Director and series producer specialising in high-impact documentaries, true-crime and sensitive access observational work, with a strong investigative and journalistic drive. Graduate of the BBC New Director Initiative and a City University/BBC-trained journalist. Known for building trust with vulnerable contributors, shaping complex narratives in... Read More

Director and series producer specialising in high-impact documentaries, true-crime and sensitive access observational work, with a strong investigative and journalistic drive. Graduate of the BBC New Director Initiative and a City University/BBC-trained journalist. Known for building trust with vulnerable contributors, shaping complex narratives in the edit, and leading teams from development through production and post. Equally at home originating ideas, working in development slates, and directing or edit-producing premium documentaries.

Core Skills:
•     Directing & producing: From self-shooting to directing crews; strong visual storytelling; confident in the edit room shaping story, pace and character.
•     Storytelling & editorial: Compelling narrative structure; strong scripts and treatments; clear editorial vision in collaboration with exec producers and commissioners.
•     Access & interviews: Relentless instinct for access; experienced interviewing abuse survivors, bereaved families, police, lawyers, politicians and public figures.
•     Development & origination: Developing factual and factual-drama proposals; pitching to broadcasters; working under NDA on sensitive projects.
•     Compliance & duty of care: Extensive work with vulnerable contributors on legally sensitive subjects; robust understanding of compliance, risk and psychological support.
•     Leadership: Collaborative leader across development, production and post; experienced managing teams, budgets and schedules to delivery. Regularly mentor young people.
•     Technical skills: Experienced self-shooter including sound recording; experienced directing crews; conversant using non-linear editing tools.

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