TRUE SPIESDaisy Ridley, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby and Sophia Di Martino narrate true stories from the real spies behind the world’s greatest espionage operations.93 WOMEN: THE LEGACY OF AMERICA'S DEADLIEST SERIAL KILLER, AN AUDIBLE ORIGINALBenjamin Zand and Tika Thornton set out to find out why Samuel Little was able to murder 93 women over a period of 35 years. ERAS: KYLIE MINOGUEThe definitive story of the shape-shifting pop phenomenon, for BBC Radio 2… Show more TRUE SPIESDaisy Ridley, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby and Sophia Di Martino narrate true stories from the real spies behind the world’s greatest espionage operations.93 WOMEN: THE LEGACY OF AMERICA'S DEADLIEST SERIAL KILLER, AN AUDIBLE ORIGINALBenjamin Zand and Tika Thornton set out to find out why Samuel Little was able to murder 93 women over a period of 35 years. ERAS: KYLIE MINOGUEThe definitive story of the shape-shifting pop phenomenon, for BBC Radio 2. THE LINE-UP WITH SHAUN KEAVENYFanboys and girls like Ricky Gervais, Andrew Garfield and Self-Esteem curate their dream festival. THE GREAT JAMES BOND CAR ROBBERYThe tale of the 'Goldfinger' Aston Martin DB5, which disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1997. Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley.TRANSMISSIONS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF NEW ORDER AND JOY DIVISIONChart-topping podcast and YouTube video series.WHAT TO WATCH ON NETFLIXDoes what it says on the tin, featuring Robert De Niro and David Attenborough.CRY POWER WITH HOZIERA podcast about people who are trying to change the world, featuring Bono and Annie Lennox.THE HANG WITH GREGORY PORTERBring it in.LISTEN UP - THE OASIS PODCASTMarking the 25th anniversary of Definitely Maybe, an eye-witness account of the remarkable events leading up to and following the release of Oasis’ iconic debut album. DIGGING DEEP: THE ROBERT PLANT PODCASTRobert Plant delves into his back catalogue.TABLE MANNERSJessie Ware and her mum Lennie host a weekly podcast about food and family. Guests have included Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Will Young and Daniel Kaluuya. In its first two seasons Table Manners reached No 1 in the Apple Podcasts chart. THE ROLLING STONES ON AIR PODCASTThree-part documentary about the The Rolling Stones' early BBC recordings. KILLING IT, A SPOTIFY ORIGINALS PODCAST Killing It invites real people from the frontline of high-pressure industries to talk candidly about their mental health issues. Show less

Selected projects:ARTS COUNCIL ENGLANDI commissioned numerous films and provided creative direction for the launch of Canvas, the Arts Council’s online video initiative. Under the banner "Where art meets awesome”, I worked with talent like David Byrne, Hot Chip, Jamal Edwards, Keyvan Novak, Cornelia Parker, Chilly Gonzales, Samuel West and Mike Figgis, and globally respected arts institutions like the Southbank Centre, Sadler's Wells and the Edinburgh International Festival. Sky… Show more Selected projects:ARTS COUNCIL ENGLANDI commissioned numerous films and provided creative direction for the launch of Canvas, the Arts Council’s online video initiative. Under the banner "Where art meets awesome”, I worked with talent like David Byrne, Hot Chip, Jamal Edwards, Keyvan Novak, Cornelia Parker, Chilly Gonzales, Samuel West and Mike Figgis, and globally respected arts institutions like the Southbank Centre, Sadler's Wells and the Edinburgh International Festival. Sky Arts has just commissioned one of my ideas for TV.YAMAHA X JACOB COLLIERI wrote, directed and produced a series of films featuring musician and YouTube star Jacob Collier for a video installation at the NAMM show. I have since also produced a music video for Collier.ELECTRONIC ARTSI assembled and led a team to develop a story-world for the Need For Speed franchise.THE BIG SCORE: HOW A BUNCH OF RENEGADE COMPOSERS TRIED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A GODLESS, FUCKED-UP, DIGITAL WORLDI am producing a documentary about the growing popularity of classical music among millennials. I have secured the participation of key figures like Max Richter, Nils Frahm and Ólafur Arnalds and am currently pursuing finance and commissioning opportunities. Show less

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I led the global Content division of a multi-disciplinary production company, bringing creative and strategic leadership to a range of projects including:THE GUARDIAN: DEAR ARAUCARIAShort-form documentary, premiered at HotDocs, April 2015, won Short Doc Audience Award at Sheffield DocFest. http://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2015/jun/08/dear-araucaria-guardian-cryptic-crossword-videoTHE KOOPLES: TODAY, TONIGHTAward-winning scripted short film launched via Nowness… Show more I led the global Content division of a multi-disciplinary production company, bringing creative and strategic leadership to a range of projects including:THE GUARDIAN: DEAR ARAUCARIAShort-form documentary, premiered at HotDocs, April 2015, won Short Doc Audience Award at Sheffield DocFest. http://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2015/jun/08/dear-araucaria-guardian-cryptic-crossword-videoTHE KOOPLES: TODAY, TONIGHTAward-winning scripted short film launched via Nowness and YouTube.https://www.nowness.com/story/today-tonight-the-kooplesELECTRONIC ARTS: scripted film content 60+ minutes of cinema-grade in-game content for a major reboot of the Need For Speed franchise.BEVERAGE COMPANY: music documentary Various music documentary projects designed for online, TV and theatrical release. Show less

Established Branded Content practice within global marketing agency with projects including:SONY: THE TAKE OUTWeekly YouTube show that curates the best new entertainment for smartphone users, presented by Katherine Ryan (Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week) and Eoghan MacDermott (Xfm, The Voice Of Ireland):SONY: XPERIA Z VS. THE NORTHERN LIGHTSWe took some musicians, a photographer and some Sony smartphones to the Arctic...SONY: XPERIA STUDIO An ongoing… Show more Established Branded Content practice within global marketing agency with projects including:SONY: THE TAKE OUTWeekly YouTube show that curates the best new entertainment for smartphone users, presented by Katherine Ryan (Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week) and Eoghan MacDermott (Xfm, The Voice Of Ireland):SONY: XPERIA Z VS. THE NORTHERN LIGHTSWe took some musicians, a photographer and some Sony smartphones to the Arctic...SONY: XPERIA STUDIO An ongoing programme of collaborations with talented creatives to demonstrate the potential of Xperia smartphones through premium video content and social media:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/9103780/Film-makers-push-smartphone-cameras-to-their-limits.htmlPERONI COLLABORAZIONI Partnerships with leading fashion bloggers and designers to create films and experiences to reinforce premium beer brand's position within fashion industry:http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2011/09/maarten-and-me-part-1.htmlhttp://www.disneyrollergirl.net/peroni-collaborazioni-final/VIRGIN ATLANTIC: LOVE IS IN THE AIRComedy film starring Alex MacQueen (The Inbetweeners) that explains the benefits of Virgin's Flight Tracker app:https://vimeo.com/19167247 Show less

Founded production company with a business partner as a vehicle for personal film projects including Exit Strategy (writer, producer), a dark comedy starring Miranda Raison (Spooks, Dr Who) and Ben Willbond (Horrible Histories, The Catherine Tate Show), and HeavenScent (writer, producer), a surreal short starring Jonathan Ryland (Spaced, Parade’s End). Films have been selected for multiple festivals including Encounters (Bristol), Bradford, Rome, Busho (Budapest), Bornholm and Palm Springs.

Leading global digital content and social media projects for Bacardi while also establishing digital practice within marketing agency:BACARDI ONLINE MUSIC INFLUENCERS- Conceived, launched and ran groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing credibility of Bacardi brand by commissioning exclusive music and video content and distributing it globally via blogs, websites and media partners- Commissioned tracks reached #1 on Hype Machine blog chart and gained airplay on BBC Radio 1… Show more Leading global digital content and social media projects for Bacardi while also establishing digital practice within marketing agency:BACARDI ONLINE MUSIC INFLUENCERS- Conceived, launched and ran groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing credibility of Bacardi brand by commissioning exclusive music and video content and distributing it globally via blogs, websites and media partners- Commissioned tracks reached #1 on Hype Machine blog chart and gained airplay on BBC Radio 1 (UK) and Radio Nova (France)- Grew Bacardi brand’s ‘Net Promoter Index’, i.e. positive online sentiment, by 291% in Y1- Project Commended in New Media Age Awards and nominated for Music Week Award BACARDI TRUE ORIGINALS- Championed, developed and launched initiative based on production and distribution of short films targeting global bartender community via social media- Executive producer of total of four films- Films distributed via social media to widespread acclaim among bartendersBACARDI/GROOVE ARMADA- Planned and oversaw creation and distribution of music content aimed at leveraging global artist partnership to grow affinity towards Bacardi brand- Forged distribution partnerships reaching 50 million people in six territories - Project won Music Week Award and two M&M Awards ESPIONAGE DIGITAL- Established digital as most lucrative practice area of multi-disciplinary marketing agency through work with Bacardi and Oxfam - Rewarded with board position and equity stake December 2008 Show less

Advising a range of companies seeking to exploit opportunities in media, music and digital media: SBS BROACASTING (now part of ProSiebenSat.1)- Developed an online content business spanning multiple music TV and radio brands, from initial strategy to implementation, working closely with both corporate team in Netherlands and local management teams in eight European territoriesNOKIA- Wrote a study of future mobile music content and branding modelsVERONIS SUHLER… Show more Advising a range of companies seeking to exploit opportunities in media, music and digital media: SBS BROACASTING (now part of ProSiebenSat.1)- Developed an online content business spanning multiple music TV and radio brands, from initial strategy to implementation, working closely with both corporate team in Netherlands and local management teams in eight European territoriesNOKIA- Wrote a study of future mobile music content and branding modelsVERONIS SUHLER STEVENSON - Devised digital business strategy for private equity firm’s buy-out of music TV operator Chart Show GroupGCAP MEDIA- Led successful FM radio licence application for Xfm South WalesTHE WHITE RABBIT- Created business plan for advertising-led hybrid live/digital music venture Show less

Leading brand extensions for various businesses within largest UK commercial radio operator, including:XFM MANCHESTER- Ran licence application for 97.7 Xfm Manchester, the first successful licence bid by Capital Radio in over 30 years- Appointed Launch Director for subsequent launch of the station- Led launch marketing, including award-winning above-the-line campaign, launch parties and showcase at South By South West, hosted by Anthony H. WilsonXFM ONLINE- Grew… Show more Leading brand extensions for various businesses within largest UK commercial radio operator, including:XFM MANCHESTER- Ran licence application for 97.7 Xfm Manchester, the first successful licence bid by Capital Radio in over 30 years- Appointed Launch Director for subsequent launch of the station- Led launch marketing, including award-winning above-the-line campaign, launch parties and showcase at South By South West, hosted by Anthony H. WilsonXFM ONLINE- Grew xfm.co.uk from limited website into online business with £1m/year turnover (17% of total station turnover)- Championed digital audio and video content as cornerstone of Xfm brand - Established digital content as key element in media solutions for leading brands including X-Box, Samsung and Jameson- Ricky Gervais and Adam & Joe podcasts gained #1 spots in iTunes chart - Managed team of fiveTHE XFM SHOW- Executive producer of TV joint-venture with BskyB- Negotiated presenter contract with Lauren Laverne Show less