Mike Beddoes

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Lecturer in Filmmaking @ Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
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London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Mike Beddoes

Hi, I'm Mike Beddoes.I am an experience, senior tier video production leader, writer and creative. From working with some of the worlds leading brands and agencies on their content and commercials, pitching TV shows and writing journalistic content pieces (automotive, history, sports), my experience has been built up over a number of years, always founded upon a passion for different kinds of story telling.Currently I work as a Producer on the YouTube series Walking The Ground with historian James Holland and comedian/ writer Al Murray, as well as freelance roles across other projects.In the world of commercials, branded and content I have worked on projects for companies such as Airbnb, B&Q, Bombay Sapphire, Goodyear Dunlop, Sky and Deliveroo, collaborating along with way with colleagues from agencies such as M&C Saatchi, Lean Mean Fighting Machine, Leo Burnett, Tribal DDB, McCann and Fallon.I also have a strong background in film and television, having written, produced, directed, and collaborated on multiple award-winning and BAFTA-nominated shorts, feature films and television shows. I am represented by Imagine Talent, a boutique agency for TV and film writers and directors, and I am a member of Craft Services, an exclusive writing community set up by 'Severance' (Apple TV) Producer Nicky Weinstock.

Mike Beddoes's Current Company Details
Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

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Lecturer in Filmmaking
United Kingdom
Mike Beddoes Work Experience Details
  • Birmingham City University
    Lecturer In Filmmaking
    Birmingham City University
    United Kingdom
  • Bibill Pictures
    Head Of Production/ Co-Founder
    Bibill Pictures Sep 2023 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Co-founded the company with a BAFTA nominated, multi-award winning creative and VP/ digital marketing expert at one of the worlds leading news organisations, to offer brands, agencies, events and startups full service production, as well to create engaging broadcast quality content. In-house resources such as creative, scripting, production, post-production, and legals/ compliance. Scalable solutions from content shooting and post-production with our own staff and equipment through to large scale TVC production using our extensive network of suppliers.Co-creator of WW2 YouTube Channel 'Walking The Ground' with James Holland & Al Murray.Still available for solo freelance hire for production and creative agencies seeking to bolster their own team for specific projects on a short term basis.
  • Freelancer
    Producer, Writer & Creative
    Freelancer Sep 2017 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Freelance producer and writer working across a host of content for some of the worlds best known brands and production outlets, as well as writing on both narrative projects and content for companies and agencies.- Produced TVC and content campaigns for William Hill, Bombay Sapphire and Elder.- Produced BFI backed short film ‘Sandra Gets A New Fringe’.- Directing and production managed video content for BBC and Dubai Tourism.- Production support provided for NowTV and Sky TV commercials.- Feature film 'Shadows In The Dust' in-development with Curiosity Junction.- Writer of automotive and motoring history content.
  • Seon. Fraud Fighters
    Creative Director - Video & Audio
    Seon. Fraud Fighters Apr 2021 - Dec 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
    SaaS based scale-up, brought in from Pre-Seed to Pre-Series C funding to lead their creative from brand, videos, podcasts, design, social and events. Responsibilities included (but not limited to):- Ideation, planning and execution of the creative content and brand strategy- Built and managed a team of multidisciplinary production and creative practitioners - Collaborate with wider marketing team for campaigns- End-to-end production management of all video and audio projects.
  • Organised Chaos Films
    Executive Creative Producer
    Organised Chaos Films May 2015 - Feb 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
    A production company giving a legal entity to produce film work and to help support talented filmmakers looking to make their projects.
  • Knock Knock (London)
    Executive Creative Producer
    Knock Knock (London) Apr 2019 - Mar 2020
    London, United Kingdom
    Production, staff management, relationships with brands/ agencies and creative direction. Video projects for AirBnb, B&Q and Deliveroo.- Work as the key creative with directors to formulate and deliver their pitches.- Be the main point of contact for agencies and clients.- Line manage the in-house production team, creating an atmosphere of inclusion and openness.- Write and direct applicable projects, such as Jack Whitehall's Food Map for Deliveroo.- Lead the writers room formulated by the company to give comedians an introduction to the branded world.
  • Unit Media
    Head Of Production/ Executive Creative Producer
    Unit Media May 2015 - Sep 2017
    50 Great Marlborough Street
    Overseeing the running of all live action and animation productions, both creative and production. Film productions for Dunlop/ Goodyear, Bombay Sapphire, Vanish, Heinz, Skoda and The Merlin Group.- Leading the creative team in concept ideation and scriptwriting.- Day to day managing of all production staff.- Maintaining communication between the production and post-production sides of the company.- Seeing through all won projects from initial pitch through to final deliverables.- Creative problem solving for third party clients and agencies seeking production support.
  • Hoot Comedy
    Senior Producer / Creative
    Hoot Comedy May 2012 - May 2015
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Hired as a Producer, before the scope of the role was widened to include Creative functions. Within months of starting the role promoted to Senior Producer. Projects for Emirates, Castrol, KLM, Bathstore, ASOS, Cancer Research UK and Tesco.- Work with the leadership and creative team to generate pitches to deliver to agencies and clients.- Budget and schedule all productions.- Grow and maintain relationships with production, post-production, studio and equipment providers.- Manage all in-house production staff.- Assist the Managing Director with end of year inventory of finances and facilities.
  • Organised Chaos Tv & Film
    Producer
    Organised Chaos Tv & Film May 2010 - May 2012
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Founded this production company to elevate new and exciting writers and directors. Multiple award winning projects for filmmakers such as Kate Herron ('Sex Education' & 'Loki') and Felix Thompson ('Kin').- Selection and award nominations Oscar and BAFTA qualifying film festivals.
  • University Of Lincoln Students' Union
    Acting President/ Vp Education And Welfare
    University Of Lincoln Students' Union 2006 - 2008
    Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
    Elected to the role of Vice President - Education & Welfare by the students at the University of Lincoln. Shortly after being elected for a second term, I also took on the responsibilities of Acting President due to the elected President resigning her position.- Full voting position on the Board of Governors and The Teaching & Learning Committee at the University of Lincoln.- Pioneered schemes still running today, such as 24 hour library access during assessment periods and a sexual health clinic on campus weekly.- Took Lincoln's first delegation to the National Union of Students (NUS) Annual Conference to allow students to have their say at a national level.- Created an external appeals process so that students were not judged by the same tutor or department that has raised the grievance.

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Mike Beddoes works for Birmingham City University

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Mike Beddoes's current role is Lecturer in Filmmaking.

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Mike Beddoes attended Royal Holloway, University Of London, University Of Lincoln, Prince Henry's High School, Evesham, St Benedict's R.c High School.

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