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Take the red pill to see what I can do for you

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Edit Directing

“If you don't get physically ill watching your first rough cut, something is wrong.” (Martin Scorcese)

Experience: 20+ years of successfully delivering finished films • Storytelling: I craft compelling narratives that take viewers on a journey • Writing: I produce clear, factually accurate scripts that fit the style of the show • Adaptability: I can adapt my writing style for different audiences 

 Compliance: I have a thorough understanding of compliance guidelines  Copyright: I know where to source archive and how to clear it legally • Basic Avid and FCP skills • A thorough understanding of both online and offline processes  Strong communication skills • A friendly and collaborative attitude with a GSOH • Lemon Puffs and/or Choco Leibniz available at viewings 

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Series Directing

“Our primary function is to create an emotion and our secondary function is to sustain that emotion.”  (Alfred Hitchcock)

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Experience: I have devised and supervised two wildlife series for Channel Five • I have run teams at all stages of production (from research to delivery) • Recruitment: I know how to find the best crew and enjoy nurturing new talent • Filming: I have practical experience of filming in over thirty countries • I know how brief crews and keep them motivated • Storytelling: I can create narratives that work across a series • Creative: I know how to create a visual style that compliments the editorial • Health & Safety:  I have risk assessed complex shoots and know how to keep people safe • Post-production: I have seen all episodes of a series through both offline and online edits •

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That's not all folks...

“Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out of it alive.”  (Bugs Bunny)

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