one of Australia’s leading commercial free-to-air networks, delivering a diverse range of high-quality programming across news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.

  • Led overnight data ingest operations, ensuring secure and efficient management of all footage.
  • Provided comprehensive production support across departments on-set and on location.
  • Captured behind-the-scenes video and photography to support promotional and archival needs.

Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Art (Film & TV)  ·  RMIT University, Melbourne 2010 — 2013
  • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality & Hotel Management  ·  Academy Sofitel 2008 — 2009
  • VCE  ·  Sandringham Secondary College 2000 — 2007

Interests

Film·Photography·Fashion Design·Travel·Cooking·Cycling

References

Adriana Giuffrida
Senior Product Developer
Austin Group — Perri Cutten
Kiefer Casamore
Executive General Manager
TBWA — Melbourne, VIC
Nick Berry
Head of Digital Marketing
Endeavour Group — Melbourne, VIC