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  • Strong Track Record - I am an experienced Producer/Director in a range of factual areas, including history, science, crime and adventure. My programmes have aired on the BBC, Sky One, Sky Arts, Five, National Geographic, Discovery and the History Channel.
  • Skilled Storyteller  - I ensure my programmes are driven by a strong narrative arc, and are fuelled by contributors with the charisma to engage viewers.
  • Visual Flair - I aim to bring energy, style and atmosphere to every shot and sequence - interview, actuality, CGI or drama - and to get the best performances possible from presenters, actors and contributors.
  • Self-shooter - I have shot extensively on a range of cameras, including Sony F900R, F800 XDCam, EX3, EX1, Z1 and DSR, as well as recording my own audio.
  • Versatile Writer  - I enjoy creating lively, clear scripts to suit different styles and audiences.
  • Foreign Shoots - I have filmed in Africa, USA, South America, Australia, Russia and throughout Europe. I have a current i-visa for the USA.
  • Enthusiasm - I am passionate about my work and bring energy and dedication to every project. I can also stay calm and rational when the pressure is on.
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Credits

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The Great American Manhunt - National Geographic (Wide-Eyed Entertainment) , United Kingdom
2011 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
2 x 1hrs of an 8-part series. A team of investigators use the latest forensic techniques to track down mystery individuals. Using science, psychology and old-fashioned detective work, they follow the trail of people with extraordinary stories to tell. Actuality and CGI.

Salem Witch Trial Conspiracy -  National Geographic (Wide-Eyed Entertainment) , United Kingdom
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
60mins. A descendant of one of the women hanged for witchcraft in 1692 exposes the shadowy mastermind behind one of the most notorious episodes in American history.


Attenborough's Journey - BBC 2 (Atlantic Productions) , United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
60 mins. An intimate and revealing portrait of broadcasting legend, David Attenborough, as he travels to Australia and Morocco to film the series he feels will complete his life's work.

"What was special about the documentary was that it let you see the relaxed, funny, mischievous, private man." The Times

Making David Attenborough's Flying Monsters 3D - Sky One (Atlantic Productions) , United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
50mins. The story behind David Attenborough's pioneering journey into 3D, a film about the world's first large animals to fly, the Pterosaurs. A revealing insight into the man behind the legend, and into the challenges faced by his crew as they struggle to adapt to the new technology.

The Gannets of Bass Rock  - Atlantic Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Director
10-minute 3D documentary presented by David Attenborough. Filmed on location on Bass Rock off the East coast of Scotland, home to a 140,000-strong gannet colony.

Iceland Volcano: The Next Eruption - Discovery / Five (Atlantic Productions) , United Kingdom
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
Filming Iceland's flight-disrupting volcano, and the work of local scientists, during its 2010 eruption.


Child Lifers  - Atlantic Productions , United States of America
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
Documentary for cinema release highlighting a dark secret at the heart of the American Justice system - children who have been sentenced to life without parole.

Mission Everest  - Atlantic Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
50mins. World Cup-winning Rugby star, Josh Lewsey, and Afghanistan war veteran, Keith Reesby, head for Tibet to realise their lifelong dream of climbing Mt. Everest. After a year of preparation, and within touching distance of the summit, a series of mistakes leads them to the brink of death.

Planet Egypt - ZDF / History Channel (Gruppe5 Productions) , Egypt
2010 - Director
Archaeologists digging on the shores of the Red Sea discover caves filled with shipbuilding equipment, sealed in a remarkable state of preservation for over 3 millennia.

When Rome Ruled / Rome Unwrapped - National Geographic / Five (Atlantic Productions) , United Kingdom
2009 - Producer/Director
Produced and directed 2 x 1hr episodes - 'Doomsday Pompeii' and 'Ancient Superpower' - of an 8-part series, and directed further sections for other episodes. Following the latest work by archaeologists and scientists as they re-examine the complex world and iconic events of ancient Rome. With CGI and dramatic reconstruction. Shot in Italy, France and Spain.

Secrets of Egypt - Five / Nat Geo (Atlantic Productions) , United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director
2 x 1 hrs of an 8-part series: 'Valley of the Kings' and 'Scorpion King'. A new generation of archaeologists explore fresh evidence for the lives of the ancient Egyptians. Use of CGI and dramatic reconstruction.

Egypt's Animal Mummies - Animal Planet (Atlantic Productions) , Egypt
2008 - Lighting Cameraperson
1 x 2 hour special. Actuality and interviews shot in Egypt. An archaeologist explores mysterious tombs and examines ancient remains to investigate the Egyptian practice of mummifying animals.

The Lost Pyramid - Channel 4 (Atlantic Productions) , United Kingdom
2008 - Lighting Cameraperson
Investigation into the remains of a forgotten pyramid that once dominated Egypt's famous pyramid field. New elements shot for re-version.

Tomb Detectives - Smithsonian Networks (Electric Sky) , United Kingdom
2007 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
6 x 30mins. Experts investigate ancient human remains, from arsenic-poisoned mummies in Chile, to sacrificial victims in the bogs of Ireland. Actuality and reconstruction.

Art of the Heist - Sky Arts / Gallery HD (Electric Sky) , United Kingdom
2006 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
4 x 1hrs of an 8-part series tracking the ingenious crimes of art thieves, and the police operations that caught up with them. From an inside job at the Hermitage in St Petersburg, to state-sponsored robbery in 1980s Argentina. Shot in South America, Russia and Europe.

Legend Detectives - Discovery (IPM) , United Kingdom
2005 - Producer/Director
2 x 1 hrs of a 6-part series. Presenter-led investigations into two mysterious legends - the child-snatching 'Pied Piper of Hamelin' and the miraculous self-liquefying 'Blood of Naples'. Mix of science and history.

Death of a Rolling Stone - Living TV (IPM) , United Kingdom
2005 - Producer/Director
1 x 1 hr. The girlfriend of Rolling Stones founder member, Brian Jones, searches for answers in a re-investigation of his mysterious death.

In Search of the Gaul - Living TV (IPM) , United Kingdom
2005 - Producer/Director
1 x 1 hr. A daughter tries to uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance in Arctic waters at the height of the Cold War.

The Mystery of Body 115 - Living TV (IPM) , United Kingdom
2004 - Producer/Director
1 x 1 hr. Documentary following the culmination of a family's 16-year search for their missing father, and their belief that he was the last unidentified victim of the Kings Cross fire.

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Employment History

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Education

1989-1992
BA (Hons) in Classics
Downing College, Cambridge University.

1992-1993
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Classics.
King's College London.
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Referees

David McNab
Creative Director
Wide-Eyed Entertainment
020 7419 2058
david.mcnab@wide-eyedentertainment.com

Anthony Geffen

Executive Producer
Atlantic Productions
020 8735 9300
agpa@atlanticproductions.co.uk

Andy Webb
Executive Producer
Electric Sky Productions
01273 22 42 60
andy.webb@electricsky.com
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Skills

Camera & Lighting
Experienced in Sony HDW-F900R (HDCam), HDW800 (XDCam), DSR570,  EX1 and EX3, Z1. Lighting for actuality, drama recon, and interviews.

Editing
Avid and Final Cut Pro offline.


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Additional Information

Industries

  • Online, 
  • TV

Programme Types

  • Arts, 
  • Biography, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Development, 
  • Documentary, 
  • Drama Reconstruction, 
  • Historical Documentary, 
  • Investigative, 
  • Music, 
  • Natural History, 
  • New Media, 
  • Observational Documentary, 
  • Religion, 
  • Science, 
  • Social Action, 
  • Travel

Specialisms

  • Africa, 
  • Anthropology, 
  • Archaeology, 
  • Architecture, 
  • Art, 
  • Art History, 
  • Crime, 
  • Digital Special Effects, 
  • Drama, 
  • Engineering, 
  • Final Cut Pro, 
  • Geography, 
  • Heritage, 
  • High-Definition, 
  • History, 
  • Internet, 
  • Latin America, 
  • Literature, 
  • Location Filming, 
  • Motorbikes, 
  • Mountaineering, 
  • Music, 
  • Natural History, 
  • New Media, 
  • Paleontology, 
  • Parenting, 
  • Philosophy, 
  • Photography, 
  • Police, 
  • Politics, 
  • Programme Development, 
  • Religion, 
  • Science, 
  • Social Anthropology, 
  • Social Issues, 
  • Sociology, 
  • Sport, 
  • Technology, 
  • Travel, 
  • USA, 
  • Wildlife, 
  • Writing

Languages

  • French, 
  • German, 
  • Spanish

Permits

  • EU, 
  • USA

Licenses

  • Basic Driving (PLG), 
  • Motorcycle
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