Experience

Taylor Made Media TV Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Content Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present


Freelance Video Professional

• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Producer/Director

  • May 2013 - Present

  My freelance work involves producing, directing and editing worldwide branded commercial video content, from TVCs to social media content, managing large scale productions as creative and technical lead. I utilise my wide network of film industry professionals as well as utilising my own technical expertise across the entire production process, from pre-production to post and delivery. I'm highly regarded within the industry for my positive attitude, professionalism, and high quality of work. I'm available for hire as a freelance Director, Producer, Editor and self-shooting videographer across the full scope of branded video content. I work predominantly with Arri Alexa and Blackmagic cameras and have extensive experience with Sony and Canon systems. Clients include: The Telegraph, Singapore Tourism Board, UK Government, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Cancer Research UK, Cath Kindston, Burberry, Primark, Tag Heuer, Brother, Sophia Webster, KOOVS TV, Royal Enfield, British GQ, Tatler, Glamour, Men's Health, FHM, Nerdist Channel, Set List: Stand Up Without A Net, Bell Alliant Show less



The Telegraph

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Video, Commercial

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  As Head of Video at Telegraph Spark, the commercial wing of The Telegraph, I was lead creative consultant on a wide range of branded video content in a variety of industries from automotive to fashion and beauty, with deliverables for all platforms from social media to TVC. Managing a small team and offering industry and technical expertise as well as team management, I lead and control entire productions from idea inception through to overseeing post-production and final delivery. Processes overseen include: - Creative pitching and business acquisition - Client relations - Storyboarding - Budgeting - Location sourcing - Production logistics and planning - Casting - Crewing (from a wise personal network of industry technical professionals) - Directing - Post-production (incl. editing, sound mixing and colour grading) - Delivery for multiple platforms in multiple formats (social media to TVC) - Client retention Video projects have included: - Live Action traditional video - 2D animation - 3D animation - Motion Graphics - Stop Motion Animation Show less



Condé Nast Britain

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Photo & Video Content Editor (Commercial)

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2017

  Working within the Contract Publishing department at Conde Nast Britain, I worked with commercial clients and their specific brand marketing goals to produce and edit video and photography content across a range of well-known digital magazine titles. • I was instrumental in building an in-house video production unit within the department to significantly boost the video offering available to clients • I managed the visual content for magazine.ferrari.com for several years as a part of a contract between Ferrari and Conde Nast, taking a story-telling approach to engage audiences. I developed social media and SEO strategies for Ferrari video content, and helped significantly increase KPIs Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Picture Editor

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  Before turning to filmmaking full-time, my background was in editorial and commercial photographic production. Clients included: British GQ Conde Nast Contract Publishing Tatler Men's Health UK FHM The Official Ferrari Magazine Glamour UK Bettina Rheims Circus Magazine Highlights: British GQ: Michael Fassbender by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, February 2014 (Cover Shoot) German GQ: Kylie Minogue by Ellen von Unwerth, December 2013 Vogue Italia: Gabriella Wilde by Ellen von Unwerth, November 2013 British GQ: Roger Daltrey by James Dimmock, October 2013 British GQ: Noel Gallagher by John Wright, October 2013 British GQ: 'The New Beat Poets' by David Bailey, August 2013 Bonkers! by Bettina Rheims, July 2013 British GQ: Peter Capaldi by John Wright, April 2013 British GQ: Micky Flanaghan by John Wright, April 2013 British GQ: Idris Elba by Norman Jean Roy, March 2013 (Cover Shoot) Show less



Lucy Watson Productions Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  I was part of a production team producing lifestyle and fashion photography and video shoots across Europe and the United States, working with major international editorial and commercial clients. • Whether in the studio or on location, I was tasked with ensuring productions ran seamlessly while working on multiple simultaneous projects internationally • I relentlessly pressed and negotiated to design innovative and creative shooting plans that made the seemingly impossible possible: I made difficult shoots happen, and made obstacles go away Show less



GQ Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Picture Researcher

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

  Initially as an intern, I worked on the extremely busy and thriving photography and video desk, learning to produce shoots and manage projects on the job. • This editorial working environment laid a solid foundation for grasping the value of innovative creative, handling incredibly busy daily life, juggling multiple projects and effective team communication • My contribution was considered valuable by senior management: I was one of only a handful of interns to be kept on at the end of the internship period Show less