Series Director crafting cinematic, character-driven documentary films across diverse subjectsand genres for premium platforms and global audiences. Selected credits span BAFTA-winning observational films, high-profile talent-led series and international access documentaries for Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+,  Amazon Prime Video, BBC and Chan... Read More

Series Director crafting cinematic, character-driven documentary films across diverse subjectsand genres for premium platforms and global audiences. Selected credits span BAFTA-winning observational films, high-profile talent-led series and international access documentaries for Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+,  Amazon Prime Video, BBC and Channel 4.

• Range, versatility & end-to-end filmmaking: My experience across diverse subjects and formats brings a dynamic directing perspective to each project. Beginning in post-production as an Editor and later Edit Producer, I developed strong editorial instincts for story and character. Progressing behind the camera as a Producer and Director of Photography shaped an intentional filming approach, capturing the coverage needed to build compelling narratives in the edit. This combined editorial and shooting background informs how I direct today — collaborating seamlessly from development to delivery, while providing the technical foundation to push visual boundaries and craft premium, distinctive films. While open to self-shooting select sequences where creatively valuable, my primary focus is directing and full narrative oversight.

• Directed & shot for Oscar, Emmy & BAFTA-winning filmmakers including: Louis Theroux, James Gay-Rees, Julia Nottingham, Brian Woods, Aaron Fellows, Paddy Wivell, Jo Hughes, Ruth Kelly, Wesley Pollitt & James Jones, among others.

• BAFTA-winning projects: Race Across the World (S1), Ambulance (S2). Nominations: BAFTA, Knife Edge: ChasingMichelin Stars (S1); Race Across the World (S2); GRIERSON, Race Across the World (S1) and Raining in My Heart; RTS, Growing Up Gifted (S2). Shortlisted: GRIERSON, Sex Actually with Alice Levine (S2) and Parole (S1).

• International director filming across 40+ countries worldwide including Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, the Americas, Asia, Australasia and Europe. Dual NZ–UK citizen with EU family ties (wife is Spanish).

• Training: Hostile environment awareness & first aid  |  Albert: Climate Onscreen Workshop  |  A2 CofC Drone Certificate  |  USA iVisa

• www.brentgundesen.com