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Biography

I am a Producer/Director with over 20 years of experience working across a range of diverse programming for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 as well US broadcasters including Discovery and National Geographic. My work spans a range of programme genres from ambitious access led documentaries to returning factual series, and much of my work has covered global stories and issues.

 

I have explored many challenging subjects like mental health, crime, gender based violence, drug trafficking, terrorism and racism. My work has taken me across the world, sometimes working in challenging situations. I am interested in ways to authentically tell stories and like to work closely with contributors as this helps to ensure a certain type of engagement.

 

The films I have been involved with have won and been nominated for RTS, New York Film Festival and been nominated for BAFTA.

 

I currently lecture on the BA (Hons) Film Production, BA (Hons) Television Production and MSC in Film and Television

Research Interests

 

I am researching the changing face of documentary film production in the UK in light of the current commissioning freeze and industry reset. I am interested in the impact this has on diversity both behind the screen and in terms of funding and storytelling.

 

I am also researching several projects on gender and political issues in the global south. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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