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    About Me:
    I am a versatile Producer / Director with a solid track record of delivering programmes and series to all major British broadcasters. An experienced director of both PSC and multi camera shoots across different genres including: factual entertainment formats, entertainment, music, adverts and promos. I have the ability to achieve excellent on screen results with presenters, artists and contributors alike through proven communication and negotiating skills and believe my 'can do' attitude, endless ideas, determination and enthusiasm along with a sense of humour make me an asset to any production.

    Key Skills:

    Director of multi camera, PSC & hidden camera shoots, always employing a visually arresting style
    Excellent and proven talent management skills
    Solid track record of casting and working with contributors from all walks of life
    Capable team leader
    Script writing and design of running orders
    Edit Producing: TX credits 60mins 30mins and Promos
    Confident and capable self - shooter
    Experienced directing & shooting in HD, and on tape - less formats


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    Credits

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    Come Dine With Me: Celebrity Specials 'Christmas Panto 2011 & Return of the Worst' - ITV Studios , United Kingdom
    2011 - Producer/Director
    Award winning and ever popular cookery series for Channel 4. Producer / Director: Celebrity Specials, 'Return of the Worst' & Christmas Pantomime 2011. Also Producer / Director of episodes cast in The Wirral for series 8. Responsible for full edit duties including script writing & directing voice overs working to very tight edit and delivery deadlines.

    Peter Andre - Here To Help (TX July 2011) - Can TV , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    2011 - Producer/Director
    6 x 60mins for ITV2 Factual entertainment format presented by Peter Andre; with nothing to trade but his celebrity status and honest hard work Pete answers calls for help from fans and charitable organisations alike, from fundraising to DIY disasters and anything in between. PSC & multi camera shoots, following multiple story arcs simultaneously from shoot to edit.



    Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (series 2 /3 & 4) BBC1 2008/09/10  - Reef Television , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    2010 - Producer/Director
    10 x 60mins for BBC1. Presenter led Factual entertainment format taking an irreverent look at the world of the antique dealer, following eight experts from the BBC roster as they compete to raise money for charity. Responsible for producing, directing and edit producing 10 episodes per series working to very tight deadlines and budgets, PSC & multi camera shoots in both the UK and Europe.

    Pop Promo - 2000FastWomen 'Letters From Vienna' single - Wrapt Up Records , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    2010 - Producer/Director
    Producer / Director: Promo video for debut single from London band 2000FastWomen.
    Low budget quick turn around promo shot on location in London and Vienna.

    Trash to Cash (Series 1 & 2) BBC1 2009/10 - Reef Television , United Kingdom
    2010 - Series Director
    10 x 45mins for BBC1. Formatted factual entertainment series following antique experts Mark Franks and Paul Hayes as they come to the rescue of over cluttered households around the UK; Cast all contributors and locations, PSC and multi - camera shoots, scripting, creating story arcs, edit producing 10 x episodes.

    Spirit Of London Awards 2009 & 2010 - Naked Talent , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director
    1 x 60mins, Awards Ceremony from Alexandra Palace, organised by the Damillola Taylor Trust and supported by the Home Office and The Sun. The awards recognize the achievements of London's young people in sport, music and business. Recorded at Alexandra Palace, live multi - camera director 8 x cameras with live vision mix, Performances including JLS, Alexandra Burke & Diversity, guests and award winners including Michael Caine & Boris Johnson.

    Suggs In The City ITV1 - Reef Television , United Kingdom
    2008 - Producer/Director
    8 x 30mins for ITV1. Series Producer / series Director: Lo Fi entertainment chat show hosted by Suggs, a mix of chat mayhem and live music from Soho's legendary Colony Room. Guests drawn from the worlds of film, music, theatre and television; including Jools Holland, Paul Weller, Ken Livingstone, Jonny Vegas, Charlie Higson, Tamsin Greig, Martin Freeman. 5 x multi camera studio shoots, shooting two shows a day, responsible for editorial across the series.

    Ford "Kick It" Champions League Idents Season 2007 - English & Pockett , United Kingdom
    2007 - Producer/Director
    For ITV1 & SKY SPORTS
    Producer Director of Adverts for Ford Cars "Kick It" Campaign: A series of sometimes surreal Ads featuring people from 7 - 70 'Kicking It' including some of the top freestyle footballers in Europe. PSC and multi camera shoots. Campaign shot in Spain, Romania, Holland and Britain. Broadcast across all territories in Europe during Champions League coverage for seasons 2007 - 2010

    mobileact unsigned Channel 4/T4 - Princess Productions , United Kingdom
    2007 - Location Director
    12 x 1hr for T4. Search for Britain's hottest new band an X - Factor for singer songwriters and bands of all genres. Presented by Alex Zane, judging panel Jo Wiley Alex James and Simon Gavin. Self - shot and directed VT inserts, also covered backstage action at audition shows and on tour. Organised UK wide tour headliners: Kate Nash, Athlete and New Young Pony Club.

    Sally Morgan: Star Psychic ITV2 - Fox Television , United Kingdom
    2007 - Producer
    10 x 60mins for ITV2.
    Series following Psychic to the stars Sally Morgan, we follow Sally as she reads for among others Kimberley Stewart, Danny Dyer and Kim Ryder. Directed VT inserts, also shot second camera for all interviews. Organised all locations, devised scripts and hidden camera set - ups.


    Diesel Music Awards 2006 Channel 4 - Remedy Productions , United Kingdom
    2006 - Producer
    1 x 60mins Award show for Channel 4. Music awards show championing the very best unsigned bands from around the globe and showcase for established acts. Provided script and designed running order for the event presented by Lauren Laverne. Multi Camera director for 2 x live performances, edit produced show for Channel 4 and reversions for global channels.



    Off Tha Hook Channel Promos Channel Idents JFTV (Sky 372) - Just Fabulous Television , United Kingdom
    2006 - Producer/Director
    Producer / Director of Promo's & idents for the channels programming, Promos & Idents shot on HD tape - less formats (Panasonic X900 & P2.) Producer / Director: `Off Tha Hook' - nationwide comp searching for the best B-Boy's and street dancers. `Off Tha Hook' - Directed multi camera shoots with three presenters and contributors (shot as live event)



    Movie Lounge  - Monkey Kingdom , United Kingdom
    2006 - DV Director
    10 x 60mins for channel 5. Weekly film review show, conceived, produced and directed VT's, looking at the curious weird and wonderful from the `left field' of the film world. Worked to very tight deadlines on this fast turn around production.



    Freaky Channel 4 / T4 - Remedy , United Kingdom
    2005 - Producer
    8 x 30mins for channel 4/T4. A heady mix of magic, comedy and surreal sketches, alongside the director and show's creator (Steven Mulhearn) developed the style and content of the series. Devised sketches, characters and provided scripts. Directed several 'strands' & sketches. Sourced all locations and managed all shoots including hidden camera and multi camera shoots


    Bust A Move MTV - MTV Europe , United Kingdom
    2005 - Associate Producer
    30min Pilot: comissioned for 10 x 30mins. Hidden camera stunt show providing members of the public the chance to appear in their own pop video. Directed VT's. Sourced all locations and floor managed all shoots; hidden camera and multi camera shoots. Cast all contributors and screen tested potential presenters. Upon completion of the pilot MTV took the idea to series.

    Smirnoff Reel Talent Awards  - Remedy , United Kingdom
    2005 - Producer
    1 x 30mins for Channel 4. The inaugural Reel talent Awards short film competition, a mix of live performance and interview from the awards ceremony hosted by Mary Anne Hobbs. Directed all VT's, conducted all interviews scripted awards ceremony and edit produced the show.

    Freaky Channel 4 / T4 - Remedy , United Kingdom
    2005 - Associate Producer
    8 x 15mins for Channel 4 / T4 Street Magic' and `Practical Jokes' with members of the public. Organised and managed all locations, Assisted on all shoots: finding contributors and organising our three presenters. This pilot was commissioned for 8 x 30mins show.


    Diesel Music Awards 2005 Channel 4 - Remedy , United Kingdom
    2005 - Associate Producer
    • 1 x 60 minute Awards show championing the very best unsigned bands.
    • Conducted interviews including the lifetime achievement winner Mark E Smith
    • Shot and directed VT inserts with this years winning acts

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    Education

    1998-2001 Middlesex University: Joint BA (hons) English Literature Media and Cultural Studies 2:1
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    Industry Qualifications

    2:1 BA HONOURS - English Literature & Cultural studies

    MIddlesex University

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    Technical Equipment

    I have solid experience Directing in HD and working with tapeless formats including - Red, Panasonic X9000 and Panasonic P2.

    Confident and competent Z1 shooter
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    Referees

    References:

    Lindsay Bradbury BBC: Executive Editor, Daytime & Early Peak

    Alex Dundas: Executive Producer Reef Television

    Andrew Snowball: Executive Producer: Lion TV

    Toby Dormer: Executive Producer: Remedy Productions



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    Skills

    I am involved in the production and filming of the Leftfield stage at Glastonbury the largest indoor arena at the festival holding 5000. Having played host to many great artists over the last seven years inc Billy Bragg, Hard Fi, Manic Street Preachers to name a few.

    I am also involved in the organisation and documenting of Billy Bragg's 'Jail Guitar Doors' project providing instruments and music lessons for prisoners across the country.

    Along with these projects I am also very involved with the 'Rock Against Racism' movement making films for use in schools and organising gigs.
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Commercials, 
    • Music Promos, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Arts, 
    • Biography, 
    • Childrens, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Daytime, 
    • DIY, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Live Multi-cam OB, 
    • Magazine, 
    • Music, 
    • Music Promo, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Property, 
    • Sport, 
    • Studio Direction, 
    • Style, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth

    Specialisms

    • Advertising, 
    • Black America, 
    • Celebrity, 
    • Children's, 
    • Cinema/Film, 
    • Clubbing, 
    • Community, 
    • Crime, 
    • Events, 
    • Fashion, 
    • Football, 
    • Literature, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • Motorbikes, 
    • Music, 
    • Outside Broadcast, 
    • People Finding, 
    • Popular Culture, 
    • Programme Development, 
    • Sport, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth Culture

    Licenses

    • Motorcycle
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