About me: Highly experienced PM/LP/PE. I have worked worldwide, bringing a wealth of experience to production teams. Budget management to £30m. Staff management to 125 people and crews to 300 people. Solution-driven team player who enjoys a challenge.
21 years experience.
Genre: Commercials, Corporate, Documentary, Drama, Drama Documentary, Factual Entertainment, Feature Films, Light Entertainment, Multi camera Studio, Natural History, Observational Documentary, Online Content, Outside Broadcasts, Reality, Sport
Additional skills: 16mm or 35mm, 4K, Archive, CGI Video FX, EP Budgeting, EP Scheduling, Extreme Filming Geographical, Extreme Filming Political, Health And Safety, Negotiating a contract with a broadcaster, Underwater Filming
Other skills: Experience with ATL/BTL unions and guilds, Fixed rigs, Dangerous/hostile environments, Tax credits/rebates, co-productions, CGI, VFX, Stunts. I have managed multiple productions and been on the ground across a diverse range of locations across all Continents. I have been on the ground/managed productions in the UK, USA, Canada, Panama, Europe, Japan, Singapore, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, S.E Asia, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Middle East & North Africa: UAE, Qatar, Oman, Empty Quarter, Morocco, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the Antarctic. Lived and worked in and across Australia for 9 years, Middle East for 5 years, the Antarctic for 5 months.
Overseas experience in: Antarctica, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.
Willing to be based in: Bristol / South West, Cardiff / Wales, London / South East, Will consider any base, Abroad
Languages: basic French, basic Spanish
Credits
The Rise & Fall of the Roman Empire
Production company: October Films; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Drama Documentary; Broadcaster: A&E / History USA.
2 x 2hrs docu-drama. The series uses drama footage, combined with new expert interviews, to answer the question of how a young nation faced off against bigger and more established empires to become one of the greatest civilizations in human history and explores the intricate web of events that shaped its eventual collapse.
’Love, Lanre’
Production company: Kayodeville; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Feature Films; Broadcaster: Theatrical/online .
Romantic Drama feature shot in London, Amsterdam, Malaga, Spain and Lagos, Nigeria.
Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color
Production company: October Films; On-screen credit: VFX Line Producer; Programme type: Documentary, Drama, Drama Documentary; Broadcaster: National Geographic/Disney+/Hulu.
4 x 60. Historical WW2 Docu-Drama - Line Producer/Producer managing VFX and CGI across 3 Vendors. Co-Produced with 22 Summers. Executive Produced and Narrated by Idris Elba. ✨2025 Award Nominations✨ Best New Documentary Series at the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2025. Best Non-Fiction History & Biography at the Realscreen Awards 2025. BEST LIMITED SERIES FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE REAL TV AWARDS
Special Forces World's Toughest Test
Production company: Minnow Films; On-screen credit: Production Executive; Programme type: Factual Entertainment, Reality; Broadcaster: Fox Entertainment USA.
Season 2 Celebrity series- TX weekly from Mon 25th Sept’23, 9pm
SAS - Who Dares Wins Celebrity - Series 6
Production company: Minnow Films; On-screen credit: Production Executive; Programme type: Factual Entertainment, Reality; Broadcaster: Channel 4.
SAS Who Dares Wins Series 6 Celebrity UK. Constructed Reality series TX 2024.
Go Back to Where You Came From
Production company: Minnow Films; On-screen credit: Production Executive; Programme type: Current Affairs, Documentary; Broadcaster: Channel 4.
4 x 60. A new series which sets out to challenge how British people feel about asylum seekers and immigration. Commissioned in 2023. https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-commissions-minnow-films-go-back-where-you-came-wt
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen
Production company: BBC; On-screen credit: Drama Line Producer; Programme type: Drama, Drama Documentary; Broadcaster: BBC2.
3 x 1hrs
Colosseum
Production company: October Films; On-screen credit: Series Line Producer; Programme type: Drama Documentary; Broadcaster: A&E USA/History.
8x1hr Docu-Drama series for History Channel that uncovers what life was really like in the Roman Empire through the microcosm of its bloodiest arena. Shot in USA, UK, Italy, Morocco and South Africa. Included overseeing large VFX team: delivering over 1000 shots.
Inside Dubai: Playground of the Rich
Production company: Spun Gold; On-screen credit: Production Consultant; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: BBC2.
3 x 60 mins
Drain the Oceans Series 4
Production company: Mallinson Sadler Productions; On-screen credit: Series Line Producer; Programme type: Documentary, Drama, Drama Documentary, Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Nat Geo.
10 x 60. World class archaeology, stunning photography, drama-reconstruction and jaw-dropping CGI combine forces to explore modern and ancient mysteries from beneath the world’s oceans. Filmed throughout the various lockdowns from June 2020 - Jan 2021. We filmed an Episode in each country: Spain, Ukraine, Turkey, Australia, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Croatia & 2 Eps across the USA.
The Great Escapists
Production company: Chimp Productions; On-screen credit: Head of Production; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Amazon Studios.
6 x 60. Large scale new format, pop science series set on a deserted island where Richard Hammond and Tory Belleci use engineering-hacks and experiments to show how to build the ultimate man-pad from scratch. Shot in a remote location on a deserted island off the mainland of Central/South America 2020.
Richard Hammond’s Big
Production company: Chimp Productions; On-screen credit: Head of Production; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Discovery.
9 x 60. A look at the science behind superstructures and how engineers go about building and maintaining impressive structures. TX 9pm from 15 January 2020.
Various Titles
Production company: Chimp Productions; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Documentary, Factual Entertainment, Sport; Broadcaster: Discovery/Sky/Nat Geo/Amazon.
Development of various series
BetStars £100m Challenge
Production company: Fulwell 73; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Multi Media Productions, Sport; Broadcaster: Online.
Cast: Paul Gascoigne, Freddie Flintoff, Andrew Henderson, Toto Schillachi, Teddy Sheringham, Peter Beardsley, David James, Gordon Banks and Glen Hoddle.
Tag Heuer Aston Martin
Production company: Progress Films; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Multi Media Productions; Broadcaster: Online.
Branded Content Film shot in Switzerland.
Trucking Hell Series 1
Production company: CrackIt Productions; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Observational Documentary; Broadcaster: Channel 5.
10 x 1hrs a new ob doc format - 1st series set up, The stories originated from a main office Call out Centre/Main Transport depot in the North of England, following the truck drivers called out to emergencies. High pressured environment, forever changing schedules, fast pace turnaround.
Sandringham: The Queen at Christmas
Production company: Elephant House Studios; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Drama Documentary, Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Channel 5.
1hr fast turnaround, Archive heavy documentary, spliced with a series of interviews, plus set up of a stylised studio shoot of reconstructions, working with Art Director, Director, props teams. Commissioned 7th Dec, Delivered 23rd Dec, TX’d 26th December 2017. A colourful exploration that charts every detail of the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations at Sandringham as Prince Harry and fiancée Meghan Markle join them together for the very first time. Run with military precision, and steeped in tradition, we examine what Meghan has in store, and the Etiquette she must adhere to, whilst also shining a light on the rich history of the Royal Family Christmas, going back to Victorian times. Featuring revealing interviews with former staff, including the Chef who carved the turkey, a Butler to Prince Charles, a variety of Royal Insiders, cultural historians and a wealth of archive material, we reveal the inside story of the Royals at Christmas.
Car SOS Series 6
Production company: Renegade; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Nat Geo USA.
10x1hrs for Nat Geo USA. Master mechanic Fuzz Townshend and parts-blagging petrol head Tim Shaw set off on a mission to save decaying classic cars for their unsuspecting but deserving owners.
Eamonn & Ruth Explore
Production company: Spun Gold; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Channel 5.
7 x 1hrs Presenter Led
Prince Philip: 70yrs of Service
Production company: Spun Gold; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: ITV1.
1hr fast turnaround, Archive heavy documentary. With the recent news that the Duke of Edinburgh is stepping down from public duties, Alan Titchmarsh looks back on the life of the longest-serving consort in British history. Alan hears about Prince Philip from those closest to him, celebrates 70 years of the his royal duty from naval officer to husband of the Queen, and looks ahead to what this significant moment means for the monarchy. TX: ITV1 Monday 22nd May 2017 at 9pm
Top Gear
Production company: BBC; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: BBC2.
Special - Super Race from Dubai to Oman presented by Matt le Blanc and Chris Harris, I was responsible for setting up the filming for 3 crews/units shooting at the same time. Russian Arm, Drones, Helicopters, hero vehicles for the race such as Speed boats, cars, police, private jet. Set up all locations for the race across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE and Oman incl Drone permits, police escorts, road closures. I negotiated contracts and access filming with Govnt, Ministries, Dubai Police, Royal Oman Police, filming at International Airports, VIP terminals at Dubai International Airport, Muscat International Airport and the crossing of 3 borders. Extensive logistical and H&S requirements.
How the Other Half Lives
Production company: Spun Gold; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Channel 5.
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford step inside the lives of the super-rich, detailing the most lavish and luxurious lifestyles. http://www.spungoldtv.com/project/eamonn-and-ruth-how-the-other-half-lives/
Fascinating Earth
Production company: ZDF; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Natural History; Broadcaster: ZDF.
Landmark Natural History Series - 1hr presenter led documentary on Arabia, Germany’s equivalent of Planet Earth. Shot across Middle East, Oman, UAE. Highlights filming across Oman’s diverse landscape and Majlis al-Jinn, the second-largest known cave chamber in the world. https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/terra-x
The X Factor
Production company: Freemantle; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Reality.
Judges Houses - Groups: Boys & Girls all ages, included young teenagers. I was the Local Line Producer looking after the production filming in Abu Dhabi and across Yas Island. Extensive logistical requirements, managing 5 filming units, cast/talent, fixed rig/build, travel/logistics & PSC.
City Giving
Production company: Twelfthman; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Documentary, Sport; Broadcaster: Online.
7 films for charity foundation for City Football Group/Manchester City Football Club. Featuring young teenage upcoming footballers girls and boys, filming in 6 different cities in 6 different countries. shot in 6 cities in 2 weeks: Manchester, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Barranquilla, Colombia, Cape Town and Melbourne. The films look at how the power of football can address and impact on one of the five world social issues: unemployment, education, inclusion, crime/ gangs, health.
Helter Skelter
Production company: Momoco; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Feature Films.
Director: Nic Benns DOP: Karl Watkins
Various Titles
Production company: TwoFour; On-screen credit: Production Executive; Programme type: Documentary, Factual Entertainment, Light Entertainment, Magazine Programmes, Observational Documentary, Reality; Broadcaster: Abu Dhabi Media for broadcast across two channels - Al Emarat and Al Oula..
Responsible for setting up and bringing together a mixed arabic and english production team comprising of approximately 120 staff. Managed the successful delivery of 8 x 13 episodes of new TV series . Delivered 100 hours of content in 6 months. I was responsible for overseeing the productions, staffing, talent, casting of presenters. All series were produced, written in Arabic. The "Dirhami’ series aired on Al Emarat Channel, Abu Dhabi TV and won the Gold Award - Bahrain Television Awards 2014 8 x 13x1hrs original formats, History, observational documentary, competition and factual entertainment series. Chef, Farming, Car Challenge, Money Men were all Presenter Lead series. The Story of Abu Dhabi (13 x 60’) combines accounts from historians, researchers, archaeologists and citizens who have witnessed the rapid change across Abu Dhabi. Top Ten: Abu Dhabi (13 x 60’) celebrates the very best Abu Dhabi has to offer, a run-down of the nation’s favourite architecture, landscapes, hotels and restaurants. The Goodness Of Our Land (6 x 60’) explores UAE’s farming community, and in the face of searing temperatures and little rain, how they are harnessing science and technology. Exceptional Emiratis (13 x 30’, 13 x 10’, 13 x 5’) celebrates the nation’s role models, looking at what it takes to succeed in the UAE industries and exploring how the young generation of Emiratis can aspire to the same. This is a multi-platform commission, with three separate versions of each episode commissioned for broadcast television, web and mobile. Dirhami (13 x 60’) shares money tips and advice for the younger generation, spanning business start-ups, investments and money management. Competitive cookery format Chef Needed (13 x 60’) follows the journey of aspiring chefs across some of the nation’s most sought after restaurants. Observational documentary series, Zoo Diaries (13 x 60’), secures unprecedented access to Al Ain Zoo, exploring the characters, animals and emotion every day zoo life has to offer.
Bang Bang
Production company: Fox Star Studios; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Feature Films; Broadcaster: Fox Studios.
Hindi action thriller feature film directed by Siddharth Raj Anand. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. A remake of the Tom Cruise-Cameron Diaz film Knight and Day. Shot in Abu Dhabi. Responsible for all logistics for a 250 man crew, multiple cameras, extensive stunt team. Managing local production team and office, reporting to Studio producers. Stunt teams, Russian Arms, Drones, Helicopters, Bikes, Picture vehicles, crash cars, boats, cars, police, hero & picture helicopters, guns, pyrotechnics team.
Various Titles
Production company: IMG; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary, Light Entertainment, Observational Documentary, Outside Broadcasts, Sport; Broadcaster: Various.
2001- Adidas Commonwealth Bank International Tennis - Live OB 2001 - Christopher Reeve Feature Documentary:Hope In Motion 2002 - In The Long Run - The Cathy Freeman Story. 52 min observational documentary 2002 - F1 Jaguar Racing Team - Bond 007 `Die Another Day’ Promo Film 2002 - ASP WCT 2002 (Surfing) 13 x 1hrs Hawaii, Aus, Tahiti, Fiji, SA, France, Spain, Brazil. 2002 - Australian Rugby Shield - 13x30min for Channel 9 - OB 2002 - Jacob’s Creek Tour Down Under Cycling Tour. 7 days for Channel 7 - Live OB 2000 & 2001 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - 5hr Live broadcast & 2x52min documentaries loc.Sydney & Tasmania for Channel 10/ TWI - LIVE OB Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2001 & Volvo Round the World Ocean Race 5hr live outside broadcast & 2x52min documentary (loc.Sydney/Tasmania) -Channel 10/TWI. Provided logistical support to Granada and Rolex PD on location. 18ft Skiffs Championships (location) -13x30min for Channel 9 17th IAAF World Athletics Grand Prix Finals for SBS - Live OB
2000 Olympics - Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Production company: Sydney Olympic Broadcasting Organisation ; On-screen credit: Production Co-ordinator; Programme type: Outside Broadcasts, Sport; Broadcaster: World Feed.
3hr Live World Feeds- Opening & Closing Ceremonies.
Farscape Series 2
Production company: Jim Henson Productions & Hallmark Entertainment; On-screen credit: Travel Co-ordinator; Programme type: Drama; Broadcaster: Sci-Fi Channel.
12 x 1hr Sci-fi Drama Series
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