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Jonathan Challis
Producer/Director, Edit Producer
United Kingdom

Jonathan's Biography

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Highly experienced, versatile P/D with journalistic background and extensive popular factual, science and technology credits.  Series and stand-alones, entertaining and informative.  Quality, insightful, attention-grabbing work delivered on time & on budget.

Key Skills / Qualities:  Strong storyteller and writer across genres, Ambitious visuals (whether small DV crew or multi-camera, HD, reconstruction, presenter-led), Highly organised & reactive, Down to earth,  Pursuasive, Thorough, Entrusted with a great variety of shoots & projects worldwide - Australia, Europe, India, Japan, New Zealand, Southern Africa, USA.

As Edit Producer:   Numerous credits.  Speedily structure and add compelling narrative to large amounts of rushes - credited with turning round problem series and material.

SHOWREELS ON THIS SITE:
Dramatic Visuals Challenging Environments;  Science & Technology;  Writing & Storytelling;  History & Heritage/Lighter Features

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Credits

Frontline Battle Machines - X2 Productions for Discovery , United Kingdom
2010 - Edit Producer
Latest Credit Only - See EMPLOYMENT HISTORY for more
8 x 50 Military Technology Afghanistan. Detailed narrative-driven exploration of frontline transport & weaponry.


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Employment History

PRIMETIME NETWORK & INTERNATIONAL TX
Download CV, view 4 showreels for details

DOCUMENTARIES
2 x 50 Speed Science & Speed Dynasties (Motorsporting neuroscience & Biog)  Becker Entertainment, Sydney for DCI

3 x 30 Massive Machines (Engineering History)
Gamma for Discovery Europe

5 x 50 Awesome Force / World's Worst Weather / Storm Hunters
(Science, Reportage, Real-life Drama) Pioneer Productions for DCI

SERIES
8 x 50 Military Technology:  Frontline Battle Machines, X2 Productions for Discovery

2 x 50 Natural History: Bite Me With Dr Mike Leahy (Global travelogue, creepy crawlies & nasties) Natural History New Zealand for Travel / Nat Geo

2  x 30 Popular Science: Weird Connections. (Weird experiments that change our everyday lives) Outline Productions for Discovery

4 x 50 Observational/Automotive Sitcom: Chop Shop
Raw TV for Discovery

Dynamic Technology Series: How Do They Do It ? Wag TV for DCI

Science Series: One Step Beyond
Becker Entertainment, Sydney for DCI

Adventure/Travelogue:  Game For It
Endemol for Nat Geo

Formula 1 Behind The Scenes:  Arrows
Endemol

Various other Endemol observational, heritage and animal series:
Lion Country, Hampton Court, Great Estates, Absolutely Animals, Liverpool Mums
for BBC/Channel 4 & 5

ITV Network Current Affairs: The Big Story
ITV Arts & Entertainment (LWT/Mentorn) Aspel / Box Office / Entertainment UK
BBC Regional Current Affairs: Inside Out
BBC Radio Current Affairs, Cardiff

CORPORATE
British Gas, Rover, BT, Fidelity
Broadcast dealings with:  McLaren F1, Red Bull Racing, UK & US Military/Government Agencies, Universities & Scientific Research Establishments, Voluntary Sector.
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Education

Post Grad Diploma (DISTINCTION) in Journalism
University of Wales, Centre for Journalism Studies, Cardiff

BA English & Media Studies (MERIT)
University of Southampton
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Industry Qualifications

Post Grad Diploma (DISTINCTION) in Journalism
University of Wales, Centre for Journalism Studies, Cardiff
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Referees

"Thanks for all your hard work in often difficult circumstances .. it was always reassuring that you were directing the shoots ... an excellent job in a very short time." - Becker Entertainment

"Everyone remarked that your group was one of the best that we have ever worked with, both in terms of your sensitivities to our needs and the animals' needs and in the way we were able to get so much done in such a short time." - Language Research Laboratory, Atlanta, USA

"This is a Rumpelstiltskin of a show turning everyday dross into gold" - Victor Lewis-Smith, Evening Standard.

Mike Burch, X2 Productions
Richard Stansfield,Wag TV
John Hyde, Natural History New Zealand
Sue Clothier, Screenworld (formerly Becker Entertainment),Sydney
Ed Booth, Raw TV
Helen Hawken, Mentorn
Bob Strange, Pioneer Productions

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Additional Information

Industries

  • Corporate, 
  • Radio, 
  • TV

Programme Types

  • Arts, 
  • Biography, 
  • Comedy, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Current Affairs, 
  • Daytime, 
  • Documentary, 
  • Docusoap, 
  • Drama Reconstruction, 
  • Entertainment, 
  • Environment, 
  • Historical Documentary, 
  • Investigative, 
  • Mental Health, 
  • Motoring, 
  • Natural History, 
  • News, 
  • Observational Documentary, 
  • Science, 
  • Sport, 
  • Studio Debate, 
  • Travel

Specialisms

  • Arts, 
  • Aviation, 
  • Cars, 
  • Corporate Films, 
  • Current Affairs, 
  • Engineering, 
  • Heritage, 
  • History, 
  • Journalism, 
  • Location Filming, 
  • Mental Health, 
  • Natural History, 
  • News & Current Affairs, 
  • Photography, 
  • Popular Culture, 
  • Science, 
  • Social Issues, 
  • Technology, 
  • Transport, 
  • Travel, 
  • USA, 
  • Wildlife, 
  • Writing

Licenses

  • Basic Driving (PLG)