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    Experienced self shooting/directing PD  (Sony PMW 500, Canon 305 & 5D, Z1, Z5, EX1, EX3 & DSR) with strong creative and editorial skills looking for challenging opportunities to expand on my previous roles. 

    • Experienced actuality self shooter and director.  Sole camera operator on various observational documentaries. 
       
    • Over 6 years extensive on-location shooting experience, both in the UK and further afield.
    • Holder of current valid USA i-visa.
       
    • A no nonsense, straightforward approach to my work, an eye for detail and visual flair.
       
    • Proven skills in self shooting and directing, creative researching, identifying programme narrative/threads/stories and dealing with demanding contributors!
       
    • Familiar with working abroad in tough extremes of heat and humidity.  
       
    • Experienced with long challenging shoots on the road and also at sea. 
       
    I am motivated, enthusiastic and industrious with a track record of working in high-pressure environments whilst remaining good humoured and approachable to all.
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    Credits

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    Cowboy Builders - Ricochet , United Kingdom
    2011 - Producer/Director
    (Series 6, 1 x 60') Producer/Director on Channel 5's hugely popular comsumer affairs / makeover show. Directing with full crew. Editing 60 min programmes. Additional edit producing work.

    Barry Rocks - RDF , United Kingdom
    2011 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    Ob doc following the inhabitants and characters of Barry Island, South Wales.

    Squeamish (Discovery) - Talkback Thames , Israel
    2011 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    Self Shooting PD. Filming lighthearted unusual stories in Italy, Isreal and Norway.

    Young, Bad & Barking (BBC Three) - BBC Natural History Unit , United States of America
    2011 - DV Director
    (Series 1, 1 x 60) DV Director - Self Shooting and directing in full HD using Canon 305. Formatted ob doc following two hopeless British dog owners working in the Alaskan outback with sled dogs. Filming in extreme conditions as low as -30 degrees celsius.

    Working Girls (BBC Three) - Endemol , United Kingdom
    2010 - DV Director
    (Series 1, 2 x 60') DV Director - Main camera on formatted ob doc following unemployed teenagers back to work. Responsible for shooting & directing contributor back-stories.

    Hotter Than My Daughter (BBC Three) - Endemol , United Kingdom
    2010 - DV Director
    (Series 2, 8 x 30') DV Director - responsible for filming contributor back-stories in advance of studio makeover.

    Emergency Animal Rescue (Sky1) - Middle Child Productions , United Kingdom
    2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    (Series 1) Shooting PD. Ob Doc following the work of the RSPCA. Shooting true HD on EX3 & Nanoflash.

    Five months location work split between the Harmsworth Animal Hospital and following the day-to-day work of RSPCA Inspectors around the country.

    Subjects covered varied between remote cliff-top animal rescues, police raids, rapid response emergency calls and in-theatre surgical operations.

    Cowboy Builders (Five) - Ricochet , United Kingdom
    2009 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
    (Series 3, 3 x 45') Shooting AP - Self-shooting & directing presenter investigation sequences on location. Primetime consumer affairs show exposing rogue traders. Undercover investigation/research leading to confront.

    Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men (Bravo) - Zig Zag Productions , United Kingdom
    2009 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
    (Series 2, 2 x 45') Shooting AP - main camera on observational documentary series following the lives of men who live on the edges of criminality. Shooting actuality, on-the-fly interviews & talking heads.

    The Real Swiss Family Robinson (BBC One) - Ricochet , Cook Islands
    2009 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
    (Series 1, 1 x 60') Shooting AP on primetime formatted family survival documentary. Based on location in Cook Islands for 5 weeks. Main sound operator for entire shoot using SQN-4S mixer

    North Sea (Virgin 1) - Original Productions , United Kingdom
    2008 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
    Observational Documentary about the North Sea. Lived on location with RNLI lifeboat crew, on call 24/7 to follow sea rescues.
    Shooting in rough and inhospitable conditions at day and night at sea

    Coach Trip (Channel 4) - 12 Yard , France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Hungary, Czech Republic
    2008 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
    (Series 3, 30 x 30') Shooting AP. Setting up and co-ordinating approx 70 shoots in 35 cities across 12 European countries. On location for 5 weeks travelling across Europe.

    Chop Shop (Discovery UK) - Raw TV , Bangladesh
    2008 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
    (Series 2, 10 x 45') Shooting AP (DSR & Z1). Bespoke Car Construction show. Think Scrapheap Challenge meets Pimp My Ride. Self Shooting Ob Doc style on DSR and Z1 in UK & Bangladesh. Booking Celebrity 'clients' such as Jools Holland, Johnny Vegas and Lawrence Dallaglio

    A Place By the Sea (Channel 4) - Freeform , Spain
    2007 - Associate Producer
    (Series 4, 6 x 60') Shooting AP/Digi Director Property Show. Directing Digi crew as second unit. Self Shooting and directing VT packages on location in Spain. Finding locations in UK. Based entirely on location for 4 months.

    My Life For Sale (BBC ONE) - Leopard Films , United Kingdom
    2007 - Assistant Producer
    (Series 1, 10 x 45') Shooting AP - Internet auction / home makeover show. Shooting DV packages, vox pops, interviews to cover all shows in series. Writing scripts and show preparation for PDs.

    Derek Acorah's Ghost Towns (Living tv) - - , United Kingdom
    2006 - Researcher
    (Series 3, 10 x 60') Researcher - Paranormal investigation show. Contributor (& ghost) finding, shooting VT packages & recces on Z1 & night vision cameras.

    National Lottery - Everyone's A Winner (BBC ONE) - BBC , United Kingdom
    2006 - Researcher
    (Live Specials, 2 x 45') Contestant Researcher - Live Studio Quiz/Entertainment Show. Organising 'surprise hits' on contestants at home and in the studio. Secretly auditioning & screen-testing. Studio based for live TX.

    Celebrity World Cup Soccer Six (Sky One) - - , United Kingdom
    2006 - Unspecified
    (8 hour live) Researcher - Spotting pitches & monitoring scores for compilation of highlight packages. Preparing scripts, writing interview questions for live show.

    Take My Mother-in-Law (ITV1) - Mentorn Barraclough Carey , United Kingdom
    2005 - Researcher
    (Series 2, 6 x 60') Casting Researcher - 'Wife Swap' calibre contributor/family finding for ob doc style primetime reality show. Recces filmed on PD170 for potential taster tapes.

    Men In White (Channel 4) - Tiger Aspect , United Kingdom
    2005 - Researcher
    (Series 1, 6 x 60') Researcher - New science entertainment show. Developing ideas & show content. Expert & contributor finding. Science research.

    Car Booty (BBC ONE) - Leopard Films , United Kingdom
    2005 - Researcher
    (Series 4, 20 x 45')

    Shooting Researcher - shooting VT inserts on PD170 for transmission. Contributor finding. Location organisation. Item research.

    Car Booty (BBC ONE) - Leopard Films , United Kingdom
    2004 - Junior Researcher
    (Series 3, 25 x 45') Shooting Researcher - shooting VT inserts on PD170 for transmission. Contributor finding. Location organisation. Item research.

    Dealing Duel (Channel 4) - Leopard Films , United Kingdom
    2004 - Production Co-ordinator
    (50' Pilot, Gone to series as Natural Born Dealers) Supporting the production manager in planning and logistics. Compilation and distribution of call sheets.

    B&B Inspectors (BBC TWO) - Leopard Films , United Kingdom
    2004 - Production Co-ordinator
    (60' Pilot - Gone to series as B&B My Guest)
    Supporting the production manager in planning and logistics. Compilation and distribution of call sheets.

    The Mark Steel Lectures (BBC FOUR) - BBC , United Kingdom
    2004 - Runner
    (Series 2, 6 x 30')
    Extensive runner duties - providing assistance and back-up support to crew in all technical and administrative areas.

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    Employment History

    Credits for BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, ITV1, C4, FIVE, BBC4, Sky One, Discovery, Virgin 1, Bravo, Living

    EXPERIENCED SHOOTING PD / DV DIRECTOR # EX3, Z1 & DSR # Valid I-Visa for US shoots

    Working Girls - BBC THREE - DV Director

    Hotter than My Daughter - BBC THREE - DV DIrector

    Emergency Animal Rescue - SKY ONE - PD 

    Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men - Bravo - Assistant Producer (Shooting)

    Coach Trip - Channel 4 - Assistant Producer (Shooting)

    Trawlers, Rigs & Rescue: North Sea - Virgin 1 - Assistant Producer (Shooting)

    Chop Shop - Discovery - Assistant Producer (Shooting)




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    Education

    BA (Hons) History with German 2:1

    4 A Levels - History, German, Physics and General Studies

    10 GCSE's (including A English and Maths)
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    Referees

    Available on request
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    Skills

    Valid I-Visa for US shoots
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Comedy, 
    • DIY, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Docusoap, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Game Show, 
    • Investigative, 
    • Motoring, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Property, 
    • Quiz Show, 
    • Reality TV, 
    • Science, 
    • Shopping, 
    • Sport, 
    • Style, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth

    Specialisms

    • Cars, 
    • Celebrity, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Consumer Affairs, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • Paranormal, 
    • People Finding, 
    • Tourism, 
    • Travel

    Languages

    • German

    Permits

    • EU, 
    • USA

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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