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    I consider myself very creative, fast and flexible with a polished visual flair.
     
    I believe very much in the application of directing 'craft' and attention to detail. I also believe that the story dictates style, and I always tailor the approach and execution of my films exactly to what my client wants to say.

    I am extensively experienced with a wide range of subjects and techniques including longform, multi-camera disciplines, live events, big budget ads and smaller self-shooting projects. 

    I have 20+ years production and direction experience, which has given me the opportunity to shoot worldwide on every continent (including the Arctic!) with every conceivable type of subject.  
     
    I am also a very capable and experienced screenwriter, thoroughly enjoy working with creative talent and love working on a project from inception through to final cut.

    I also have a huge ego and absolutely no sense of humour. Just wanted to make sure that you were still reading. 
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    Credits

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    P&O Cruises 'I Can't Wait' 60" TV - Pacific7 , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    Sixty second broadcast commercial for P&O Cruises Christmas/New Year TV campaign 2011/12.

    PlayBadminton.co.uk - Pacific7 , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    A series of virals to promote the game of Badminton, featuring the legendary player Pete Stokes. You really will not believe what this guy can do with a racquet and a shuttlecock!

    ancestry.co.uk - Pacific7 , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    4x 3min webfilms shot at Kew steam museum featuring the ever popular Tony Robinson.

    Princess Cruises - Pacific7 , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    Six supplementary scenes shot for Princess Cruises on their refitted ship Grand Princess. These had to be made whilst the ship was in 'turnaround', ie: moored at the quayside disembarking and embarking passengers. The footage had to fit stylistically with the existing material and had to be shot in a very tight time frame. No lack of challenges on this one!

    L'Oreal - I Love Cocktailing - Pacific7 , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    6x 30" Web shorts for L'Oreal. Shot at their HQ in london on the new Sony F3 with some lovely fast prime lenses!

    Rowntrees Randoms - Viral - Pacific7, Momentum London , United Kingdom
    2011 - Director
    Oh no! Phoney Gnome has arrived! This little red jelly menace has appeared on the streets of south London to randomise the populace and cause mayhem! A fun 2 day shoot for Rowntrees involving plenty of smoke, strobes, CGI and ...teapots.

    TV Idents - Cunard - Pacific 7 , United Kingdom
    2010 - Director
    6x Idents for cruise line Cunard's on-board TV network. The 20" idents were conceived to illustrate Cunard's levels of on-board luxury and attention to the smallest detail. Shot on Canon's 5D, the single-shot executions required almost motion-control levels of precision!

    P&O Cruises 'Azura'  - Pacific7 , Various Mediterranean countries...
    2010 - Director
    2.5 Week shoot to introduce P&O Cruises' latest superliner 'Azura'. Essentially a 10 minute commercial highlighting the many restaurants, bars and activities available on the ship as well as the ship herself. Shot on 2x HD cameras with modified film lenses.

    Carlsberg Promo Film / Re-Branding - Pacific7, Momentum London , Denmark
    2010 - Director
    2 minute promo film for Carlsberg lager's imminent global re-branding exercise, illustrating the brand's understanding for the younger end of their off-sales market. We got locked in a giant supermarket for the night...not as much fun as it sounds.

    P&O 'Azura' Widescreen shoot - Pacific7 , Italy
    2009 - Director
    1 Week widescreen shoot on HD for P&O's new ship 'Azura'. One bar on the ship will have a wall entirely made of HD screens which will show iconic sights and scenes from around the world. We shot with a custom made 3 camera HD system developed in house.
    Locations included Venice, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Rome.

    P&O 'Azura' widescreen shoot - Pacific 7 , United States of America
    2009 - Director
    3 Week widescreen shoot on HD for P&O's new ship 'Azura'. One bar on the ship will have one wall entirely made of HD screens which will show iconic sights and scenes from around the world. We shot with a 3 camera HD system developed in house. Locations included Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Park.

    Jaeger LeCoultre / FT - Pacific7 / Kodu digital , Switzerland
    2009 - Director
    A 20min film to illustrate the extremely high precision and fanatical attention to detail employed by one of the world's premier watchmakers. HD webfilm for the FT's luxury brands website.

    P&O Cruises 'Every day is different' TV Campaign - Pacific 7 , United Kingdom
    2009 - Director
    Director of film sequences used in the current 2009 TV campaign for P&O Cruises, illustrating the choice and variety of activities available to a P&O Cruises holiday maker. Campaign consists of 7 films based on the days in a week aboard a P&O Cruise.

    Passenger Safety - P&O Cruises - Pacific 7 , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    2008 - Director
    15 Minute film illustrating and demonstrating safety procedures to P&O Cruises passengers.

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    Employment History

    Director 'Ventura' - launch film for new passenger superliner. 1 x10mins Pacific7 / P&O Cruises 2008

    Director Phillips relationship care products 1x5mins Pacific7 2008

    Director/Co-Producer x7 extreme wide-angle HD 'cityscape' films, Pacific7/P&O Cruises 2007/08

    Director American Express 'Winning Cities' 1x 2min Corporate, 2007, for Pacific7 & Momentum

    Director 'An introduction to P&O cruises' 3x10min films 2007 30mins DVD.

    Director Intel 'X-Chase' 1min, viral, for Pacific7 & Momentum, 2006 see www.findthe-x.com

    Director Hyundai 'Terra vs Tank' 2005, 1min, viral, for Pacific7 & Carlson Media. see www.hyundai.co.uk

    Writer/Producer/Director 'Trick Soccer' 50 mins. 2003 for Trick Films Ltd. See www.trickfilms.co.uk

    Director B&Q 'Price Reverse' x5 30" TV for The Duck Lane Film Co. Ltd./Bates UK 2002

    Director Black & Decker 'Boxed' 30" worldwide TV for Igloo Films/McCann Erickson 2001

    Director B&Q 'Xmas Kitchen' 30" TV for The Duck Lane Film Co. Ltd./Bates UK 2001

    Director Boots 'Rub' 1x30" TV for Duck Lane Film Co. Ltd./St. Lukes

    Director La Senza 'Flaunt' 1x30" TV for Duck Lane Film Co. Ltd./Impact!FCA

    ...And quite a few others!


    Producer/Production manager since 1991.
    Experienced Writer/Director.
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    Education

    HND Graphic Design 1986.
    National Youth Theatre director 1985-86
    3 GCE 'A' levels.
    5 GCE 'O' levels.
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    Industry Qualifications

    HND Graphic Design (1985), 20 years industry experience!  
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    Technical Equipment

    Sony F3/HD 900/Canon 5D/ most HD camera systems.
    Prime lenses.
    Extreme wide-angle camera systems - developer.
    Motion control.
    Multi camera shooting.
    Aerial systems.
    All film formats.
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    Affiliations

    BECTU, DGGB, BAFTA.
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    Referees

    John Burrows (commercials legend) 01672 514347

    Peter Ward (Former International creative director Euro RSCG) 0208 673 6076
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    Industry Awards

    2x IVCA nominations 2010. Winner IVCA best online campaign film 2005. Runner up Soho Shorts 1999, numerous nods in most of the commercials awards, mostly BTAA's.
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    Skills

    Experienced theatre director.
    Excellent with non-actors and the public.
    Experienced with multiple camera shooting.
    Screenwriter - produced.
    Storyboard artist.
    Wide range of production/logistical experience and understanding.
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Commercials, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Film, 
    • Online, 
    • Theatre, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Commercial, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Leisure, 
    • Travel

    Specialisms

    • Advertising, 
    • Art, 
    • Arts, 
    • Corporate Films, 
    • Food, 
    • Football, 
    • Geography, 
    • High-Definition, 
    • History, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • Music, 
    • Tourism, 
    • Transport, 
    • Travel

    Languages

    • French

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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