Series Producer, Show Runner, Producer/Director who has worked across a wide range of documentary, drama/doc, specialist factual and factual entertainment programmes for Channel 4, Sky One, Bravo, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, History and NBC Universal.

Experienced making new series and single fi... Read More

Series Producer, Show Runner, Producer/Director who has worked across a wide range of documentary, drama/doc, specialist factual and factual entertainment programmes for Channel 4, Sky One, Bravo, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, History and NBC Universal.

Experienced making new series and single films, alongside taking on highly-acclaimed existing brands. Strong editorial sensibilities and skilled in crafting narratives, producing and identifying key pieces of footage and turning complex topics, such as wildlife, adventure, travel, history and science, into engaging and entertaining programmes.

Comfortable working in difficult and hostile environments and experienced filming all around the world.

Confident setting the creative vision, directing large and complex documentary and drama-reconstruction shoots, planning and executing multi-camera, large-scale stunts, managing crews and production teams and developing strong relationships with high-profile talent.

Versatile skillset covering the whole production process, from developing content ideas, setting up complex shoots, scripting and storyboarding to overseeing location filming, dealing with compliance and legals and managing edits and final post.

Testimonial:

“Stephen consistently delivers excellent, visually arresting and intelligent films - even from the most challenging locations. Epic reconstructions down to intimate moments, he’s the Swiss Army Penknife of directors with a blade for each occasion.”
Harry Marshall, Creative Director, Icon Films, Aug 2018.

“Steve is always such a pleasure to work with - smart, fun, incredibly diligent and hard working with a great instinct for amazing scenes.” Bear Grylls, Aug 2018 .


see clips from recent work at www.vimeo.com/shearman Read Less