BTV.UK is a Birmingham-based collective of producers, filmmakers & commercial storytellers who develop and produce original content for a global audience.Founded in 2020 by director and operator Jake Barrett, BTV.UK was born out of a frustration to do better. A production company with a focus on supporting local talent, producing groundbreaking world-class visuals and being the most professional, approachable, inspiring partner to every single client. A safe pair of hands that you can… Show more BTV.UK is a Birmingham-based collective of producers, filmmakers & commercial storytellers who develop and produce original content for a global audience.Founded in 2020 by director and operator Jake Barrett, BTV.UK was born out of a frustration to do better. A production company with a focus on supporting local talent, producing groundbreaking world-class visuals and being the most professional, approachable, inspiring partner to every single client. A safe pair of hands that you can trust.Since 2020, we have embraced these values and flourished into a production company that’s proud to be the partner of choice for brands, agencies and broadcasters across the globe. From producing commercials to social content, as a collective we remain agile and fresh, offering end to end production that pulls together some of the finest producers, cinematographers and creative minds in the industry to deliver stunning, meticulously crafted work that touches hearts and expands minds.TV Commercials - Brand Video - Corporate Film - Digital-First - Event Coverage - Crew Supply - PhotographyVIDEO PARTNERS TOE.ON - Fox Sports - Subaru UK - Prime Plc - Isuzu - Bosch Show less

Head of Film at Superdream, managing all film content for a wealth of international clients.From small internal video's and brand films through to fully cohesive campaigns and national television advertisements, my job was to take lead on the content and oversee the production process entirely from initial conversations through to creative concept, budget management, filming and production, broadcast clearance and delivery. Project categories I had experience with: -… Show more Head of Film at Superdream, managing all film content for a wealth of international clients.From small internal video's and brand films through to fully cohesive campaigns and national television advertisements, my job was to take lead on the content and oversee the production process entirely from initial conversations through to creative concept, budget management, filming and production, broadcast clearance and delivery. Project categories I had experience with: - Television Advertisements- Sky AdSmart - Video on Demand (VOD)- Social Media Advertisements- Fully cohesive marketing campaigns - Content for international conferences and events- Internal Films and branded content - Hidden camera stunts for online and PR use- Behind the Scenes content Show less

Co-Founder and Director of HIPSTER. Working with both a wealth of agencies and direct clients, HIPSTER was all about the creation of high end, filmic based visual content. Whether that be a short 30 second social media advertisement through to a fully cohesive campaign across a range of platforms such as television, billboard and social media.Jake's experience with HIPSTER has seen him at the forefront of a range of different skills, some of which are listed below: - Managing… Show more Co-Founder and Director of HIPSTER. Working with both a wealth of agencies and direct clients, HIPSTER was all about the creation of high end, filmic based visual content. Whether that be a short 30 second social media advertisement through to a fully cohesive campaign across a range of platforms such as television, billboard and social media.Jake's experience with HIPSTER has seen him at the forefront of a range of different skills, some of which are listed below: - Managing complex advertising budgets.- Developing initial creative and proposals to fit a clients overall marketing agenda.- Pitching to clients and selling in concepts.- Producing and managing all crew logistics for complex film shoots.- Utilising technical knowledge of the film production process to select the correct crew and camera equipment that is suitable for each individual project.- Directing advertisements for both television and social media campaigns.- Filming, Editing and Delivering content for a wide range of marketing platforms.- Working closely with other marketing agencies to ensure film and video content fits overall marketing plans and campaignsClients included the likes of Worcester Bosch, Greene King, Electrolux, Carphone Warehouse, UBER, Knight Frank, Malmaison Hotels and BOSCH Thermotechnology. In 2018, HIPSTER was acquired by full service marketing agency, Superdream. Show less

Worked on various episodes of The Gadget show across two series from 2015-2016.

Role: Filming studio and external based interviews as well as location GV shots for the new Channel 4 documentary series. Skills: - Lighting sets on location - Sound recording and managing audio levels throughout an interview- Camera setup and operation throughout an interview