Edward Lawrence is a freelance shooting producer, camera operator-editor and broadcast journalist working in news, current affairs and factual television. He has extensive experience working in challenging and hostile environments. He has worked in a range of roles for a variety of broadcasters and production companies including the BBC News where ... Read More

Edward Lawrence is a freelance shooting producer, camera operator-editor and broadcast journalist working in news, current affairs and factual television. He has extensive experience working in challenging and hostile environments. He has worked in a range of roles for a variety of broadcasters and production companies including the BBC News where he was a staff senior journalist and camera operator-editor in China for over 5 years, as well as BBC current affairs, ABC Australia, Channel 4 News, Channel 4 TV, Vice Media, SBS Australia, AlJazeera, Story Films, October films and others. 

He has his own extensive camera equipment including a Sony FX6, 2x Sony A7siii and a Sony A7cii as well as a range of lenses including primes, lighting and gimbals. He is also an experienced drone pilot with a drone, worldwide insurance, an A2cofC UK licence and an EU licence. He also has a USA i-visa until the end of 2029. 

He is also a fast and proficient editor on FCPX. 

Based in London but happy to deploy and work overseas when required and frequently work in the Middle East and East Asia. ATA Carnet for broadcast equipment and up to date HEFAT (Hostile Environment Training) and Public Order Training.  Read Less