Laura Pratley

Assistant Producer at Dragonfly Film and Television
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Credentials

  • Certification of Knowledge of Policing (CKP)
    E LAWS TRAINING LIMITED
    Jun, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • First Aid at Work
    British Red Cross
    Apr, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Practical Driving
    Driving Standards Agency
    Nov, 2010
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Producer
      • Aug 2023 - Present

  • Freelance
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Graphic Designer
      • Dec 2019 - Present

      Writing and developing a treatments in collaboration with a key expert and contributor. Currently pitching to production companies and channel contacts. Designing treatments for acclaimed Director Jon Alwen and Astronaut Films. Logo Design for DefyEnt Studios. Designed several engaging treatments for Little Wonder Creative Director Claire Morrison. Marketing and logo design for Claire Aves Fitness. Marketing and logo design for Fitworxs. Writing and developing a treatments in collaboration with a key expert and contributor. Currently pitching to production companies and channel contacts. Designing treatments for acclaimed Director Jon Alwen and Astronaut Films. Logo Design for DefyEnt Studios. Designed several engaging treatments for Little Wonder Creative Director Claire Morrison. Marketing and logo design for Claire Aves Fitness. Marketing and logo design for Fitworxs.

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Producer
      • Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

      Helping to film pick up stories for the edit for series 2 and 3 of Night Coppers. Helping to film pick up stories for the edit for series 2 and 3 of Night Coppers.

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Producer
      • Mar 2023 - May 2023

      Vanished: The search for Britain's Missing People'.

      The focus is to highlight current stories of missing persons, as well as older cases. The programme features appeals for information and helplines for missing people to contact. Vanished: The search for Britain's Missing People'.

      The focus is to highlight current stories of missing persons, as well as older cases. The programme features appeals for information and helplines for missing people to contact.

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Producer
      • Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

      CHANNEL 4 DIGITAL SERIES - Like Or Death "How far are people willing to go for likes online? This show answers that question. Bringing together stories from influencers, YouTubers and young people online who’ve put themselves in serious danger. Each story is a high octane episode of 8-12 minutes combining self-shot UGC footage, with a first person retelling of the story. We uncover the story behind the story; what is it that drives these people to push themselves to their limits and do more and more outrageous things to get noticed? There are potentially deeper themes behind the headlines that speak to the pressures placed on young people online and the impact these influencers could have on their viewers.” - Supporting SP Emily Smith – working with contributors from around the world including big YouTube talent such as Coyote Peterson (US) and Trilogy Media (US). - Assisting with location, scheduling, communication and contributor welfare. - Providing editorial input, detailed, relevant story logs and managing data and paperwork. Show less

    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Self-Shooting Assistant Producer
      • Sep 2022 - Oct 2022

      Channel 4 series - Sun Sea and Selling Houses - Filming and travelling abroad. - Supporting the PD in building stories and editorially structuring stories for edit. - Second camera - filming interviews, GVs and actuality – setting up go pros – writing shooting notes. - Point of contact for talent and contributors, communicating information and shooting schedules. - PD: Imogen Wilcocks, Series Producer: Maria Stewart Channel 4 series - Sun Sea and Selling Houses - Filming and travelling abroad. - Supporting the PD in building stories and editorially structuring stories for edit. - Second camera - filming interviews, GVs and actuality – setting up go pros – writing shooting notes. - Point of contact for talent and contributors, communicating information and shooting schedules. - PD: Imogen Wilcocks, Series Producer: Maria Stewart

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Location Assistant Producer / MIV Assistant Producer
      • Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

      - Supporting the PD following stories and helping visually/editorially structure each story for edit. - Scheduling and conducting paramedic and patient master interviews, alongside question writing. - In charge of multiple Go Pro’s – offering to shoot as second camera when required. - Informing and obtaining first stage consent, managing difficult situations and sensitive information. - Noting pick-ups, moments of great sync, writing detailed shooting logs. - Building trust and good working relationships with multiple paramedics and members of the public. - PD: Joe Casey, Jonny McCashin, Series Producer: Graeme Thomson. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Location Assistant Producer
      • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

      CHANNEL 5 – 9PM - POLICE: SUSPECT NO. 1 - SERIES 2 - Maintaining good communication, liaising between various police units / detectives across Norfolk. - Supporting SP, PD, DOP follow developing cases, helping to visually structure each story for edit. - Setting up shoots, securing access and acting as second camera when needed. - Noting pick-ups, moments of great sync, writing detailed shooting logs. - Reviewing rushes and completing legal grids. - PDs: Leanne Chuter, Rich Davies, Series Producer: Kate South Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Location Assistant Producer
      • Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

      CHANNEL 4 – 10PM – NIGHT COPPERS - SERIES 1 - Editorially supporting and managing safety of PD Joss Cubitt and a second camera on the ground. - Adjusting body clock to work nightshifts, as well as coping with physical demands of the role. - Engaging with victims, suspects, witnesses. Following consent/compliance protocols. - Live logging and writing detailed shooting notes for edit, making sure editable scenes are captured for edit. - Producing exciting and fun actuality, as well as interesting sync from officers on scene. - Building and maintaining good relationships. Negotiating access with custody and Control room staff. - Executive Producers: Natalie Maynes, Sarah Spencer, Series Producer: Susie Bates Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Producer
      • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

      • Editorially supporting PDs James Robinson and Leanne Chuter on location. • Managing and producing rig actuality across all Pawnbroker shops. • Conducting master and vox pop interviews. • Making editorial decisions and problem solving. Completing detailed rushes logs, noting pick-ups. • Shooting GVs, cut always and actuality as second camera. • Keeping all crew/contributors to schedule changes, reporting to Series Producer. • Building and maintaining good working relationships with contributors and talent. • Executive Producer: Nic Patten, Series Producer: Ruth Binsley. Show less

    • Assistant Producer
      • Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

      Would You Rather - Series Three• Casting young people based on identity including diet, body image, faith, race, wealth, sexuality.• Found, interviewed and cut, a high number of signed-off contributors for each series.• On location, managing schedule changes for contributors/crew in lead-up-to, and during filming.• Professionally discussing sensitive topics and supporting vulnerable contributors.• Executive Producer and CEO: David Wise, Producer: Beth Read, Commissioner: Laura Marks. Show less

    • Researcher
      • Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

      Would You Rather - Series TwoReturning for an exciting second series of Channel 4's social series on identity. Promoted to Assistant Producer.• Casting young people based on identity including diet, body image, faith, race, wealth, sexuality.• Found, interviewed and cut, a high number of signed-off contributors for each series.• On location, managing schedule changes for contributors/crew in lead-up-to, and during filming.• Professionally discussing sensitive topics and supporting vulnerable contributors.• Executive Producer and CEO: David Wise, Producer: Beth Read, Commissioner: Laura Marks. Show less

    • Researcher
      • Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

      Would You Rather - Series OneChannel 4’s hit short-form social series, in which 18-30 year-olds with a strong sense of identity will come together to talk about their experiences and to learn about other people’s.- Casting young, engaging characters based on identity including Faith, Race, Wealth, Sexuality.- Found, zoom interviewed and cut, five of the final eight contributors.- Professionally discussed sensitive social topics and supported vulnerable contribs pre/post-filming.- Executive Producer and CEO: David Wise, Producer: Beth Read, Commissioner: Laura Marks. Show less

    • Casting and Production Researcher
      • Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

      C4 - Amazing Moments w/tResearching and casting unique feel-good Lockdown stories with a twist. Including: Mojo Stevens: Groom,Groove,Grub and Stockport Spider-man.Producers: Isobel Hunter, Emily Bunt. Commissioner: Laura Marks.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • BBC Live At The Proms - Casting Researcher
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2020

      • Contacted and liaised with members of the public globally for a remote audience. • Sensitively handled and obtained personal information. • Obtaining release forms, IDs and declarations, and complete a cohesive, thorough casting database. • Worked to a very tight deadline and high expectations from Execs. Pushed until the work was done! • Contacted and liaised with members of the public globally for a remote audience. • Sensitively handled and obtained personal information. • Obtaining release forms, IDs and declarations, and complete a cohesive, thorough casting database. • Worked to a very tight deadline and high expectations from Execs. Pushed until the work was done!

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development and Casting Researcher
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

      Working directly to Head of Development, Creative Director and Executives, I research laterally into many topics and current affairs. I write and design treatments, casting new talent and contributors for factual entertainment, documentaries, online platforms and campaigns.COMMISSIONS:- (Co-wrote treatment) MIND YOURSELF – Barcroft Studios – Snapchat - SEP – NOV 2019 - TINY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (W/T) – Barcroft Studios - HGTV - TX DECEMBER 2020.CASTING:- Paid Development - Freaky Families w/t - Barcoft Studios – WETV –– Nov 2019 – Feb 2020- Paid Development – Mind yourself – Barcroft studios – Snapchat – Sep – October 2019(Mind Yourself - A deeply inspirational series for Snapchat. It chronicles young people who have overcome, or are learning to live with, their mental health struggles. As initial Casting Researcher, the work I did was integral to getting the commission). Show less

    • FRONT LINE HEROES - Casting & Production Researcher
      • Mar 2020 - May 2020

      • A six-part Snapchat series in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.• Casting American contributors, finding four of the final six stories.• Instinct for finding and developing interesting stories.• Adapting well to remote working: casting, shooting, interviewing and archive researching.• Remotely setting up shoots, obtaining release forms, liaising with contributors as continuous support.• Assisting the Director on the shoot, learning distance filming and interview techniques.

    • Law Enforcement
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Special Constable (Volunteer)
      • Feb 2016 - Jul 2020

      Trained in the same powers as Police Officers, responding to any type of incident, drawing on communication skills and training in personal safety, first aid, legislation and social issues. Used appropriate action to help de-escalate and problem solve a range of incidents including violent altercations, drug abuse, domestic abuse disturbances, traffic collisions, sudden death callouts, missing person cases and child neglect. Developed a confident attitude to dealing with challenges and enjoyed interacting with, and helping to support, the community. Show less

  • Little Wonder
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Development Researcher
      • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

      Casting and editing experience: Delivered a funded BBC Daytime project looking for new, diverse, medical and crime experts. I wrote interview scripts, conducted and filmed the interviews on a XF 305 camera and edited on Premier Pro for a successful casting tape. Working directly to Creative Director, Claire Morrison, I undertook research briefs, idea generation brainstorms, treatment writing and designing on Keynote and Photoshop. Casting and editing experience: Delivered a funded BBC Daytime project looking for new, diverse, medical and crime experts. I wrote interview scripts, conducted and filmed the interviews on a XF 305 camera and edited on Premier Pro for a successful casting tape. Working directly to Creative Director, Claire Morrison, I undertook research briefs, idea generation brainstorms, treatment writing and designing on Keynote and Photoshop.

    • Junior Researcher
      • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

      Production Experience: • Playing God – Pilot Episode – Researcher • Work It – BBC3 Short series – Researcher/ Location Assistant Working directly to Head of Development Patrick McMahon and Chief Creative Alex Fraser, I researched format ideas for Factual Entertainment, Specialist Factual and Documentaries. I contributed in idea development brainstorms and commissioner pitches. I was popular in the team for my thorough researching ability, organisation and creative flair in visualising treatments to present to commissioners and talent. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • RDF Television Internship
      • May 2018 - Nov 2018

      Working as an Intern Runner I helped with research, idea development and logging. On various productions I supported the crew setting up filming, obtaining release forms and production driving. I was successfully promoted to Researcher at the end of the internship. Mentored by Executive Producer Maia Liddle and Talent Manager Julia Waring. Production Experience: • How To Spend It Well At Christmas With Philip Schofield – Team Runner • Secret Lives of 4&5 Year Olds – Art Assistant to Task Team / Team Runner • Lodgers and Codgers (pilot) – Phone/Skype Casting, Dev Researcher, Location driver and Assistant • Shipwrecked (Fizz TV) – Casting Research • Christo (IWC) – Location Runner to Director and Camera Operator • The Joy Of Oscar Wilde (IWC) – 3rd AD to AD’s Ben Hughes/Janine Frank (Cast, Crew, Set Runner) Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visual Merchandiser
      • Sep 2011 - Mar 2018

      Home, Fashion and Window set dressing trained. I successfully communicated project logistics and implemented concepts with store teams and external stakeholders. I displayed brand awareness to guidelines and standards, organizational skills and forward planning ability. I was often lead Visual Merchandiser of projects in store.As Partner Voice (union) Rep I often discussed Partner and store topics with senior colleagues. I am proficient in cash handling and displayed excellent customer service. I enjoyed interacting with many people, multitasking on jobs of differing priority and level.• Internal and external stakeholder management • Creative and lateral approach to my work • Deliver on site, creative and practical decisions - in time pressured environment • Public speaking - Confidently deliver customer demonstrations Show less

    • Head Office Store Design Team - Work Experience
      • Feb 2015 - Feb 2015

      3 weeks work experience gave me the opportunity of visualising Presentation Standards toolkits for Pop–up Shops across the stores Nationally using the program ' Google Sketch Up' I developed all the 3D imagery.

  • Mo Holden - Production Designer
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Production Assistant - Work Experience
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

      Brief work experience alongside Mo Holden, Production Designer on the set of ‘Psycho-bitches’ Brief work experience alongside Mo Holden, Production Designer on the set of ‘Psycho-bitches’

  • Sinodun Players Wallingford
    • Wallingford, Oxfordshire
    • Graphic Designer and Photographer
      • Sep 2013 - Sep 2013

      Designed programme and accompanying advertisements for amateur dramatic production. Collaborated with Producer, Director and cast to produce original concepts, illustrations, photography. Designed programme and accompanying advertisements for amateur dramatic production. Collaborated with Producer, Director and cast to produce original concepts, illustrations, photography.

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graphic Designer and Photographer
      • Mar 2011 - May 2011

      Completed in my final year at Kingston. I photographed and styled the images as well as the layout of the Look Book for a Fashion student's final portfolio. Whole Look book available on request.

    • Graphic Designer and Photographer
      • Mar 2011 - May 2011

      Private commissioned work during my final year at Kingston, which became one of my final portfolio pieces. My client was seeking a re-brand of her image and delighted with the outcome. I photographed, styled, and edited each image. I created a new brand logo, and sub logos. Developed leaflets, business cards and posters, supplying text where necessary. Processes include: Initial concept development, market research, CAD, client presentations, photography, re-touching, typography and layout. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Care Worker
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

      A charity that helps care for mentally and physically disabled adults to live within the community. I worked here during my summer leave between 1st and 2nd year of University. • Helped individuals with daily tasks and had high levels of responsibility of their money personal situations, hygiene, meal preparation and medicine. • worked with an information pack about each individual in order to adjust my care accordingly • It was essential that I listened and communicated to their level of understanding • managed daily expectations and treated the individuals with dignity and respect. • Developed positive relationships with the individuals I cared for and worked with • worked co-operatively with other carers, delivering a hand over at the end of each shift. Show less

Education

  • Kingston University
    Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
    2008 - 2011
  • Oxford Brookes University
    Diploma Foundation in Art and Design, Distinction
    2007 - 2008
  • The Henley College
    College - A Levels
    2005 - 2007
  • Langtree school
    High School, English, Maths, Science, Geography, Religious Studies, Art and Design, French, German, ICT
    2000 - 2005

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