I am an experienced, creative archive producer for various programmes with strong archive knowledge. I can enhance the director's storytelling and vision. I'm highly organised and well-versed in licensing and negotiating, legal (fair use and fair dealings), and copyright clearance as well as Channel 5 and Pact Terms of Trade. I have contacts from multiple archives, specialists, and collectors spanning over 30 years.
Experience in ordering and handling the BBC Tracker system, the BBC Jupiter, the Silvermouse, the NBC, and the International footage licensing and third-party rights checks. Initiate negotiations to secure the best deals for programmes, review license agreements for broadcasting rights, and ensure that in-perpetuity/perpetuity, royalty-free, is included in the license agreement to avoid additional costs and ensure optimal use of the production. The agency deals agreed with PA, Newsflare, Viral Hog, Rex, SWNS, Caters, Splash News, North News, TFL Photo Library, Mirrorpix, Solent, Getty, Newsquest, Pond5, Wales News Service, Freemantle, Warners, CBS, CNN, Veritone, ABC (US) ABC (AUS), Fox News, Court TV, France 24, Poetry Olympics, many other agencies and libraries.
Over the years, I have earned the title of Archive Producer by handling archives across the press, book publishing, and broadcasting sectors. I covered numerous stories in local news, death knocks, current affairs, and factual stories, spanning 35 years. As I accumulated this knowledge, I began researching for broadcasters and worked for Channel 4 News and BBC News as an Archive Researcher and then an Archive Producer. As a seasoned buyer, I handle film footage, news archives, and archives from UK and International police departments for UK & US broadcasters. I request material from international broadcasters worldwide and contact contributors on social media and UGCs. I have complete knowledge of fair use and fair dealing, await claims and best endeavours, and cataloguing correct data for legal teams. It is vital to have a personable approach when contacting contributors and keep costs down.
Most importantly, I have a contact list of photographers, filmmakers, news agencies, PR agencies, picture libraries, tabloids, journalists, authors, archivists, specialists and collectors spanning 35 years. I have been conversing with UK & US sales representatives and established a strong reputation with all suppliers for over 30 years. I don't profess to stay under budget, but I focus on every project to keep on budget.
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