Experienced Development Exec and PD working across a wide range of factual genres. I’ve developed and made films for all the major UK broadcasters, worked on international co-pros and directed some of the biggest factual talent. In development I've won a string of major commissions, and taken ideas from two line pitches to Broadcast.I’ve got ... Read More

Experienced Development Exec and PD working across a wide range of factual genres. I’ve developed and made films for all the major UK broadcasters, worked on international co-pros and directed some of the biggest factual talent. In development I've won a string of major commissions, and taken ideas from two line pitches to Broadcast.I’ve got strong editorial, writing, journalistic and storytelling skills, have tenacity, a passion for visuals and experience managing teams.- Wealth of experience in development and production, most recently as a Development Executive at BBC Studios- As a developer and director worked across presenter-led, observational, emotional testimony, archive, graphics/animation style films - including landmark series, one-off specials and flagship strands.- Specialism in History, but also worked across Arts, Science, Documentary, Sports and Current Affairs,- Extensive experience of directing high profile talent and interviewing big names from the worlds of politics, law and entertainment, as well as first time presenters and vulnerable contributors with emotional stories to tell- Confident directing high-end crews with experience of filming in Europe, America and the Middle East.- Accomplished film editor, having cut many of my own films, for BBC2 and BBC4.- Strong track record in all aspects of Development with a string of successes, including securing commission that including a $1m YouTube Channel, a multi-million dollar international series and a returning BBC4 strand. Experience of pitching to Channel Controllers & Commissioners- 15 years of industry experience with nearly a decade spent directing. Early career highlights include working on highly acclaimed programmes such as BBC2 Docu-Drama Nuremberg: The Nazis on Trial, and the BBC's flagship history strand, Timewatch.www.jamesgray-producer.com Read Less