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    Experienced Producer/Director with over 12 years specialising in observational documentaries and factual entertainment, including extensive self-shooting. Creative and highly motivated, I'm dedicated to making great television across all genres and passionate about storytelling.

    With excellent communication skills, I have the ability to gain the best from both my team and contributors with my down to earth style and sense of humour. I am able to put people at ease in sometimes challenging and sensitive circumstances, enabling them to open their hearts and to feel secure in doing so.  This always results in genuine and honest television, which the viewer can identify with.

    Seven of my last films have been critics choice. 


     

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    Credits

    • Blue
    • Pink
    24 Hours in A&E - The Garden Productions , United Kingdom
    2010 - DV Director
    Groundbreaking primetime 14 part series showing life at Kings College Hospitals A&E Dept, filming over 4 weeks, 24 hours a day. In addition to a rig of over 70 fixed cameras we follow an authentic portrayal of life as seen through the eyes of staff, patients and visitors into areas outside the rig including offices, x-ray, theatres and wards. 14x60min

    House Hunters International - Leopard Films USA , United Kingdom
    2012 - Producer/Director
    Following a young New York couple relocating to London in the vibrant location of Notting Hill.
    1x30min


    I Want a House Abroad - MIR Reality , Around Europe
    2011 - Series Director
    20 part series for Discovery, helping Russian couples find their dream homes abroad. Travelling to Montenegro, Bulgaria, Spain and Cyprus, with well known Russian actor and celebrity, Alexander Nosik as the presenter. 20x30min

    Parentchannel.tv - Tomorrows Child , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director
    A new government sponsored channel set up to offer parents expert advice and an insight on how to deal with all aspects of child development, ranging from gang crime and drugs to stress and depression.
    Multiple short films.

    Embarrassing Teenage Bodies - Maverick , United Kingdom
    2008 - Director
    An engrossing look at teenagers health issues, we follow the celebrity doctors at the 'T4 on the Beach' music festival as they hand out advice and help worried teens amongst the crowd. 60 mins

    Love Rat & Proud - ITV Productions , United Kingdom
    2008 - Producer/Director
    An amusing look at the world of love rats and their unfortunate victims. We hear their stories and re-live various antics, including a 23 year old "Sex in the City" girl who serial dates men & women and a Welsh womaniser who has slept with over a 1000 women.60 mins

    UK's Toughest Jobs - Discovery , United Kingdom
    2007 - Producer/Director
    We follow 3 young men that have had a history of crime and prison. They embark on a journey and join a foundation engineering company. At any time the house could fall down. A 60 min film full of male testosterone. Will they be offered a job that will change their lives? (Critics Choice)

    Honey We're Killing the Kids - BBC , United Kingdom
    2006 - Producer/Director
    After the success of my first film I was asked to make another 60 minute film which follows the Doy family from Hull. We follow them as they try to change their lives living on Britain's worst housing estate.
    (Critics Choice)

    Honey We're Killing the Kids - BBC , United Kingdom
    2006 - Producer/Director
    A 60 minute film following a family from North Wales as they embark on a life changing journey to improve their diets and family relationships.
    (Critics Choice)

    A Girls Guide to 21st century Sex - Endemol , United Kingdom
    2005 - Producer/Director
    Studio shoot showing a couple trying out 12 different sexual positions with visuals that have never been used before in the history of television.
    `Paul's film is ground breaking television' (controller Channel 5)
    (Critics Choice)

    Wedding Stories - BBC , United Kingdom
    2004 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    60 min observational film that follows a couple getting married and the story behind their big day.(Critics Choice)

    A Place in Italy - Tiger Aspect , Italy
    2004 - Director
    Parts 1-5 of a 10 part series following two Barristers searching for their dream home in Italy.

    Brides Abroad - Groovy Films , Russian Federation
    2003 - Series Director
    8x30 mins obs doc series following four men from Newcastle that head abroad to find themselves a wife. The story follows two of them to Thailand and two to Russia. Episode 8 ends with one of them getting married in Russia.

    A Place Down Under - LWT , United Kingdom
    2003 - Edit Producer
    1 x 30 in a series of 25 following the exploits of 10 families who have decided to emigrate to Australia.

    Fight Club - DKTV , United Kingdom
    2002 - Producer/Director
    1x50min documentary following TVs Record Breakers presenter and Pop Star Shovell on his quest to change his lifestyle and have a boxing bout at the Real Fight Club.

    Mayday Mayday - Juniper , United Kingdom
    2001 - Director/Cameraperson
    1x60min documentary. Charting the characters during the Mayday protests in London.

    The Block - DKTV , United Kingdom
    2001 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    2x30mins documentaries. After the war in Kosovo several families arrived in Manchester to rebuild their lives. They were housed in one tower block together. Myself and the crew lived amongst them and documented their horrific stories from their homeland and their passage into British Society.

    Warriors - DKTV , Northern Ireland
    2001 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
    1x30mins documentary following two rival gangs from Camden, one white and one Asian, on a trip to Belfast to see how their catholic and protestant counterparts have broken down their barriers.

    Wicked Weekender - Mosaic Films , United Kingdom
    2000 - Director/Cameraperson
    1x50min documentary following teenagers and their view to what makes a perfect `wicked weekend'.

    Part of Our Family - Picture This Series - BBC , Belarus
    1999 - Producer/Director
    1x30min documentary. In 1986 the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded, 15 years later the children of Belarus are still suffering the after affects. This film follows the story of the families who give them rest bite holidays in the UK.
    (Critics choice in every newspaper and TV magazine)

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    Employment History

    Over 12 years experience as a PD specialising in factual entertainment and observational documentaries.

    Producer/Director
    House Hunters International - Leopard Films USA
    Following a New York couple relocating to London in the vibrant location of Notting Hill.
    1x30min

    Series Director
    I Want a House Abroad - MIR Reality for Discovery TLC
    A 20 part series, helping Russian couples find their dream homes abroad. House hunting in Montenegro, Bulgaria, Spain and Cyprus, with well known Russian actor and celebrity, Alexander Nosik as the 'Estate Agent'.
    (Critics Choice) 20x30min

    DV Director
    24 Hours in A&E - The Garden Productions for C4
    Groundbreaking primetime 14 part series showing life at Kings College Hospitals A&E Dept, filming over 4 weeks, 24 hours a day. In addition to a rig of over 70 fixed cameras we follow an authentic portrayal of life as seen through the eyes of staff, patients and visitors into areas outside the rig including offices, x-ray, theatres and wards.
    (RTS Award Best Documentary Series) 14x60min

    Director 
    Parentchannel.tv - Tomorrows Child

    A new government sponsored channel set up to offer parents expert advice and an insight on how to deal with all aspects of child development, ranging from gang crime and drugs to stress and depression. Multiple short films

    Director
    Embarrassing Teenage Bodies - Maverick Television for C4
    An engrossing look at teenagers health issues, we follow the celebrity doctors at the 'T4 on the Beach' music festival as they hand out advice and help worried teens amongst the crowd. 60 mins

    Producer/Director
    Love Rat & Proud - ITV Production for Virgin 1
    An amusing look at the world of love rats and their unfortunate victims. We hear their stories and re-live various antics, including a 23 year old "Sex in the City" girl who serial dates men and women. 60 mins
    (Critics Choice)

    Producer/Director
    UK's Toughest Jobs - Discovery Channel
    We follow 3 young men that have had a history of crime and prison. They embark on a journey and join a foundation engineering company. At any time the house could fall down. A 60 min film full of male testosterone. Will they be offered a job that will change their lives?
    (Critics Choice)

    Producer/Director
    Honey We're Killing the Kids - BBC 3
    After the success of my first film I was asked to make another 60 minute film which follows the Doy family from Hull. We follow them as they try to change their lives living on Britain's worst housing estate.
    (Critics Choice)

    (Honey We're Killing the Kids) has been entered for an RTS award for best factual Entertainment Series

    Producer/Director
    'Honey We're Killing The Kids' - BBC 3
    A 60 minute film following a family from North Wales as they embark on a life changing journey to improve their diets and family relationships.
    (Critics Choice)

    Producer/Director
    A Girls Guide to 21st century Sex - Endemol for Channel 5
    Studio shoot showing a couple trying out 12 different sexual positions with visuals that have never been used before in the history of television.
    `Paul's film is ground breaking television' (controller Channel 5)
    (Critics Choice)

    Producer/Director (self-shooting)
    `Wedding Stories - BBC Factual for BBC3 
    60 min observational film that follows a couple getting married and the story behind their big day.
    (Critics Choice) .

    Director
    `A Place in Italy' - Tiger Aspect for C4
    Parts 1-5 of a 10 part series following two Barristers searching for their dream home in Italy.

    Series Director (self-shooting)
    `Brides Abroad' - Groovy films for TYNE TEES (ITV) & Bravo
    8x30 mins obs doc series following four men from Newcastle that head abroad to find themselves a wife. The story follows two of them to Thailand and two to Russia. Episode 8 ends with one of them getting married in Russia.

    Edit Producer
    `A Place Down Under' - LWT for Channel 4
    1 x 30 in a series of 25 following the exploits of 10 families who have decided to emigrate to Australia.

    Producer/Director/Camera
    `Contaminated By Television' Cutting Edge - LWT Pilot
    James Harries was the little boy with a fascination for antiques on the Wogan show. This pilot caught up with him years later as he struggles with his sexuality and decides to become a woman called Lauren.

    Director
    `Airline' - LWT for ITV1
    Docu-soap following contributors on one of Britain's busiest Airlines.

    Director/Camera
    `Fight Club'- DKTV for SKY DIGITAL
    1x50min documentary following TVs Record Breakers presenter and Pop Star Shovell on his quest to change his lifestyle and have a boxing bout at the Real Fight Club.

    Development Producer
    LWT
    Developing several of my own ideas and working on commissioned ideas.

     Director Self Shooting
    `Mayday Mayday' - Juniper for Channel 4
    1x30min documentary. Short notice request to chart the characters during the Mayday protests in London.

    Producer/Director/Camera
    `The Block' - DKTV for SKY DIGITAL
    2x30mins documentaries. After the war in Kosovo several families arrived in Manchester to rebuild their lives. They were housed in one tower block together. Myself and the crew lived amongst them and documented their horrific stories from their homeland and their passage into British Society.

    Director/Camera
    `Warriors'- DKTV for SKY DIGITAL
    1x30mins documentary following two rival gangs from Camden, one white and one Asian, on a trip to Belfast to see how their catholic and protestant counterparts have broken down their barriers.

    Director/Camera
    `Wicked Weekender' - MOSAIC FILMS for Channel 4

    1x50min documentary following teenagers and their view to what makes a perfect `wicked weekend'.

    Producer/Director/Camera
    'Flowers' - Double Exposure for BBC Pilot

    Possible docusoap set around the famous Covent Garden Flower market and the characters who trade there.

    Producer/Director
    `Part Of Our Family' Picture This Series - BBC Factual for BBC2

    1x30min documentary. In 1986 the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded, 15 years later the children of Belarus are still suffering the after affects. This film follows the story of the families who give them rest bite holidays in the UK.
    (Critics choice in every newspaper and TV magazine)
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    Education

    HND in professional broadcasting
    Ravensbourne school of Broadcasting
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    Referees

    Available on request
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    Industry Awards

    Finalist for new talent at the Sheffield Documentary festival- judged by Paul Watson.
    " You have a passion for telling stories which is quite rare for someone so new to the industry" Quote Paul Watson.
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    Skills

    Sony Z1 & Z7 Self Shooting
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Corporate, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Childrens, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Community Progs, 
    • Cookery, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Daytime, 
    • Development, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Docusoap, 
    • Drama Reconstruction, 
    • Drama: Feature Film, 
    • Drama: Short Film, 
    • Drama: Television Serial, 
    • Dramatised Documentary, 
    • Education, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Environment, 
    • Events, 
    • Food, 
    • Glamour (Adult), 
    • Health, 
    • Historical Documentary, 
    • Investigative, 
    • Leisure, 
    • Magazine, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • Motoring, 
    • Music, 
    • New Media, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Property, 
    • Reality TV, 
    • Science, 
    • Science Fiction, 
    • Sport, 
    • Style, 
    • Training, 
    • Travel, 
    • Youth

    Specialisms

    • Celebrity, 
    • Children's, 
    • Community, 
    • Cookery, 
    • Corporate Films, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Environment, 
    • Ethnic, 
    • Food, 
    • Football, 
    • Gardening, 
    • Health, 
    • History, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • News & Current Affairs, 
    • Parenting, 
    • People Finding, 
    • Popular Culture, 
    • Programme Development, 
    • Sex Industry, 
    • Sexuality, 
    • Social Issues, 
    • Sport, 
    • Travel, 
    • Writing, 
    • Youth Culture

    Languages

    • English

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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