Award-winning series producer/ director/ writer with a track record in delivering premium, high-end narrative-led feature documentaries and episodes across genres for both British and international platforms. Interested in bold and ambitious projects with narrative heft and emotional weight, driven by storytelling and compelling characters. Particu... Read More

Award-winning series producer/ director/ writer with a track record in delivering premium, high-end narrative-led feature documentaries and episodes across genres for both British and international platforms. Interested in bold and ambitious projects with narrative heft and emotional weight, driven by storytelling and compelling characters. Particularly experienced with drama documentary, archive-led films and the true crime, sport, history and science genres. Worked across the world, with a particular interest in the countries of East Asia. Most drawn to projects where there is a story to tell - even if that story needs to be found. Credits as Series Producer include work for Disney+, BBC, C4, Nat Geo and Discovery Canada (in addition to work as Director for BBC, C4, Five, ITV, Discovery+, CNN, SyFy, ID and History). As experienced leading a large drama unit as I am working in a small team, including self-shooting/ sound.  Open to combining directing and series producing and particularly interested in projects that sit at the intersection of drama and documentary.Very experienced interviewer, whether working with sensitive subject matter or interviewing the famous, who range from prime ministers to sporting icons. Considerable experience with working with actors; SFX; and stunts.  Emmy-nominated CGi and green screen work, and very confident with graphics of all kinds, with extensive experience collaborating with VFX Supervisors and managing delivery pipelines on time-pressured productions.  I also have experience of specialist photography including high speed cameras,etc. Directed extensive drone sequences and air-to-air/ air-to-ground from helicopters. Proven team leader with wide-ranging experience of production challenges covering access, legal obstacles and hazardous environments.  Managed junior and up-and-coming filmmakers, helping nurture and develop their vision and films. Very experienced directing on-screen talent, whether star presenters or non-professional actors, including children.  On-the-ground production experience across USA, Canada, Morocco, the Middle East, South Africa, Korea, Thailand, Japan and China. Excellent track record in writing punchy pitches and treatments, and securing commissions.I am also a screenwriter with several scripted projects in development, and with an interest in developing stories based on true events. Increasingly sought out as a script writer and story consultant. Directed several award-winning short films for the cinema which I also wrote, crowdfunded and produced. I teach film at leading film schools, and have chaired and participated in  panels and masterclasses at film festivals across Europe.  Former Chair of the Federation of European Film Directors (2015-2019).  See my website www.danclifton.co.uk for more details of my previous work, and awards. Read Less