Creative and outgoing field-based Producer/Director with a proven track record across UK/international filming. Extensive self-shooting, story producing and editorial experience; delivering authentic, sustained character-driven narrative arcs across docs, contributor-led journeys, features and competition formats.
Experienced on fast-moving productions, operating under high-pressure in challenging environments; balancing welfare, logistics and emerging storylines to capture real/unscripted moments. Confident nurturing contributors/talent across extended periods, with a strong instinct for storytelling both on location and in edit.
Key Skills:
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Self-Shooting: FX6, FX9, FX3, A7S, C300; multicam shooting, gimbal cameras; lighting; sound.
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Directing: Inclusive approach with contributors, high-profile talent & established/emerging presenters.
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Story Producing: Across long-form, access, casting, shaping narrative & diverse contributor journeys.
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Edit Producing: Building story arcs in edit across 30’/60’/90’/VT for a wide range of audiences.
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Contributor Management & Welfare: Across documentaries, reality, competition & sensitive access.
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International Filming: Across the USA and Europe; forward-planning with fixers and local crews.
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Challenging Logistics: Setting up multi-location shoots, recces, and travel/filming in remote areas.
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Unpredictable Environments: Wildlife shoots, farms, events, live OBs, on blue-lights, on trains, boats.
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Editorial Compliance: Across major broadcasters including BBC/ITV/C4/C5.
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Health & Safety: Completing RA’s, scheduling & understanding regulations in high-risk environments.
Extensive experience over 15 years across music, travel, archive, true crime, history, current affairs, ob-doc, topical, live, reality, competition & natural history genres.
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