James P.Lees
Filmmaker
Pro
About Me
Award-winning filmmaker with 10+ years of experience in media and content creation.
Key skills include:
• Field direction and management of crews on international filming shoots in remote and hostile environments including production and setup.
• Writing scripts, shot lists and... Read More
Key skills include:
• Field direction and management of crews on international filming shoots in remote and hostile environments including production and setup.
• Writing scripts, shot lists and... Read More
Professional Training
Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
---|---|---|
British - CAA pfco Drone Licence / Leaping Wing / 2021 | ||
British - CAA pfco Drone Licence | Leaping Wing | 2021 |
HEFAT - Hostile Environment and First Aid Training / First Option Safety Group Ltd / 2021 | ||
HEFAT - Hostile Environment and First Aid Training | First Option Safety Group Ltd | 2021 |
Firs Aid In Remote Locations / Lazarus Training / 2019 | ||
Firs Aid In Remote Locations | Lazarus Training | 2019 |
BCAP (Basic Canopy Access) / Canopy Access / 2018 | ||
BCAP (Basic Canopy Access) | Canopy Access | 2018 |
Self Shooting / BBC / 2018 | ||
Self Shooting | BBC | 2018 |
Other Details
Media I Work In:
Online Content
Broadcast Television
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Language:
English (Fluent)
Skills/Permits:
Drone Pilot (CAA PFAW)
First Aid
Access Negotiation
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Hostile Environment
Safeguarding Trust
Script Writing
Work Permit USA
Awards:
Best programme - Science and Natural World - RTS 2023
Best series (The Green Planet) - Jackson Wild Awards 2022
Best series (The Green Planet) - Panda Awards 2022
Human Planet Long Form award (The Green Planet) - Jackson Wild Awards 2022
Best Cinematography (The Green Planet) - Televisual Bulldog Awards 2022
Best Natural History or Environmental Documentary (The Green Planet - Tropical Worlds) - Grierson Awards 2022