About Ashley

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    In pursuit of making my lifelong passion into a career I have studied TV and film production for many years, I now have a GNVQ advanced in communication and production, a BA (hons) in media studies, video production and creative writing and a MA in TV production.

    I have complimented my education by developing and producing projects in my spare time. I direct and co-write a successful comedy web series available at www.handisland.com which has been played at Edinburgh Fringe 2010 and has a strong international following. I have also directed several short films, one of which has won 3 awards at festivals and another has played on the BBC big screens project across the country.

    As a self employed freelancer I work as everything from runner to self shooting PD depending on the project. I am happy to try anything and have developed a healthy range of production skills. I have worked with talent such as Ray Winstone, James Lance and Colin Murray and brands such as Toni & Guy, BMW and Ford.

    I have worked for a number of production companies whilst co-running two small outfits concentrating on comedy and corporate video. I have experience in TV, corporate, music promos, short and feature film, the commercial sector and emerging platforms.

    I am currently seeking to further my knowledge and experience in TV especially, with an eventual goal of producing/ directing comedy-drama series

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    Credits

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    Olympic Village Project - Fovea , United Kingdom
    2011 - Camera Operator
    I shot a news package featuring the munich 2018 Olympic team as they were shown around the 2012 Olympic Villlage by Lord Sebastian Coe. This was sent to BBC world News.

    Nestle 'Get Set Go Free' Commercial - Grain Media , United Kingdom
    2011 - Runner
    A runner/ driver position on a Nestle commercial, where I assisted the art department and production dept on a busy set with over 60 extras. I also assisted wth rehearsals and prop pick ups/ drop offs before and after the shoot.

    Bridal Boudoir - Wedding TV , United Kingdom
    2010 - Runner
    A series for Wedding Tv (SKY 266).

    Duane Lamonte Music Promo - Visual Carnival , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    A FX heavy music promo for Duane Lamonte (X Factor)

    Colliers CEO Public Address - Fovea , United Kingdom
    2011 - Camera Operator
    A PTC from Colliers International sent out to 22,000 employees within 15 hours of shooting.

    Coffee Nation - Visual Carnival , United Kingdom
    2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    An Interactive video enabling visitors to the companies website to simulate making and dispensing their own cofees. Stills and video combination shot on the Canon 7D

    One By One Teaser - Boiling Frog Films , United Kingdom
    2010 - Assistant Director (1st)
    I was 1st A.D on this 3 day teaser shoot and have accepted the position of 1st A.D for the feature due to be shot 2011.

    Sheridan Music Promo - Section 114 Films , United Kingdom
    2010 - Assistant Director (1st)
    A pop promo shot in Shoreditch exclusive club The Beach Blanket. Approx 30 extras and 10 crew. Shot on time and with no budget.

    Cold Kiss - Dustlight Films , United Kingdom
    2009 - Production Assistant
    A short film starring Ray Winstone.

    Turin Shroud Documentary - Performance Films , United Kingdom
    2010 - Production Assistant
    A documentary commissioned for the revealing of the shroud in Italy at Easter 2010

    Tigi Commercial - 16oz Productions , England
    2009 - Runner
    A commercial for Tigi Hair Products.

    StartinTV.com Commercial - David Wheeler , United Kingdom
    2009 - Sound Recordist
    Promotional material for a database service aimed at recruiting graduates into the media industry.

    The End of the Pier Show - Pightle Productions , England
    2009 - Director
    Winner of 2 festival awards. Now available at Virgin Media Shorts.

    Toni and Guy Commercial - 16 oz Productions , England
    2008 - Runner
    A catwalk based studio shoot for Toni and Guy

    Kung Fu Flid - Hanover Films , England
    2008 - Sound Recordist
    A feature directed by Xavier Leret and starring Mat Fraser, Faye Tozer and Frank Harper

    BMW Corporate - David Wheeler , England
    2008 - Runner
    A location shoot for BMW at Millbrook Test Circuit starring Tiff Needell

    Jamie Leo Music Promo - Plutonium Communications , United Kingdom
    2009 - Gaffer
    A Music video for Seventy Entertainment shot at the Victoria Casino and Cafe de Paris.

    Ford and Heat Radio Outdoor Advertisement - Grand Visual Media , England
    2008 - Runner
    A studio shoot for Ford and Heat Radio

    Killjoy - Fractured Films , England
    2008 - Production Assistant
    A Short horror directed by Kevin Pick and starring James Lance

    The Last Breath - VBM Productions , England
    2008 - Runner
    A South Screen funded 'eco-thriller' starring Francis Magee

    Dirty Cows/ Britains Best Homes - TwoFour Broadcast , England
    2007 - Personal Assistant
    Mainly researching and logging duties on two shows for TwoFour in Plymouth

    Flutter - Silver River Productions , England
    2007 - Runner
    A sports quiz pilot shot at MTV Studios for Sky presented by Colin Murray

    Mobile Advertisement - Blu Digital , England
    2008 - Director
    A studio based mobile promo featuring extensive chroma key work

    Pianissimo - South West Screen , England
    2007 - Boom Operator
    A short Cornwall based thriller directed by Pat Kelman

    Hand Island - Reacharound Productions , England
    2008 - Writer/Director
    A web based comedy series (www.handisland.com)

    'The Company' Promo - Ferran Films , England
    2007 - DV Camera Operator
    A multi camera theatre based shoot

    Hannah Kirton Promo - Ferran Films , England
    2008 - Assistant Director (1st)
    A music promo for singer/ song writer Hannah Kirton

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    Employment History

    Please see my credits list for a list of my past media related experience. In between these jobs I have filled in the gaps with part time and temporary work in areas such as club and shop security, warehouse, cinema and other retail outlets.

    It is worth noting that one temporary posting I was given by Brook Street Agency lasted 4 years with Citizen Watches, I outlasted several hundred other temps during that period and was Brook Streets temp of the month at one point.

    I most recently worked for Mobile Interactive Group/ O2 as IT support for touch screen ticket machines at several events in England and Scotland.
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    Education

    • Sept 2001-June 2004, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe Bucks.
    BA HONS Media Studies with Creative Writing and Video Production

    Grade: 2.1

    • Oct 2006-Oct 2007, University College Falmouth, Penryn, Cornwall

    MA Television Production (Skillset accredited)


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    Industry Qualifications

    MA TV Production (Skillset Academy)

    BA HONS Media Studies with Creative Writing and Video Production (2.1)

    GNVQ Advanced in Media Communication and Production (Distinction)

    A-Level English Lit (C)



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    Technical Equipment

    I have regular access to a full crew with HDV shooting capabilities and a range of equipment including steadicam and FCP editing facilities.
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    Referees

    • David Wheeler (Director)
    • Phillip Bartlett (Producer and MA Lecturer)

    (contact details available on request)

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    Industry Awards

    Cornwall FIlm Festival 2007, 2nd place audience award for short film 'Hand Island' - Writer, Director

    2DaysLaughter Festival 2009, Cinematography award for 'The End of the Pier Show' - Director

    Bournemouth Landcrab Festival 2009, The Gareth Dyer Award for innovative, well made films - 'The End of the Pier Show' - Director

    Coventry Roots and Shoots Festival 2010, Overall Choice Award for The End Of The Pier Show - Director


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    Skills

    • Single camera location shooting (Sony Z-1, PD170 and JVC HD cameras)
    • Multi-camera studio and gallery skills (inc. live broadcast)
    • Steadi-cam experience
    • Avid Xpress experience
    • Pro-tools experience
    • Research, proposal and pitching experience
    • Production management, scheduling and organizational skills
    • Good knowledge of media copyright and libel legislation
    • Newsgathering experience
    • Scriptwriting experience
    • Location scouting skills

    Other Skills

    • 11 X Published Poet
    • Full UK Drivers License
    • Certified Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Practitioner
    • Practicing VJ for electro/ industrial group.


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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Commercials, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Film, 
    • Mobile Content, 
    • Music Promos, 
    • Online, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Arts, 
    • Biography, 
    • Childrens, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Comedy (Children's), 
    • Commercial, 
    • Community Progs, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Daytime, 
    • Development, 
    • DIY, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Docusoap, 
    • Drama Reconstruction, 
    • Drama: Feature Film, 
    • Drama: Short Film, 
    • Drama: Television Serial, 
    • Dramatised Documentary, 
    • Education, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Game Show, 
    • Glamour (Adult), 
    • Health, 
    • Historical Documentary, 
    • Interactive TV, 
    • Investigative, 
    • Leisure, 
    • Live TV, 
    • Magazine, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • Music, 
    • Music Promo, 
    • Natural History, 
    • New Media, 
    • News, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Outside Broadcast, 
    • Pre-School, 
    • Quiz Show, 
    • Reality TV, 
    • Religion, 
    • Science, 
    • Science Fiction, 
    • Sitcom, 
    • Training, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth

    Specialisms

    • Celebrity, 
    • Children's, 
    • Cinema/Film, 
    • Clubbing, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Community, 
    • Computer Gaming, 
    • Disability/Special Needs, 
    • Drugs, 
    • Fashion, 
    • Food, 
    • History, 
    • Human Rights, 
    • Internet, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • Music, 
    • Paranormal, 
    • Philosophy, 
    • Popular Culture, 
    • Religion, 
    • Social Issues, 
    • Technology, 
    • Tourism, 
    • Travel, 
    • Undercover Investigation, 
    • Wildlife, 
    • Writing, 
    • Youth Culture, 
    • Zoology

    Languages

    • English

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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