Documentary work

I am an experienced Story Producer in documentary film, drawn towards subject matter that explores the shades of grey in the human experience. I have set up shoots around the world in complex locations, with the ability to gain and maintain access to sensitive contributors.

November 2024 - now
Music documentary, under NDA (Burning Flag) - Producer

• Establishing exclusive access to a British group, I have been developing a feature documentary aimed at independent festivals.

Jan 2024 - now
Political documentary, under NDA (Burning Flag) - Producer

• Geo-political feature documentary

Oct 2022 - January 2024
The Sound of Family (Independent, Burning Flag) - Producer

• Producing 3-part retrospective documentary series aimed at global streamers about techno and the fall of the Berlin wall

• Writing the script and story outline for the series in collaboration with the directors

• Conducting in-depth research about this historical period and music

• Archive research

• Finding and gaining access to new contributors 

• Producing research briefs and interview question guides for upcoming shoot in April

May 2022 - Oct 2022
Changemakers (WT) (Paramount +, Proper Content) - Assistant Producer

• Developing an 8 x 60’ series about grassroots activism around the world

• Conducting in-depth research on complex issues related to social justice, climate justice and human rights, developing editorial, including writing running orders

• Casting contributors for three films covering overfishing, the cost of living crisis and refugee rights in Denmark

• Building trust with vulnerable contributors and gaining access in very sensitive environments

• Supporting the PD and sound recording on location, writing filming logs and wrangling

Oct 2021 - May 2022
Carnival Fixation) - Development Producer

• Developing a 6-part international documentary series aimed at global streamers with films located in Europe, the US, the Caribbean and South America

• Producing a 10-day shoot on location in Rio, Brazil to gather material for the sizzle and first episode, filming in favelas and other sensitive locations 

• Working closely with the director and fixers, managing an 11-person crew with cinema cameras

• Conducting in-depth research on social and political issues and delivering concise briefings for the director 

• Writing interview questions and casting contributors from vulnerable backgrounds