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Recent & Upcoming Work in 2012; 

TPi Awards 2012 - Camera Op 
UK Sky Diving Champs - Camera &Edit Producer (4 x 23 min)
The NEC Cycle Show 2012 - Editor 
British Carp Angling Champs 2012 Producer / Editor (1 x 47 min)
UK Angling Champs 2012 Producer / Editor (4 x 23 min)
Extreme Carp Show 2012 Producer / Editor (6 x 23 min)
UK Carp Cup 2012 Producer / Editor 1 x 47 min)
British BMX Championships 2012 - Camera Operator (7 x 47 min)
Queensbury Boxing Champs - Europsort (Ongoing series) Editor

Ongoing freelancer contracts with numerous companies 


I'm a creative and exceptionally motivated professional with several years experience in Television & Corporate production, with an interest in Documentary and Sports content.

I've worked as a Producer in both fields, in addition to working as an Lighting Cameraman and an FCP Editor.

I've had programming, commercials, & materials screened on ITV1, BBC4, Sky Sports, Channel 5, UTV, Extreme Sports, Guardian Online, Bravo, Challenge, MTV, and Eurosport to name a few - and my aims are continue to produce quality programming and improve my knowledge in all aspects of production.
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Uk National Sky Diving Champs - Central Media / Extreme Sports , United Kingdom
2012 - Edit Producer
A Documentary to chart the 2011 Championships, following Current World & British champion Julia Foxwell on her quest to retain her National title.

There were 4 x 23 minute episodes completed which I also edited, and they will receive their original TX beginning this May on Satellite Channel 419 - the Extreme Sports Channel.

Destination Titan 1 x 59 min BBC4 - BBC / OU , United Kingdom
2011 - Producer
Destination Titan held it's network premiere on BBC4 at 10pm on Sunday 10th April 2011, and was repeated on Tuesday 12th April 2011.

Directed and Produced by Stephen Slater. Produced by Paul Vanezis & Richard Edwards. Christopher Riley - Associate Producer. EP for BBC - William Lyons

I was also the Lighting Cameraman for this documentary film.

Information can be viewed on Destination Titan at the following links:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0109ccd

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13002218

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2011/apr/08/destination-titan-saturn-moon

Countdown to london (2012) 2 x 6 min  - 1080 Media Productions / Sportsbrand Australia , United Kingdom
2011 - Cameraperson
I was filming ENG and Interviews of prep sporting events (Swimming & Cycling) for the 2012 Olympic games, which will be made into two 5 minute segments for an Austrailian Network production charting the lead up to the next games. Specifically, we filmed key sports personnel and delegates such as British Cyclist Mark Cavendish and Sir Clive Woodward, as well as offering a flavour of what London has to offer to the 2012 games.

Extreme Carp Show 12 x 23 min Sky Sports - RHAP / Sky Sports , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2011 - Cameraperson/Editor
The Extreme Carp show was broadcast on Sky Sports from January 7th until February 14th 2011, with the most notable episode especially shot in Gran Canaria.

Sponsored by Avid Carp, guest for the 6 x 23.5 minute episodes included Ian Russell, Jon Finch, and Carp Talk editor Simon Crow.

Shot in 2010, the series was aired in 2011, and we will move back into production for the 2011/12 series in August '11.

Produced by Rob Hughes & Richard Edwards

Much More than a game 1 x 5 min - 1080 Media / Sportsbrand Australia , United Kingdom
2011 - Cameraperson
Filming for 'Much More than a game - the sports show profiling the 'Superfan'. In this segment we meet Leicester FC fanatic Lee Jobber as he explains how his life revolve around his Club's weekly fixtures.

I interviewed Lee about his obsession and it's fair to say we weren't disappointed!

The show is Produced by Sportsbrand is Australia and is due for release in multiple territories.

Winning Pegs 3 & 4 - RHAP / Preston Innovations , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2011 - Cameraperson/Editor
50,000 DVD's duplicated for each of the edits, this production is an instruction piece starring legendary Match Fishing Champion Tommy Pickering, and shot in the picturesque setting of Whiteacres in deepest Cornwall.

Presented by Clint Elliot, 'Winning Pegs' guides you through Preston innovations' latest product, professionally demonstrated by Tommy and his team.

This DVD is a free DVD and will be distributed by Preston Innovations LTD.

Directed by Rob Hughes of RHAP Media.

Absolute Match Fishing 6 x 23 min - RHAP / Sky Sports , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2011 - Cameraperson/Editor
Having worked on The Uk Angling Championships; the British Carp Angling Championships; and the Extreme Carp Show in 2010, I am delighted to shoot and edit a new match series to be broadcast on Sky sports in July.

The series will be called 'Absolute Match Fishing' and will be presented by former World Match Fishing Champion - the legendary Tommy Pickering.

There will a run of 6 x 23.5 minutes episodes broadcast, which includes guests Des Shipp, Lee Edwards, and Andy Findlay.

Produced by Rob Hughes at RHAP Media.

Cage Wars 1 x 73 mins Sky Sports - Central Media Productions , Northern Ireland
2010 - Cameraperson/Editor
I was responsible for editing together the interviews and fighter profiles for the event, in addition to four short documentary pieces on the quartet of tournament competitors on show.

I was also one of the chain camera op's on the event itself. The programme will be going out on Sky Sports in late December 2010.

GUKPT 2010 - Central Media Productions , England
2010 - Cameraperson
Working as an ENG Camera Operator on the Uk's Premiere Poker Tour 2010, on the final round at The London Victoria Grovesnor.

My filming duties included shooting player interviews, Show links, and ENG Camera work on the games which the players were competing in to share a pot worth over half a million. The Final took place between November 25-28th 2010.

Cage Wars Commercial - UTV - Central Media Productions , Northern Ireland
2010 - Editor (Online)
Cutting together 10 & 20 second TV commercials for CMP for broadcast on UTV / ITV to promote the Cage Wars Championship which will be contested at the Odyssey Arena on December 10th 2010.

I have also been filming promo material for the event, for which I will be completing products for screening on the evening of the event in Belfast.

The commercials will be available in November / December 2010 in Northern Ireland.

Fightsport events - Central Media Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Online)
Editing for CMP - chopping together highlight montages from the event held at the NIA in Birmingham in September.

I completed the sequences for the finished programme, due to go out on Sky Sports later this year.



British Supercross Championships 2011 - Redchurch , Northern Ireland
2010 - Camera Operator
Filming the British Supercross Champs 2011 at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, the first of three rounds of the prestigious event attracting some of the top riders in the sport.

The programme will be broadcast on the Extreme Sports channel in january 2011, with the Semi Final being staged at the O2 on February 5th 2011, and the Final and Liverpool Echo on February 19th 2011.

I was responsible for ENG filming, shooting riders interviews, and race coverage on the roaming camera.

British Carp Angling Championship 6 x 47 min - RHAP for Sky Sports , United Kingdom
2010 - Cameraperson/Editor
I am currently Head Camera and Editor on the BCAC 2010, for Broadcast on Sky Sports from October 2010.This is a Three part series produced by RHAP Media, and presented by Former World Cup Champion Rob Hughes. I am also an Producer for the series, which is edited in FCP.

Cedar Dance 2010 - Janet Randell - Cedar Dance Animations , United Kingdom
2010 - Camera Operator
Shot over two days in Shrewsbury in Sept 2010, and directed by Janet Randell - I performed as a Camera Op for the duration of the shoot, also performing the task of 1st AD.

The shoot itself was capturing a series of performances by 5 dancers, covering a variety of contrasting styles from the World of Dance.

The finished product will be released on DVD and online.

UK Angling Championship 2010/11 8 x 23 min - RHAP for Sky Sports , United Kingdom
2010 - Cameraperson/Editor
I am currently Head Camera and Online Editor (FCP) on the UKAC 2010, for Broadcast on Sky Sports from 27/9/2010.This is a four part series produced by RHAP Media, and presented by Former World Cup Champion Rob Hughes. I am also a Producer for the series.

Fightsport events  - Central Media Productions , England
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Promo video to advertise the fight event at the NIA in Birmingham on September 11th 2010. I also shot the video in birmingham and is shot in a similar style to previous MSA videos completed for Central media broadcast on Sky Sports 2 and at the M.E.N and London Excel.

Avid product Launch - RHAP Media , United Kingdom
2010 - Cameraperson/Editor
A 3 day shoot filmed at Abbey lakes fishing Complex just North of Paris; the aim of this project was to produce 30,000 DVD's to demonstrate the new range of products available for Carp anglers designed by Avid.

Travel Weekly Online - Travel Weekly , England
2010 - Camera Operator
Online Presenter links with Lucy Huxley for Travel Weekly Online from the UK Cruise Conference 2010 in Southampton. The shoot was to match the release of the magazine later that Month featuring the Conference from Southampton.

UK Cruise Convention 2010 - Hire Division , England
2010 - Cameraperson/Editor
A short video shot for the specialist events firm 'Hire Division'. I produced a video highlighting the most interesting parts of the conference which was screened at the closing stages of the annual event in Southampton. These included ENG and interviews.

MSA Muay Thai Boxing (London Excel) - Central Media Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Editing all the pre-fight interviews for the big screens at the Muay Thai event at the London Excel. The edits will be appearing on Sky Sports (TBC) as part of the evening's show. I also worked in the OB truck playing out the videos for the event.

British Quad Championships 2010 - Redchurch Productions , Northern Ireland
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
The ACU British Quad Championships 2010, directed for Redchurch productions for broadcast on the Extreme Sports Channel. I am also Head Cam Op on the event, covering ENG, work with the presenter, and organising shooting logistics for the crew in relation to working with the promoters and race officials.

Wulfsport British Masters Motocross series - Redchurch , United Kingdom
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
Filming for broadcast on the Extreme Sports Channel (Sky 419) with the show Blood, Sweat, and Gears.

This event is the 2nd round of 7 this year, and was held at Dean Mor in Cumbria. I completed interviews, GV/ ENG, and shooting as part of a team on the race itself.

Ultimate Warrior Challenge - Boom Boom Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - DV Camera Operator
Filming for the UWC championship in Southend on Sea. A DVD will be released for the event.

MSA Muay Thai Boxing (M.E.N) - 2010 , United Kingdom
2010 - Editor
Editing all the pre-fight interviews for the big screens at the Muay Thai event at the M.E.N. The edits will be appearing on Sky Sports (TBC) as part of the evening's show.

MSA Muay Thai Boxing (M.E.N) - Central Media Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Cameraperson/Editor
An additional 60 second advert shot around London to advertise the MSA Muay Thai boxing event at London Excecl on 29th May 2010. I shot & edited the piece which was screened at the M.E.N during the MSA fights. Footage from this will be used in the programme going out on Sky Sports (TBC).

MSA Muay Thai Boxing (M.E.N) - Central Media Productions , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - Editor
A 60 second edit for Central media to screen inside the stadium before the fights take place at the M.E.N in Manchester.

This accompanies the advert I partly shot and edited for the event(Available on www.mastersken.com)

Wulfsport British Masters Motocross Series - Redchurch Productions , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
Filming for broadcast on the Extreme Sports Channel (Sky 419) with the show Blood, Sweat, and Gears.

This event is the 1st round of 7 this year, and will begin at Mallory Park. I completed interviews, GV/ ENG, and shooting as part of a team on the race itself.

BBC News School Reports 2010 - 483 Media Pro , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
More than 700 schools from across the UK - and a number of international schools - are taking part in BBC School Report News Day this year.

I was tasked with producing the news report for Wolstanton High School (Stoke-on-Trent)

Telecare Services Promo - GovEd Communications , United Kingdom
2010 - Director of Photography
A promotional production filmed for Liverpool City Council, with the project focusing on the benefits experienced by users of the 'telecare systems' in the City. Told through highly personal testimonies, the telecare service enables elderly or vulnerable people to stay living in their own homes, by linking them up with the call centre at the touch of a button.

Directed by Ravi Kapur.


British International Amateur Film Festival 2010 - IAC , United Kingdom
2010 - Other
I was one of 18 judges assessing over 250 entries this year for the UK's most prestigious festival for non commercial film. The best will be screened later this year at the BIAFF festival in Bedford.

Extreme Brawl Ronin - Boom Boom Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Camera Operator
Extreme Brawl presents 'Ronin' 2010.

My involvment is to edit the pre-fight interviews for the big screens and the DVD. Additionally, filming on fight night itself completing ENG and the post fight interview filming.



Private Race Series Promotional Trailer - Redchurch Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Editor
A promotional trailer for Redchurch productions in order to attract new clients who partake in private race series. These clients generally request individual documentaries to be made for them and their involment within the event. In this case, it is the HSR series at Daytona, USA.

Derby LIVE presents Women on the Verge - Jasper Films , United Kingdom
2010 - Cameraperson
A short advert for Derby LIVE!'s website, promoting the in house production 'Women on the Verge'. Shot for Jasper films.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBKxn-2FdGU

Ultimate Restorations  - Kailuna Enterprises / GovEd , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - Director of Photography
I have recently been involved in a test shoot for GovEd, filming the Harwell computer (WITCH) currently being restored at the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The project is for the US TV show 'Ultimate Restorations' and this was a test shoot in prep for the show.

M.E.N Advert (Muay Thai) - Central Media Productions , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - Editor
Editing an advert for the M.E.N. big screens, which will be shown during a MSA Muay Thai event at the arena in March. The video can be viewed on my profile, and will also be used to advertise the event on http://www.mastersken.com/

M.E.N Advert - Muay Thai  - Central Media Productions , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - DV Camera Operator
Filming an advert for the M.E.N. big screens, which will be shown during a Muay Thai event at the arena in March.

In addition, filming took place during media training at the Master Sken Academy in Manchester, in preperation for the centre hosting GMTV the following week for a host of pieces on the purposes of the Academy.

Van Buren  - Staffordshire Archive , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - Camera Operator
Fred Van Buren toured the World as a performer with his magic and illusion shows, performing with his wife Connie Greta as the magic illusion act 'Van Buren and Greta'. I filmed some simple inserts for the DVD, due for Worldwide release, with messages from previous performers whom they have worked with, including Roy Hudd. The DVD will also be premiered for the Van Buren family.

British Supercross Championship 2009/10 - Redchurch Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Director/Cameraperson
The British Supercross Championships 2010. Filmed for BSG and the Extreme Sports Channel. I was the Director and an additional camera Op for the series, which was hosted at the NEC, the Echo, and finally the 02 Arena. A DVD is to be produced for the Production company with a view to distribution. Footage will also be broadcast on Sky.

Cinderella  - Jasper Films , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Filming 'Derby Live!' for promotions of Neil Morrisey's production
'Cinderella'.

Extreme Brawl Retribution 2009 - Boom Boom Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - Cameraperson/Editor
Extreme Brawl presents 'Retribution' 2009. I Interviewed & filmed the fighters before the event, of which I edited the footage for the live event providing intro's to each participant. I also filmed ENG and the fights. The programme is expected to broadcast on Sky.

BBC Talent Boost 2009 - Actors Centre / BBC , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Run in conjunction between the Actors Centre & the BBC, I documented the specialist training programme throughout the week at BBC Wales in Cardiff. The programme operates by having established industry professionals train and evaluate actors new to televsion.

Littlewoods World Poker Heads Up Championship 2009 - Frontline Broadcast / Redchurch Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Working as an ENG cameraman, creating and shooing presenter links with C5's Mike Carlson, covering early round matches, filming open sequence material, & shooting interviews, all to accompany the broadcast and webcast.

WBR 2009  - redchurch , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Head Camera for the Weston Beach Race 2009 Official DVD, with contributing footage towards Blood,Sweat and Gears for the Extreme Sports Channel. My duties included filming the build up to the event, filming Rider interviews,and race coverage.

'Let it go' by 'Strange Bright Lights' - Jasper Films , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Shot in Derby, this is the debut video shoot for both Jasper Films and the band. I devised the lighting set-up with the Director,and was also the DOP. I provided all jib and dolly services, as well as slow motion recording. Edited,directed and produced by Chris Atkinsion at Jasper Films.

Please view the video at the following link until I upload a copy to my showfolio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NJxJQWLV_Y

Blood, Sweat & Gears - redchurch Productions , Wales
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Filming promotional material for the Welsh Off Road (WOR) series for redchurch productions, and segments for the TV series, incl. having the presenter learning how to ride a motocross bike across a six mile course for the first time. Blood, Sweat & Gears is on 'The Extreme Sports Channel', Sky Channel 419.

Blood, Sweat & Gears - redchurch Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Filming the WOR Events Off Road Premiership - round 11 in North Wales. A 3 hour Motocross enduro event, filmed for redchurch productions for their show: Blood, Sweat & Gears, which is on 'The Extreme Sports Channel', Sky Channel 419.

The Casting Couch - Delta Echo / Discovery , United Kingdom
2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
In preperation for the launch of the 1st series, I produced a one minute promo for the show. I will be editing some of the programmes inserts for series 2.

The Casting Couch - Delta Echo / Discovery , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
The Casting Couch is a quirky, magazine styled fishing show which will be first aired on The Discovery Channel on Sept 11th 2009. My role was as a second unit Camera Op and I would go on location with the presenters, such as British Olympian Dean Macey, to film insert and weekly features for the show.

'Tortoise in Love' aka 'The Husband Obedience trials'  - Full Range Films / Immense Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - Assistant Director (2nd)
This Rom-com, due for release in summer 2010, was produced by Immense Productions and Full Range Films in Birmingham. My involvement enabled myself to establish an understanding of the day-today running of a film set, as my role provided an overall perspective to the management and decision making process of film making logistics, especially as there was an opportunity to work with a well established 1st AD.


My duties included:
• Producing Daily Call sheets with the office-based Production Coordinator.
• Ensuring the cast was attended to, and on time and in the correct locations for scenes.
• Liaising between set and office, ensuring clear messages were passed on and providing often creative solutions to challenging logistical instances.
• Coordinating the depts - Marketing/Transport/Make-up/Hair/Costume/Crew/Office. As point of contact, I ensured depts had information re: their set-up locations, cast, movements, crew, timings and daily scenes.




Razorwire - 'Passing Cycles' - Junction 15 Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
Heavy metal music video for the band 'Razorwire', Produced by Junction 15 Productions / Dir. by Darren Teale. I provided slow motion recording for the video, which can be viewed at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ummNKZqtdnY

Rosey Hampton - 'Space Odyssey - Junction 15 Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Camera Operator
First music video for up and coming solo artist Rosey. Track featured on the brand new album 'Fusion' by Paul James with the Vision X remix. Directed by Darren Teale and Produced by Junction 15 Productions. I provided the slow motion shots for the production. To view the video, please visit the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuNIn8ne51s

Excitim Ltd - 483 Media Pro , United Kingdom
2009 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
A documentary designed to promote specialised toys for children with severe learning difficulties. The piece was used as a corporate for Excitim Ltd and Dream-racer, and was subsequently used by other companies such as Abilitynet. The Guardian online picked up on the piece and used it within the website as a short story and advertising for Excitim Ltd.

i-Sport International 2008 - Stephen Slater Productions / 483 Media Pro , France
2008 - Director/Cameraperson
Filmed as a promo for the then reigning GP2 Champions. With interviews by Bruno Senna, Ross Brawn, Steve Ryder, and Timo Glock. My role within this production was to film the cars on the test circuit at Paul Ricard in France, direct the opening sequences with the drivers, and then edit those together for the final production which was distributed to international sponsors.

mm3 Race of Champions  - 483 Media Pro , United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
I produced, directed, filmed, and edited a series of short promos for the Swedish telecom group mm3 at the prestigious racing event at Wembley. The videos were used as part of the 'Wap' mobile competitions and played on the stadium screen during the event, as well as used on the ROC website. The videos comprised of Driver interviews with Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, Sebestian Vettel etc..., the press conference, race footage, and behind the scenes at the event.

Wales Air Ambulance TV commercial  - 483 Media Pro , United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Produced by my company through ITV Wales, Ricky Tomlinson was obtained to head the '1 Appeal' for the Wales Air Ambulance and the subsequent National Campaign, also produced by 483 Media Pro. Aired in September 2008 on ITV 1 Wales.

Banks of England - RJ Productions / Staffordshire Archive , United Kingdom
2008 - DV Camera Operator
A documentary to commemorate the unveiling of the Gordon Banks statue at the Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, staged along side a charity football match with many celebrities. With interviews from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Gordon Banks, James Nesbitt, and Luther Blissett. The documentary also includes the press conference with Pele.

"Small Things" - RJ Productions / Staffordshire Archive , United Kingdom
2008 - DV Camera Operator
This is a video document of the Civic Reception in Stoke-on-Trent for one of the world's greatest spokesmen for peace, Archbishop Desmond Tutu - here to celebrate the achievements of his friend Gordon Banks OBE.

Fom the arrivals to the evening's entertainment and all the speeches all aspects of the evening are included, with added extras of the entire press conference and a photo gallery.



Wales Air Ambulance National Appeal - 483 Media Pro , United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Preceeding the advert, I produced, directed, shot, and edited the National '£1 Appeal production' for the charity, which was used all over Wales to promote the service, and starred Ricky Tomlinson.

Criminology - The Greatest - 483 Media Pro , United Kingdom
2008 - Assistant Director (1st)
Debut Music Video by Crim aka 'the Truth' performing 'da Greatest', played on MTV BASE in 2008. I provided camera, dolly and jib services, in addition to being the 1st AD for the three day shoot.

The Peregrines of Derby Cathedral - Jasper Films , United Kingdom
2008 - DV Camera Operator
Documentary / Education

Peregrine Falcons first nested on Derby Cathedral in 2006, and the DVD, presented by Chris Packham, was comissioned to follow their progress. I provided Dolly and Jib serices for the shoot in the Cathedral, which can be bought priced 9.99 from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

Fifth Gear (Channel 5) - 483 Media Pro / Stephen Slater Pro / C5 , United Kingdom
2008 - DV Camera Operator
As part of a shoot at Paul Ricard in France for i-Sport International, it was agreed with Channel 5, that all footage shot re: Bruno Senna, Nephew of 3 time Formula One Champion Ayrton Senna, could be made available for a Fifth Gear episode with Bruno presenting a piece.

Dick Turpin: Highwayman - Hemstone , United Kingdom
2008 - Assistant Director (2nd)

Follow Dick Turpin and Tom King's adventures as they become the most wanted highwaymen in England, based on the adventure of 1700's real life Dick Turpin with a modern fantasy edge to it.

From Above 'Make Believe'  - Airosport , United Kingdom
2007 - Assistant Director (1st)

1st AD & Camera Op Roles


A fantasy teen music video, in which five unsuspecting teenage girls at an amusement park are confronted on one of the rides by a mystical figure, who leads one of the girls into another dimension. Following him into the portal, the remaining girls enlist the help of King George, and will attempt to rescue their missing friend and defeat the Dark Knight! Guest starring former British Athlete and Gladiator Du'ane Ladejo.

Classic Bentley Rally - IOM  - 483 Media Pro , United Kingdom
2007 - Producer/Director
A documentary following the exploits of the Bentley Driver's club on their tour of the Isle of Man, whilst raising funds for the Liverpool Cardiothoracic Centre at Liverpool's broadgreen Hospital. A documentary by the club, for the club.

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Employment History


Experience


483 Media Pro - Director / Producer /Lighting Camera Op / FCP Editor ;2005 - Present

Freelance Editor / Lighting Camera Op; 2003 - Present;



The benefits of running a company has effectively developed my understanding of the production process; from conceptual beginnings, through to broadcast.

My clientele over this period has increased in stature and has been reflected in an increase in overall production quality, resulting in more broadcast time for myself both as a company, and as a freelancer.

My recent clientele includes producing the Documentary 'Destination Titan' with BBC4; producing, shooting and editing 4 x Fishing Series for RHAP Media, broadcasting regularly on Sky Sports; Shooting & Editing Combat Sports content for Central Media, broadcast on Sky and UTV; and commercial work Produced and screened on ITV. 


My Corporate work includes projects for i-Sport International, with footage broadcast on C5 (Fifth Gear), and additional projects involving UCB, BBC News, OUP, mm3 / Race of Champions, the Guardian Online and the NHS.

My role covers
  • Devising conceptual work with the client and negotiating contracts and budgets 
  • Customer / Client Relations 
  • Guiding clients through the production process to the deadline. 
  • Addressing production legalities and conforming to broadcast regulations and specifications. 
  • Script, Casting, production development, Researching, Logistics, Shooting (Schedules), Crewing, Equipment, & Delivery. 


Lecturer; A-Level & BTEC Coordinator; Yale College of Wrexham; November 2006 - July 2009;


In addition to running the company, I also lectured A-Level, 1st Diploma, Special Needs, and BTEC Media Units. Working at the College enabled the development of my people management skills, as well as provide a steady base to build my company. In addition, I benefitted greatly from working with colleagues on a full time basis, rather than just on short term contracts, and the reason I departed this year was due to my ambition to progress in Industry.

My duties included;
• Creation, selection and adaptation of related Media Courses and specifications.
• Student management and coordination.
• Providing students with the opportunity to work in the media industry.
• Assessments; Coursework reviews; Feedback sessions.
• Teaching theoretical and practical media; Editing techniques; Music Video; Interviewing techniques; & TV Studio.
• Establishing links between the local community and the College; Incl. teaching in local schools. 


2nd Asst Dir - Feature Film - The Husband Obedience Trials - June / July 2009 - Immense Productions - Full Range Films

This Rom-com, due for release in Summer 2011, was produced by Immense Productions and Full Range Films in Birmingham. My involvement enabled myself to establish an understanding of the day-today running of a film set, as my role provided an overall perspective to the management and decision making process of film making logistics, especially as there was an opportunity to work with a well established 1st AD.

My duties included;
• Producing Daily Call sheets with the office-based Production Coordinator.
• Ensuring the cast was attended to, and on time and in the correct locations for scenes.
• Liaising between set and office, ensuring clear messages were passed on and providing often creative solutions to challenging logistical instances.
• Coordinating the depts - Marketing; Transport; Make -up; Hair; Costume; Production Office. As point of contact, I ensured depts had information re: their set-up locations, cast, movements, crew, timings and daily scenes.
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Education


2002 - 2005 Staffordshire University
1st Class Degree; Film, Television and Radio

1999-2002; Yale College, Wrexham
A-levels: English Language C; English Literature C 
Media Studies B; Web design Level 2.
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Industry Qualifications

Technical Equipment


1 X Sony HVR S270E Videocamera
2 X Sony HVR FX1E Videocamera

1 X Lighting kit, Red heads, Reflector kit, various backgrounds
1 x sit on dolly & Tracks

1 x small jib arm, Max Height 10ft 

1 x 503 Manfrotto Tripod
1 x FCP / Mac editing suite (Incl. on Location) 

2 x sets Sennheiser EW122p G3 System Radio Mics
1 x rifle mic / boom Pole

1 x laptop PC Premiere Pro
1 x Laptop Mac Book Pro FCP 7


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Referees


References

Mr. Rob Hughes - Producer & Director

RHAP Media
Unit 3
The Oaks Business Park
Shepherds Lane
Shrewsbury
SY3 8EG

01743851224

I work for Rob as a Editor and Camera Operator 

Mr. Ian Dewhirst - Producer

Red Church Productions & Central Media Productions
Unit 3
The Oaks Business Park
Shepherds Lane
Shrewsbury
SY3 8EG

01743850094; 07739 579233 ian@redchurch.co.uk

I worked for Ian as a Camera Op & Editor 

Mr. Steff Aquarone - Producer

Full Range Films
26 Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley Street
Birmingham, United Kingdom, B5 5SE
0121 224 7600
Steff@fullrange.co.uk

I worked for Steff as a 2nd Asst. Dir in Feature Film

Professor Ray Johnson - Producer

Ray Johnson Productions
Staffordshire University
Faculty of Arts, Media and Design,
PO Box 661, Staffordshire University,
College Road, Stoke-on-Trent,
ST4 2XW
01782 294796; 07774482414
E.r.Johnson@staffs.ac.uk

I worked for Ray as a Camera Op; Editor; Director & Interviewer



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Skills



Video Cameras:

Sony PMW-350 / 500
Sony HVR S270E
Sony EX1, EX3
Digibeta kits 
HDR FX1-E
HVR-A1E, Z1, Z7, PD-150, PD-170, DVX-100, Canon XL1, XM2  

Post Software

Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, CS4,
Adobe Audition 
Adobe After Effects
Additional filming equipment, 
FCP Studio

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Additional Information

Industries

  • Commercials, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Film, 
  • Mobile Content, 
  • Music Promos, 
  • TV
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