Nobel Laureates 2011 - Blakeway Television
, United Kingdom
2011 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
1x60 mins profiling this year's Nobel Laureates. After planning each story, I then travelled around the world filming each science laureate. With limited time, I had to quickly develop a rapport with each person in order to capture something of their personality - and show what made them the person they are.
The Great American Manhunt - Wide-Eyed Entertainment
, United Kingdom
2011 - Edit Producer
CSI-style documentary series for National Geographic. I edit produced 1x60min programme, in the process scriptwriting, dealing with post-production paperwork and commissioning graphics.
Britain's Killer Roads - Reef Television
, United Kingdom
2011 - DV Director
Setting up, receding and shooting the series all over the UK. A big part of this was dealing with accident victims in a sensitive manner
Dispatches - The Truth About Going Under the Knife - Films of Record
, United Kingdom
2011 - Associate Producer
Investigative programme looking at the medical devices industry. Shooting lit interviews and surgical operations in an operating theatre, researching stories and handling aspects of the investigation such as freedom of information requests and organising the tapeless workflow for the edit. Shot on DSR450 and Canon 5D Mk II.
Medical series development - Films of Record
, United Kingdom
2011 - Development Producer
Developing a prime-time medical series for Channel 4. I developed the series concept, and negotiated access to a suitable town, as well as experts to be involved in the programme.
Nobel Highlights 2010 - Blakeway Television
, England
2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Programme profiling all the 2010 Nobel Prize winners for BBC World News. I wrote, shot and ran the edit for the science inserts, shooting on location around the world. I placed special emphasis on showing the personalities and interests of the laureates, as well as explaining their scientific work. Shot on PDW800 XDCAM.
Rip Off Britain - BBC
, United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
VT producer for fast turnaround consumer series for BBC1. Planning, scripting, shooting and preparing case study VTs for the edit. Being a consumer show, I had to keep a close eye on legal issues, along with coming up with creative visuals and sequences. Shot on DSR 450.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - Reef Television
, United Kingdom
2010 - DV Director
10 x 45mins BBC1 series. Presenter led daytime series with nearly 2 million viewers, I shot all the programmes, sometimes directing and sometimes working with the producer/director. Filming actuality on location abroad and in the UK, with long periods shooting handheld while recording sound. This production was a new style for BBC daytime so the pressure was on to deliver quality programming to tight budgets and deadlines. Shot on DSR450.
Professional Knowledge: Chemistry - Brook Lapping
, United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Presenter-led science documentary exploring the latest cutting edge chemistry. Working with a tight budget and tight deadlines, I researched, wrote and shot the programme before seeing it through the edit. I cast the presenter (BBC science presenter Andrea Sella) and all the contributors. Shot on DSR450
Nobel Highlights - Blakeway
, United Kingdom
2009 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Programme profiling all the 2009 Nobel Prize winners. I wrote, shot and ran the edit for the science inserts, shooting on location in the UK, US and France. I placed special emphasis on showing the personalities and interests of the laureates, as well as explaining their scientific work.
Brit Cops: Rapid Response - Steadfast
, United Kingdom
2009 - DV Director
Out on my own shooting with the police, I shot obs-doc style during car chases, foot chases and drunken fights in and around Wales. Capturing the moment in an exciting sequences, whilst constantly assessing my own personal safety in a constantly changing situation was an extremely exciting and rewarding experience. My story of the Brecon Jazz Festival was used as the narrative of series opener. Shot on Sony Z5.
Brilliant Britain - Prospect Pictures
, United Kingdom
2009 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
Flagship series for the new 'Blighty' Channel, following presenters as they explore an aspect of Britain.
I shot the programme with Ruby Wax, working with the producer to film sequences, actuality and PTCs all over the country. Also assisted with general AP duties on shoots.
Stephen Hawking's Universe - Darlow Smithson Productions
, United Kingdom
2009 - Assistant Producer
CGI based science series looking at the history and future of the universe as Stephen Hawking sees it. Researching script ideas, talking to scientists all over the world to understand the latest particle physics and quantum mechanics research, and write suitable briefs for the producer. All this fed into the script and CGI sequences for the films.
The Newton Project (Science Channel) - Pilot - Brook Lapping
, England
2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Developing ideas and shooting/editing programmes for the pilot of the new channel due for launch in 2009. Liasing with scientists, casting presenters and seeing programmes through the edit.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - Reef Television
, England
2008 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
BBC1 daytime show following antiques presenters as they compete to sell their purchases. Brought on towards the end of the series, I travelled the country shooting two way conversations and PTCs while recording sound.
Weather Busters - Impossible Pictures
, United Kingdom
2008 - Assistant Producer
Extreme weather series following weather chasers and scientists in the US. Developing the initial series concept and sourcing and casting scientists and maverick weather chasers across the US.
Neuroscience, Schools and the Future - Brook Lapping
, United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Horizon-style documentary looking at the impact of neuroscience on education. Researching, script writing and casting contributors, before shooting the programme and seeing it through the edit and online.
Peaches: Disappear Here - Blakeway
, United Kingdom
2008 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
Scripted actuality series for MTV following Peaches Geldof as editor of a magazine working with 6 young adults. Assisting with general AP duties on location as well as shooting solo and with a three camera crew on Digi.
Sub-Zero Teachers - Brook Lapping
, United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Series PD following four teachers on a science expedition in Antarctica. Script writing, shooting and seeing through the edit the entire series, one of which was entered for a BAFTA. Involved shooting solo while recording sound in the UK, Norway, Chile and Antarctica.
The Select Committee and the £45 billion Question - Brook Lapping
, United Kingdom
2007 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Year-long obs-doc following around a parliamentary select committee. Working closely with politicians during the year and then seeing the programme through the edit.
How Stressed is Your School? - Brook Lapping
, United Kingdom
2007 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Having come up with the idea to turn a whole school into a laboratory for testing stress, I then co-produced the major Teachers' TV series. Sourcing scientists and looking after the scientific content of the show, then shooting on the week-long OB.
1000 Cans or Bust - Britdoc
, United Kingdom
2007 - DV Director
3 minute wonder for Channel 4, following a presenter on a 24 hour shoot around London, as he attempted to collect 1000 cans in the name of recycling.
Sky Cops - Steadfast Television
, United Kingdom
2006 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
Obs-doc series for BBC1 primetime showing the work of the met airborne police. Getting to know, and winning over, the contributors was an essential part of the job as I spent days at a time at the base filming the life of the police.
Head Business - Brook Lapping
, United Kingdom
2008 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
Series pairing up businesses with head teachers. I sourced and cast contributors prepared to work with us for four months, working with the director to develop the stories, before shooting the presenter-led series.
Careerwise - Brook Lapping
, United Kingdom
2006 - Assistant Producer (Self-shooting)
Weekly magazine show. Researching and casting for VTs, shooting them on location. Then finding contributors for the studio and coordinating the studio shoots, assisting with script writing.
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