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    Creative, award winning self motivator with a passion and proven track record for producing and directing entertaining, intelligent and imaginative programming- from big profile documentaries to high end promos to live, innovative broadcasts- for established broadcasters and brands.
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    Employment History

    July 11- @THEOPEN LIVE (R&A, Online)
    Live Producer/ Director. Live, daily, behind the scenes online broadcast of the Open Championship on the R&A's official website.

    Jan-May 11- Spirit of Wimbledon (BBC + worldwide).
    Director/ Producer. 4 x 26 minute documentaries celebrating the125th anniversary of Wimbledon Tennis Championships. 

    Oct 10- 2010- Ryder Cup Diary (European Tour Productions).
    Director/ Producer. 80 minute behind the scenes film following the European team to a dramatic victory.

    Jun 10- FIFA World Cup (HBS)
    Director/ Producer. On site production of all video content for the USA team.

    Mar-May 10- IPL Official FIlm (IPL/ Sony). Director/ Producer. 72 minute film of the 2010 Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket tournament that is changing the face of the sport.  

    Sep 09- African children's football charity films. Self shooting Director/ Producer. A series of short films for various charities, including UNICEF, highlighting the game at youth level in Sierra Leone.

    May 09- BT Unified Communicator Video (BT Vision). Director/ Producer. Corporate film highlighting British Telecom's latest desktop application.

    Apr 09- Alice in Wonderland exhibit (533/ Disney). Self-shooting director. Promo film detailing the construction of the exhibit that will accompany the film's release in 2010.

    Apr 09- FIFA World Cup promos (FIFA). Director/ Producer. Short films previewing the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa and the work of FIFA around the world.

    Nov-Dec 2008. The Asian Golf Boom. (Sky). Director/ Producer. 26 minute documentary on the rise of Golf in the Far East. 

    Dec 07- Jul 2008. The Spirit of Yachting. (BBC). Director/ Producer/ DV cameraman. 3 x 26-minute documentaries on a number of the world's top ocean yacht races- including the Sydney Hobart race.

    Jan- Aug 2007. High 5 Extreme sports. (Sky + world-wide) Series Producer/ DV cameraman. 13 x 26 minute extreme sports lifestyle series profiling such stories as Surfing in Tahiti, Eco Adventure in Nepal and Skateboarding in China.

    Sep 2006- Ovarian Cancer Action. Director/ Producer. Short film highlighting the work of the Ovarian Cancer charity.

    Apr-Jun 2006. Babes on Grass (ESPN). Self shooting Director/ Producer. Award winning 50-minute tabloid style documentary on the beauty and aesthetic of female tennis players.

    Mar-Apr 2006. Carat Advertising. Creative. Promo films instrumental in winning Adidas' multi-million dollar global advertising account.

    Jan-Feb 2006. Match of the Day (BBC). Assistant Producer. Production of match highlights and analysis.

    Jan- Jul 2005. The Making of Maria. (BBC). Director/ Producer. 26 minute behind the scenes documentary on the life and career of Wimbledon champion, Maria Sharapova.

    Mar- Sep 2004. Tiger Woods: The Authorised Documentary. (Disney DVD + world-wide broadcast) Director/ Producer. 3 x 60+ minute documentaries on the life, career and impact of Tiger Woods.

    Jan 2004. Life is not a Game. Self shooting Director/ Producer. Short film for charity on Jarrod Cunningham, a professional rugby player diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

    Jan- Aug 2003. The Premier Cup. (Nickelodeon). Director/ Producer/ DV Cameraman. 26 minute documentary on the world's largest junior football tournament.

    Jan- Jul 2002. The Ultimate Goal. (Discovery) Director/ Producer. 2 x 52 minute fly on the wall documentaries focusing on behind the scenes at the World Cup.

    Oct- Dec 2001. The Nobel Prizes. (BBC) Director/ Producer. 52 minute documentary on the 2001 Nobel Prize winners, including Kofi Annan and V.S Naipaul.

    Sep 2000. The Camera of Record: Sydney Olympics. (International Olympic Committee) Director. Official IOC documentary of the Sydney Olympic Games.

    Aug 1999. The Urban Games. (Channel 4). Director/ Producer. 26 minute documentary on an extreme sports/ lifestyle event in London.

    1996-2000. Trans World Sport (Channel 4, SKY) Assistant Producer. Over 50 sports features from around the world.
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    Education

    1983-1990. The Coopers' Company and Coborn School, Upminster, Essex.
    3 A levels, 8 GCSE's. 
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    Technical Equipment

    Z1 camera and accessories.
    Final Cut Pro.
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    Industry Awards

    Ryder Cup Diary Film  was one of the biggest selling sports DVDs in 2010. 
    Self shot documentary on the aesthetic of women's tennis won Best Direction at the 2006 International Sports Film Festival.
    Self shot documentary on basejumping in New Zealand short listed for best film at the 2007 International Sports Film Festival.
    Produced promo films that were instrumental in helping Carat Advertising win Adidas' multi million dollar advertising account.
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    Skills

    Pre-Production:
    Initiating story ideas and developing creative treatments. Ensuring the correct style, tone, structure, values and editorial guidelines are carried out in the interest of both broadcasters and brands where necessary. Developing and maintaining relationships with clients through all stages of production.
    Creating filming schedules, logistics and budgets in close liaison with production managers. Experience in assessing risks and completing hazard forms.

    Production:
    Managing and motivating crews (multi and single camera) on location in the UK and abroad. Proven ability to self shoot entire programme on Z1 when budget demands. Responding quickly and creatively to changing shoot requirements. Coaxing the best performance from on screen talent and contributors. Adapting to different filming techniques according to style of programme. Ensuring health and safety guidelines are adhered to by all crew.

    Post Production:
    Managing editors, graphic designers and composers in achieving desired results on time and on budget. Adept at writing scripts and directing voiceovers. Ability to adjust to long form, high end or fast turnaround edits. Knowledge of the latest edit and animation techniques. Ensuring completion of all archive and music forms.
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Arts, 
    • Biography, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Daytime, 
    • Development, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Docusoap, 
    • Drama Reconstruction, 
    • Drama: Short Film, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Events, 
    • Glamour (Adult), 
    • Leisure, 
    • Magazine, 
    • Motoring, 
    • Music, 
    • Music Promo, 
    • Quiz Show, 
    • Reality TV, 
    • Sport, 
    • Style, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth

    Specialisms

    • Cinema/Film, 
    • Events, 
    • Football, 
    • Journalism, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • Music, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth Culture

    Languages

    • English

    Permits

    • EU, 
    • USA

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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