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https://www.rebeccahartmedia.com
Delivering 15 years of compelling storytelling in science, wildlife, conservation, environment, history & adventure for TV, film, IMAX & digital, I’ve made key contributions to EMMY & BAFTA-winning teams, working on a range of projects from high-profile blue-chip series, feature films and IMAX to short format, online digital content and archive.
Across the UK & around the world, I have worked on natural history behavioural series, conservation and pioneering tech stories, as well as talent & contributor-led programmes. With a strong focus on factual accuracy, I specialise in crafting characterful, charismatic content that captivates & resonates. Meticulous & adaptable, I effectively manage complex projects with multiple workstreams, tight deadlines & budgets, consistently developing engaging storylines & visually striking sequences. Approachable & empathetic, I foster collaborative relationships & create positive, productive environments where teams feel valued & supported.
I have delivered for a range of commissioners including BBC, Netflix, Sky, CBC & Channel 4 along with a host of private clients.
KEY SKILLSHighly experienced on location: 2,000+ shoot days logged; successfully setting up & directing location-based, presenter-led & contributor-led series & stories.
Talent & contributor management: Proven ability to manage & direct on-screen talent, expert contributors & complex storylines.
Stakeholder liaison: Skilled in building strong relationships with landowners & stakeholders to enable access & delivery.
People-led storytelling: Experienced in delivering compelling stories that showcase talent & contributors, including presenter PTCs, contributor interviews & presenter-with contributor set-ups.
Technical directing: Specialised in setting up & directing complex, multi-camera & remote shoots, including macro, long lens, night, high-speed, remote cam, underwater, studio, drone, gimbal, timelapse & GSS/ShotOver.
Camera & sound operation: Competent self-shooter, drone operator & sound recordist; Sony Venice accredited; recent work on Sony FX6, FX3, Venice, RED, Phantom & Panasonic 2000.
Editorial & storytelling: Deliver high-quality editorial docs blending factual accuracy with characterful, engaging narratives; episodes selected by commissioners to open series; experienced across online/offline editing through to final delivery.
Collaboration & problem-solving: Clear communicator, strong collaborator, thrives under pressure; skilled in complex scheduling & managing high-volume work streams.
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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS BSc Environmental Science and MSc Climate Change. University of East Anglia 2005 - 2009
Drone Operator CAA +100 hours
Sony Venice Accredited
ALBERT certified
Wilderness Emergency First Aid
SA Field Guide L1 & Cyber Tracker L2
BORDA 4x4 Off Road Driving
PADI Advanced Open Water
RYA Powerboat Level 2 / Day Skipper Theory / Marine Radio SR
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INDUSTRY PROFICIENCIES
Senior Engagement
- Confident communicating withsenior leads and presenting tostakeholders, funders andcommissioners
Pre Production
- Creative development leader
- Passionate storyteller- Imaginative script writer
- Experienced pro-active researcher
- Highly organised strategicplanner
Production- Worked with a wide range of contributors, presenters and and talent
- Global network of scientific experts, guides and world class camera operators
- Create highly commended comprehensive risk assessments for remote and challenging locations including marine, military, hostile and specialist environments
- Responsible for crew safety
- Prepare considered schedules
- Competent with a wide range of camera systems and rigs. RED, Phantom, Sony, Arri, DJI, Selex, Canon, DSLRs, 360 rigs topside, underwater, Ronin, GSS, ShotOver and CineFlex
- Meticulous DIT management. ShotPut Pro, SilverStack, DaVinci Resolve
- Experienced in comm record and directing sync
Post Production
- Avid proficient logging rushes and making selects
- Work diligently in the edit- Receptive to SP, EP and commissioner feedback
- Experienced briefing GFX artists, music composers and track layers
- Confident writing and fact checking scripts
- Provide comprehensive final deliveries
- Consistently deliver to budget
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