I am a writer/director and occasional producer with over twenty five years experience of writing and directing programmes including; training, brand image, commercials, documentaries, music videos, change management programmes and drama. My clients include businesses, organisations, charities, and government departments.
I began in music designing artwork for The Stranglers, The Buzzcocks and Simple Minds and moved into creating marketing campaigns for Dr Feelgood, U2, The B52s and Kid Creole & The Coconuts. I also worked with Bob Marley, Iggy Pop, Kate Bush and Marianne Faithfull – and directed music videos for them all. I won a Music Week marketing award for ELO advertising and a D&AD award for a Dr Feelgood album cover in the ‘Packaging’ category – long before they had a specific record cover section.
I became a commercials director and worked extensively with J Walter Thompson, Saatchi & Saatchi, Benton and Bowles and BBH. I specialised in visual location work and made spots for Schlitz beer, Tennants Lager, Warninks, The Times and The Sunday Times. I won awards throughout the world for a Samson Batteries commercial including a Creative Circle Gold and a Lion d’Argent at Festival du Cannes.
In 1990, I directed a highly regarded television documentary, “Les Miserables – Stage By Stage”, which was broadcast throughout the world and won an Ace Cable Award.
I have also won awards at BAFTA, IVCA, Mobius, US International Film & Video Festival and The New York Film & TV Festival.
Currently my work is focussed in the corporate sector and I write, direct and, if required produce, drama, brand identity and interview-based programmes.
I have interviewed many executives and celebrities and use a gentle and intuitive approach to reassure interviewees and put them at ease.
Last year I made a hard-hitting internal comms docudrama for Royal Mail about bullying and harrassment which was well received. I made an AGM film for Associated British Foods which had to strike a balance between showing shareholders where their money was being invested without it appearing we were profligate with the production budget and I made a number of video records of Royal Television Society awards events including the highly prestigious Journalism and Programme awards. I also made powerful brand films for Red Bull Racing, featuring Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel.
Although social media is more and more becoming the resource of first call, I believe that a well written, well crafted video is a potent communication tool. It can have the power to inspire, move and persuade the viewer. I am happy working on any size budget from a one-day shoot to a full-scale complex production. My interest is in programme making and story telling – the size and scale are secondary.
HM Inspector of Constabulary Internal communications documaentary
Royal Television Society 2016 RTS Programme Awards review of winners and the event
Royal Mail Hyper real docudrama about bullying and harrassment
ABF AGM shareholders film 2015 Review of year's achievements
Lloyds Bank Richard Whitehead clip Inspirational internal comms piece
BP Helios Awards Interview-based short review programmes of good works
Red Bull Racing Viral programmes featuring Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber
Tullow Oil Compay Board members review programme
Orencia – Kate’s Story Mockumentary about dealing with a medical condition
Anglo-American – Applaud Awards Mini-docs shot in Australian locations
Barclays Bank – Topgrading video Interview-based programme about onboarding top execs
Lloyds culture change programme Vox-pop interview based programme
Jo Boaler – Science of Mathematics An original approach to math teaching
Societe Generale – Culture Of Compliance Series of light-hearted compliance dramas
PwC Brand Film Global introduction of new brand
Lloyds Year Review Internal comms featuring top execs
Lloyds Bank – Do You Know Why We’re Here? Internal fraud prevention drama
Early Years Life Check Government health initiative
PwC-What’s The Point Of Benefits? Light-hearted internal-comms drama
Rail Safety Standards Board – RED series Regular rail safety docudrama
Change4Life promotional film Government health initiative
Ford with Patrick Vieira Sports promotion film
Barclays Bank – What If? Anti-money laundering drama
Justice Department through COI 20 x drama-based web movies
Energy Saving Trust through COI 5 x ‘Guide To’ comedy dramas
BT - Anti-bullying films 3 x dramas shot as documentaries
Suntory Group – Bowmore Life Brand Image film
Red Bee Media – The Way We Are Induction for former BBC Promotions Dept
Standards Board - New Code of Conduct 3rd in drama series on personal conduct
Network Rail – SafetyNet Docudrama series
BP - Pressure, Politics, Personalities Drama about internal politics.
Suntory Group - Bowmore: The Distillers Art Talking heads/Doc
Vodafone – Where Are We Headed? Conference Opener
Hydro Renewables – The Lesson Brand Image film
PWC–Engagement Lifecycle Drama
Coca-Cola – Project Hope Mini-docs featuring good works in China
Royal Mail - We Can Work It Out. Drama
Content Marketing Awards (CMA). Silver Award 2015
Associated British Foods AGM review video 2014
US International Film & Video Festival - Bronze Award 2014
Lloyds Banking Do you know why we're here? Drama
Institute of Internal Communications - Gold Award 2011
Lloyds Banking Do you know why we're here? Drama
Midas Awards - Employee Communications - Silver Midas 2010
RSSB - RED rail safety series
Commendation - IVCA Awards 2010
Barclays Anti-Money Laundering Unit – What If? Drama
Gold – New York Film Festival2008
Barclays Anti-Money Laundering Unit – What If? Drama
Silver - Midas Awards 2008
Barclays Anti-Money Laundering Unit – What If? Drama
Gold Plaque - Intercom Awards, Chicago Film Festival 2008
Energy Saving Trust – ‘How to’ guides. Drama
Silver – Business to Consumer IVCA Awards 2008
Barclays Anti-Money Laundering Unit – What If? Drama
Platinum – WorldFest Remi Awards 2008
Barclays Anti-Money Laundering Unit – What If? Drama
Gold - World Media Festival Hamburg 2008
Red Bee Media – We Are Red Bee Media Induction film
Gold Communication in Business Award 2007
BT – A Bit Of Fun. Drama
Silver – Health & Safety IVCA Awards 2007
Bell Canada AGM Film. Brand Image
Focal Awards - Best Use of Footage in a Corporate Production 2006
The Standards Board – Local Investigations & Hearings. Drama
Silver – Government Training - US International Film & Video Festival 2006
Network Rail – SafetyNet. Docudrama
Silver – Regular Communications IVCA Awards 2006
Unilever– Provocation Film. Documentary
Silver – Internal Communications IVCA Awards 2005
Hydro – The Lesson. Brand Image
Silver – Public Relations IVCA Awards 2005
HSBC – They’re Doing What? Drama
Platinum - Worldfest Houston Festival 2005
Bell Canada - AGM Opener. Brand Image
FOCAL International Awards 2005
Award for Best Use of Footage in a Corporate Production
HSBC – They’re Doing What? Drama
Certificate For Creative Excellence - US International Film & Video Festival 2005
HSBC – Recipe for Success. Drama
Bronze World Medal – New York Film & TV Festival 2004
HSBC – Recipe for Success. Drama
Certificate of Excellence – Communication In Business Awards 2004
Two To Tangle – Short film. Theatrical Short
Finalist Directors Guild Awards - Outstanding Directorial Achievement 2004
Finalist Kodak/BAFTA Short Film Awards 2003
Showcased Edinburgh Film Festival 2003
Showcased Montreal Film Festival 2003
Showcased Raindance Film Festival 2003
Showcased Filmstock Film Festival 2003
Royal Mail – Starburst. Documentary
Gold – Internal Communications IVCA Awards 2003
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