London based, Australian born, TV Director (and former newspaper journalist). I have worked in the UK for 8 years on varied projects, including recently: The One Show, Paul O’Grady’s For the Love of Dogs and Piers Morgan’s Life Stories.I have a wide range of experience working with high-profile talent, camera and sound operation, edit produ... Read More

London based, Australian born, TV Director (and former newspaper journalist). I have worked in the UK for 8 years on varied projects, including recently: The One Show, Paul O’Grady’s For the Love of Dogs and Piers Morgan’s Life Stories.I have a wide range of experience working with high-profile talent, camera and sound operation, edit producing, drama reconstruction, live studio shows, international filming set up and management – all while keeping up-to- date with the latest kit gadgets and technology.For the entirety of 2020, I was employed as a Topical Director at The One Show making current affair VTs; commemorating the anniversary of Anthony Walker’s tragic death with his family, celebrating the Arts with the English National Ballet company, and the West End, orchestrating secret filming surprises and taking a £3million Aston Martin Bond car for a spin - all during the Covid-19 pandemic (making me adept at risk assessments!)I am incredibly comfortable with fast-turnaround short-form productions and obs-doc filming, along with long- form documentary, live studio broadcasts and large-scale events.I have a solid track record in setup, filming and finding quality onscreen contributors. With experience dealing with sensitive subject matters and contributors (having made numerous films for charities, notably Children in Need), along with some of the largest institutions, including government agencies, landmark museums and companies.• Strong self-shooter with full BBC camera and sound training. Clear editorial judgement and knowledge • Solid experience directing on location, scripting and edit producing. Including multi-camera shoots • Shooting ability using numerous cameras, including: FS7, C300, PMW 300/500, F5/F55, Arri Amira, XF305, A7S, 5D, GoPro. Along with moving timelapse and still photography. • Highly computer literate and tech savvy with Avid & FCP edit experience. Full Clean Driving License and right to work in the UK (EU and Australian passport) • Other training: Rosenblum TV Camera Training, social media trained in SEO practices, Australian Radio School diploma, BBC Advanced driving course. Read Less