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    Director & producer, whose work includes music promo's,commercials, film & television.Often in youth formatted entertainment and reality. PDing series ,60 & 30 min for BBC, BSKYB, MTV, recently completing shooting on 12 Pt. series "THE BOSS" (a youth oriented cooking show)  and Japanese Horror feature film "Zombrex Dead Rising sun" for CAPCOM.

    Degree in journalism, highly skilled self-shooter (BBC accredited) with most HD camera's including hidden camera, trained editor, FCP, Avid , Adobe Premier & After effects. Whether directing Celebrities, contributors involving  sensitive issue or having 4 minutes to interview the Prime minister. I creatively work to bring the best to the screen and am always looking for a fresh approach to things.

    Please consider me for your next project.

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    Credits

    • Blue
    • Pink
    • Green
    The Boss - AFC , Asia/U.K
    2011 - Producer/Director
    A youth style cooking show with American celebrity Hip Hop chef Bruce Lim.

    Zombrex Dead rising sun - CAPCOM , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    2010 - Director
    Japanese feature film, I was approached By CAPCOM the Japanese gaming giants to Direct a segment for their upcoming feature film.

    Rammellzee - Atomsroom , United Kingdom
    2010 - Director/Cameraperson
    Short film and tribute to Hip Hop legend and conceptual artist RAMMELLZEE.

    Lording it!" - Media Trust , England
    2009 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    30 min. Ob-doc fo MT and MTV following a group of teens from across the U.K taking their concerns of modern life to a debate in the House of Lords. Only the third time in its history outsiders have been allowed to enter the hallowed halls

    BIZARRE E.R-BBC - Maverick T.V , United Kingdom
    2009 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    RTS award winning 30 MIN Ob/doc series for BBC3, exploring Bizarre medical mishaps in U.K and the states.

    Music makes me - 4music , Unspecified
    2010 - Director/Cameraperson
    Segment with T4 music host Rick Edwards.

    THE REAL WORLD "LA" - MTV , United States of America
    2008 - Producer/Director
    The forfounder of Big Brother ,series of 12 Each seven people, aged 18 - 25 (a reflection of the network's target demographic), usually selected from thousands of applicants from across the country, with the group chosen typically representing different races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of sexual experiences, and religious and political beliefs. Should a cast member decide to move out, or be asked to do so by his or her roommates, the roommates will cast a replacement, dependent on how much filming time is left.

    My super sweet 16 - MTV world , United States of America
    2009 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    12Pt 30 minute series following a group of girls about to turn 16 trying to throw the ultimate party.

    DATE ME MARRY ME - W.T.V , United Kingdom
    2008 - Series Producer
    As well as being Series producer I also directed and self shot this fly-on the wall 8 Pt.reality show filmed partially with hidden camera's exploring the bizarre and often comical world of dating rituals in the U.K.

    Love me,Love me not. - TK Music , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director
    Music Promo for lead of single from Andriah Arrindell.

    Freaky Styley "The Red Hot chili Peppers story - Razzlered Productions , United States of America
    2009 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    90 min Fly on the wall charting the current international success of the band through current interviews with band members and friends.


    BIZARRE E.R - MAVERICK T.V , United Kingdom
    2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    BBC Ob-doc series that explores the unique and Bizarre medical emergencies through out the U.K

    THE MULLETMAN SHOW - BSKYB , United Kingdom
    2004 - Director
    8 Pt. Hit Comedy series for SKY ONE about a heavy metal serial killer who believes that an Eskimo uprising is eminent and that if he slaughters the Albino population he may be spared by the Eskimo rulers. Voted best comedy sitcom in face magazine beating both the Simpson's and Little Britain. I was also the writer and creator.

    Jack Black Diary - MTV World , United States of America
    2003 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    30 mon 8 Pt comedy series for MTV following Jack Black around L.A while recording his album and seeing the average day of a mad man.

    FREAKY STYLEY-The Red Hot Chili Peppers Story - Warner Group , United States of America
    2009 - Producer/Director
    A 90 min documentary on the Red Hot Chili Peppers using current interviews with past and present members and associates tracking down the bands origins and following them through their up and downs to their current status as international stars.

    CLUB LIFE - Just Fabulous TV , United Kingdom
    2007 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    12Pt. 30 min Presenter led program exploring the U.K underground Hip hop culture from Scotland to London and everywhere else between. Including interviews and performances from the Hip[ hops top stars, T.I NERD,SPANKROCK.

    Reel Talent - NORTH ONE , United Kingdom
    2007 - Producer/Director
    30 min fly on the wall documentary about 3 film makers struggling to get there film made from scrip to screen and the obsticles that they encounter along the way. Including advice from the experts.

    SEX "N" MONEY - Chase Animation , United Kingdom
    2007 - Director
    Director/writer for Paul Oakenfold and Pharrels Williams award winning video for hit single Sex "N" Money. I worked for 3 weeks with 10 Animators animating a one day shoot on blue screen.

    The Fading Light - Razzlered Productions , Canada
    1997 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    A 60 minute Ob-doc exploring the funeral industry and the massive profits made which inevitably is an open door for corruption to walk in. All whilst hearing from two terminally ill patients dealing with planning their own funerals.

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    Employment History

    BBC,BSKYB,NORTH ONE, T4,MTV,Disney,NBC,Maverick Television. Ob-docs ,Sitcom's,Historical ,Music promos & Ad's.

    2011
    The Architecs - SKY Arts
    Producer Director/Producer 30 min programe exploring the birth of Graffiti in the U.K interviewing some of it's pioneers.

    THE BOSS - AFC
    P/D 12Pt series staring Chef Bruce Lim

    Tablescapes- Mise en scene Productions
    P/D 12Pt Lifestyle travel show staring Model Angel Ackino

    GREAT DINNERS OF THE WORLD - AFC
    Director 6pt 30min reality series following 6 young Asian chefs who travel to Europe and are given the challenge to cook for royalty and V.I.P guests and over come the challenge of working in a foreign country.

    2010
    Zombrex Dead rising Sun -Capcom 
    Director,Segment for  Japanese feature film by gaming Giants CAPCOM Also used for world wide viral and television ad.

    Rammellzee Tribute- Atom Rooms Produtions
    Director-Short film / Music promo, a tribute to one of Hip Hop's most influential artists Rammellzee.

    A NIGHT IN
    Director writer X2 commercials for Signiture Kitchen

    Music Makes me -4Music
    Director/writer-Segment with Rick Edwards

    MTV MOVIE AWARDS
    Director of 3 VT Skits for live award ceremony in L.A

    A long Days Life-Kevin Gilbert estate
    Director-Music video for Kevin Gilbert who died from Misadventure in 1996 but has become a legend in L.A underground scene including his work with Madonna and Michael Jackson

    2009

    Lording it!" Media Trust/MTV
    P/D 30 Min Ob-doc following a group of disadvantaged youths taking their concerns of modern living to the house of lords for a debate, (directing 3 different crews in a complex live shoot at House of lords).

    My super sweet 16 - MTV World
    Segment Director , 30 m 12 part series, Reality series following a group of 16 year old Girls trying to out do each other by holding the ultimate sweet 16 party

    Lording it!" Media Trust

    P/D 30 Min Ob-doc following a group of disadvantaged youths taking their concerns to the house of lords for a debate, (directing 3 different crews in a complex live shoot at House of lords).

    Freaky Styley-
    Warner Atlantic
    90min Documentary Charting the rise of the red hot Chilli peppers with interviews and archive footage.
    P/D. Self shot

    The Naked Stranger
    Director/Writer-a series of viral s for Emblaze Productions

    Backing young Britain-Media
     trust
    Shooting Programme where young people between the ages of 16-24 will have the opportunity to pose questions to The Prime minister and cabinet colleagues about employment in the U.K

    WIN MY VOTE-Media trust
    Edit Producer & Co-director 30min,a young Journalist heads out to the annual political conferences to find out what party can win his vote. 

    2008

    Date me,marry me
    Series Producer/Director-30min comical Reality series x8 following 4 girls looking for a husband in the modern world of dating and racing each other to the alter.

    BIZARRE E.R
    - BBC3
    P/D (self shot) Primetime Ob-Doc 30min x8 Drama/comedy series dealing with sensitive issues and Bizarre medical emergencies,Interviews,re-enactments and Emergency room shooting.

    Irresistible films

    Working with Irresistible films - music promos, virals , etc.

    V Festival

    Director-covering performances and interviews - USB


    2007

    BIZARRE E.R- BBC3
    Producer/director,30min series X8, The Ob-doc series dealing with sensitive issues and Bizarre medical emergencies from past and present.

    SPACE RACE
    -BDH
    Director/Copyrighter, High profile Ad for new AUDI A6

    Irresistible films

    Working with Irresistible films - music promos,virals.

    REEL TALENT
    -North One Television
    P/D 30min x1 Ob-doc following three amateur film makers for half a year making their first film from script to screen and the emotions and challenges that surround the experience.

    2006
    MTV REAL WORLD
    P/D 12 Pt. 30 min MTV'S longest running show, focuses on seven strangers who audition to live together in a house for several months. Ground breaking reality program.

    CLUBLIFE
    - JUST FABULOUS TV
    P/D 30min 12 Pt series, Gritty In depth look at U.K HIP HOP culture from London to Scotland and everywhere in between,Performances & interviews,sketches. N*E*R*D, SWAY,Estelle,SPANKROCK.

    LIQUID TV
    Director (Various)

    TEARS IN BIRMINGHAM-PBS
    Producer/Director-90 min Doc ,Investigating infamous 1963 KKK church bombing in Birmingham Alabama that marked a turning point in the U.S civil rights movement,including archive,re-enactments and interviews. 

    2005
    ED GEIN The real leather face
    P.D ,Doc 30min ,an exploration into the life of infamous serial killer who inspired Silence of the Lambs. Including re-enactments and archive footage.

    MOTLEY CRUE
    - RED ,WHITE & CRUE
    P.D 60m No holds barred, booze babes and bust ups Ob-doc on Motley Crues reunion tour and the chaos that ensued .

    MY HERO
    - Disney/Buena Vista
    Producer/Director/writer , animated children's series X8 UK & Europe.
    MEET THE SATANISTS (The Real Osbournes)
    P.D- Ob-doc Taster SKY ONE. What happens to a family of Satanists who move to a small English village.

    RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
    "Acoustic sessions"
    P/D 30m Program x1 ,Live performance ,Bravo Arts Channel

    RADAR

    Development Producer

    ANGELFISH/DEVILFISH
    Various projects

    2004

    THE SCUZZYS -SKY ONE
    P/D/Writer 60 min (Studio & clip based) Comedy Hosted by MULLET MAN & Jo Guest awarding the best and worst of music.

    Mile High indents-SKY
     ONE
    Director/Co-writer x8

    NEWQUAY NIGHTS-SKY
     ONE
    P/D 30MIN program x1 , What happens to a small town in Devon when the annual Surf competition and it's disciples besieges this small town.

    MINI MULLET MANS INCOMPLETE HISTORY OF DONINGTON
    - BSKYB
    P/D/writer Comedy/Documentary, 60min SKY ONE,Includes sketches interviews and performances.

    DISNEY INTERNATIONAL

    P.D, Branding spots X12 for the relaunch of Disney

    NIK NAKS (EAT THE FREAK)
    - Popular advertising campaign
    Director/co-writer X4 ,SPLICE TV

    2003
    THE MULLETMAN SHOW- BSKYB 30min Sitcom X8 Creator/Director/writer
    An Eskimo hating serial killer who buries his victims in the back yard and prepares for the imminent invasion of the Albino's. The Guardian called it "iconic Television".

    SCARE TACTICS
    -SKY ONE Hosted by Shannon Doherty & Mullet Man
    30min X1 Director Co-writer

    ORDER V CHAOS

    P/D 30min science Prog. Exploring the possibilities of time travel and it's repercussions . NEW LINE

    Jack Black Diaries
    - MTV North America
    P/D 30min comedy following Jack Black on his day to day life.

    SOCCER A.M

    BSKYB

    2002
    MALCOLM X- (Discovery CH)
    P/D 30m Doc on Malcolm X and his first Biographer SE7EVENTH ART PRODUCTIONS

    BSKYB-Senior Producer/director/copywriter
     
    Working and pitching on all major media campaigns including print , as well as other in-house Branding.

    2001

    BSKYB
    Producer/Director/Copywriter, SKY ad Campaigns and branding strategies including shooting overseas.

    2000
    MTV
    P/D , Studio performances ,Interviews & Branding

    THE MAKING OF DINOSAUR-Momentum

    Producer/Writer-30m Program Buena Vista International

    SONOPTICS PRODUCTIONS

    Director/Writer on a variety of in-house productions including program development for CH4

    1999
    MTV
    P/D in-house Studio performances unplugged and a variety of Programs



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    Education


    Sheridan College 
    Completed four-years Film and Television degree ,majoring in Filmmaking and television Journalism.
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    Industry Qualifications

    RELEVANT TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE
    Degree in Filmmaking & Journalism
    BBC Health and Safety Course
    BBC DV Course (PD150, DSR 450,X3)
    BBC Lighting Course
    BBC Manual Handling Course
    FAST Emergency First Aid
    Writing for Television - BBC
    Risk Management for Productions - BBC
    BBC Compliance Course / Editorial Guidelines

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    Technical Equipment

    I have the latest finale cut and the relevant extra's to off-line on-line project to broadcast specs.
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    Affiliations

    Asylum Films
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    Referees

    "in my opinion is one of the most exciting directors of his generation."
    Lester Mordue (former Programe director MTV/VH1) Channel Europe

    "A great talent"
    Jo Wallace - Executive editor of Format entertainment BBC

    "Brilliant, surreal style."
    Stephen Peters - Executive Producer factual, BSKYB

    "Multi-skilled, extremely creative and a joy to work with."
    Goergia Dussaud-Executive Producer, Atomsroom (former media trust)




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    Industry Awards

    RTS award-Bizarre E.R 2008

    Q' Magazines
    2005 "What's hot' list

    Nominated for MTV VIDEO AWARD 1999-2000- 2004
             

    Nominated for best Music Program The Scuzzys 2004 Music Vision Awards.

    Best Sitcom The Mullet Man Show FACE & Metal Hammer magazine, voted by the readers.

    Just for Laughs film festivals 2003 Audience favorite THE TOILET SEAT MAKER


    Nominated for the prestigious Californinian Journalist Award for Excellence in Television Jounalism The Fading Light. 1999


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    Skills

    Experianced director on film and HD with large crews and small, studio or location, presenter led or with actors.
    Editor (Avid,and Final Cut pro), skilled with Photoshop After Effects. As well as being a BBC trained operator 
    Shooting in remote locations.
    Overseeing entire projects from inception to post production.
    Devising, building,producing strong naratives on location and in the edit.
    Recognising & creating a story.
    Script writing.
    Casting contributers.
    Managing and leading teams of up to 40 people.
    Creative team management.
    Pre scripting programmes but then shooting Ob Doc.
    Producing on screen talent.
    Organising shoots.
    Budget control and scheduling.
    Interviewing contributors.
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    Additional Information

    Industries

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

    Programme Types

    • Animation, 
    • Arts, 
    • Biography, 
    • Business, 
    • Childrens, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Comedy (Children's), 
    • Commercial, 
    • Community Progs, 
    • Cookery, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Daytime, 
    • Development, 
    • DIY, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Docusoap, 
    • Drama Reconstruction, 
    • Drama: Feature Film, 
    • Drama: Short Film, 
    • Drama: Television Serial, 
    • Dramatised Documentary, 
    • Education, 
    • Enhanced TV, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Environment, 
    • Events, 
    • Food, 
    • Health, 
    • Historical Documentary, 
    • Investigative, 
    • Leisure, 
    • Live TV, 
    • Magazine, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • Motoring, 
    • Music, 
    • Music Promo, 
    • Natural History, 
    • New Media, 
    • News, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Pre-School, 
    • Property, 
    • Reality TV, 
    • Religion, 
    • Science, 
    • Science Fiction, 
    • Sitcom, 
    • Social Action, 
    • Sport, 
    • Studio Direction, 
    • Style, 
    • Training, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth

    Organizations

    • BECTU

    Specialisms

    • Advertising, 
    • Art, 
    • Art History, 
    • Arts, 
    • Black America, 
    • Celebrity, 
    • Children's, 
    • Cinema/Film, 
    • Clubbing, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Community, 
    • Computer Gaming, 
    • Corporate Films, 
    • Crime, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Dance, 
    • Digital Special Effects, 
    • Drama, 
    • Drugs, 
    • Electronics, 
    • Enhanced TV, 
    • Events, 
    • Fashion, 
    • Final Cut Pro, 
    • Genetics, 
    • Health, 
    • Heritage, 
    • High-Definition, 
    • History, 
    • Human Rights, 
    • Interactive TV, 
    • Internet, 
    • Journalism, 
    • Latin America, 
    • Literature, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • Motorbikes, 
    • Music, 
    • Natural History, 
    • New Media, 
    • News & Current Affairs, 
    • Paranormal, 
    • Parenting, 
    • People Finding, 
    • Philosophy, 
    • Photography, 
    • Police, 
    • Politics, 
    • Popular Culture, 
    • Programme Development, 
    • Psychology, 
    • Science, 
    • Social Issues, 
    • Sport, 
    • Technology, 
    • Theatre, 
    • Tourism, 
    • Travel, 
    • Undercover Investigation, 
    • USA, 
    • Wine, 
    • Writing, 
    • Youth Culture

    Languages

    • French, 
    • German, 
    • Italian

    Permits

    • Canada, 
    • EU
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