James Saville
Producer/Director | Senior Producer | Journalist
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About Me
Creative filmmaker with a journalism background. Premium documentaries and current affairs programmes. BAFTA, RTS and Broadcast award winner.
My passion is for telling recent social and political history through documentary, although I delight in crafting films of any genre and format.
I tell exceptional stori... Read More
My passion is for telling recent social and political history through documentary, although I delight in crafting films of any genre and format.
I tell exceptional stori... Read More
Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting for the Edit / DV Talent / 2020 | ||
| Shooting for the Edit | DV Talent | 2020 |
| PXW-FS7 Operations and 4K Workflow Course / Sony Digital Motion Picture Centre Europe / 2017 | ||
| PXW-FS7 Operations and 4K Workflow Course | Sony Digital Motion Picture Centre Europe | 2017 |
| MA in TV Journalism / City University London / 2016 | ||
| MA in TV Journalism | City University London | 2016 |
James is great to work with. He’s smart and funny - an all round nice guy. Hard working, engaged and a team-player, I look forward to working with him again!
Other Details
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Media I Work In:
Feature Film
Broadcast Television
Short Film
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Language:
English (Fluent)
Skills/Permits:
CRB Check
Access Negotiation
Secret Filming
Commentary Writing
Edit Producing
Technical Skills:
Canon C300 Mark II
Sony a7S
Sony a7S II
Sony PXW-FS5
Sony PXW-FS7
Canon C300 Mark III
Awards:
Winner - Best Single Documentary, BAFTA TV Awards 2026
Winner - Best Single Documentary, RTS Programme awards 2026
Winner - Best Single Documentary, Broadcast Awards 2026
MA TV Journalism, City University 2016
