www.thefixstars.comThe Fixstars provide professional support for production companies and agencies looking to shoot commercials, films, music videos and branded content in the South West. After working with some great fixers ourselves overseas, we feel we know what makes a good one and what the expectations are. It is so important to a Producer having someone reliable and knowledgeable, and it’s a relief when you find that fixer - so we wanted to give this peace of mind to Producer's… Show more www.thefixstars.comThe Fixstars provide professional support for production companies and agencies looking to shoot commercials, films, music videos and branded content in the South West. After working with some great fixers ourselves overseas, we feel we know what makes a good one and what the expectations are. It is so important to a Producer having someone reliable and knowledgeable, and it’s a relief when you find that fixer - so we wanted to give this peace of mind to Producer's coming to film in the South West.The Fixstars was born from three Producers - A rational problem solver, the queen of haggling and the canny resourcer – all with a single vision: to promote the South West as the place to be for film and photography productions.Between us we have produced content production all over the globe. We've worked on everything from commercials to digital content to TV shows. We've worked with small independent productions and local companies to big broadcasters and global brands.What we've learnt is that after many years’ experience that more often than not it's the finer details that make a project successful. We work as an extension of your team, supporting you with whatever your production needs are. Hope to see you in the South West soon! Show less

As a freelance Producer and Production manager I work for production companies and also direct with clients. Whether is it as part of a team or on my own, for some of the production process or for the whole shebang from start to finish - whatever the requirement I fit in seamlessly and ensure your needs are met. I am hugely resourceful and have meticulous planning and organisational skills. I am experienced in Scheduling, budgets – both creating and managing, casting actors and real… Show more As a freelance Producer and Production manager I work for production companies and also direct with clients. Whether is it as part of a team or on my own, for some of the production process or for the whole shebang from start to finish - whatever the requirement I fit in seamlessly and ensure your needs are met. I am hugely resourceful and have meticulous planning and organisational skills. I am experienced in Scheduling, budgets – both creating and managing, casting actors and real people, research, commercial clearances and production paperwork. I am client facing and have lots of experience in filming overseas and with projects with less than straightforward requirements. My portfolio can be viewed at www.producerramsden.com Show less

Working on all stages of the production process, managing both the creative team and the client’s expectations; ensuring an effective product is delivered on time and on budget. I have extensive experience filming outside the UK and love a challenge.Having worked as a Senior Producer for The Moment I created unforgettable content and had an unforgettable time. I also had roles as Producer, Production Manager and Account Manager and most recently Interim Joint Head of film… Show more Working on all stages of the production process, managing both the creative team and the client’s expectations; ensuring an effective product is delivered on time and on budget. I have extensive experience filming outside the UK and love a challenge.Having worked as a Senior Producer for The Moment I created unforgettable content and had an unforgettable time. I also had roles as Producer, Production Manager and Account Manager and most recently Interim Joint Head of film. My most recent highlights have been Producing a cross platform Campaign for Continental Tyres, sponsors of UEFA Euro 2016, launched across TV, Digital, Radio and Social Media. I was responsible for all aspects of the campaign and sourced talent, locations, dealt with all licencing and contracting, clearance and deliveryProducing compelling online documentary content for Kenco, filmed in Honduras where I was involved at the proposal stage of this project: Creating schedules, budgets, safe working practices and recce’s. I went onto manage the teams and content as they filmed in this hostile environment.With Ogilvy New York, I travelled twice to Japan to produce 2 films for their Healthcare client Philips. I worked with a local team to find locations, sort logistics and translations.Producing documentary style films to air on BBC Worldwide, filmed around the world with high end Documentary Directors and crews, ranging from providing solar power to the remote northern India regions through to enhanced production in the mines of Chile. Working with various stakeholders I managed all aspect of production. From sourcing contributors and locations, to the logistics involved with filming overseas and in multiple languages. I edit produced each commercial, seeing each through the clearance process and to delivery. Clients included: RHS,BBC,Lenovo, EDF,Sensodyne,VW,British Heart Foundation and various agencies. Show less

Production Manager for 6-part observational documentary for Discovery: ‘Tropical Diseases’.For my time in this role I managed the production teams who were based in a hospital in Liverpool. Some of the elements involved in setting up this shoot included arranging specialist insurance, ensuring the crew were immunised and 24/7 ability to shoot. I set up and managed the data protection processes for dealing with highly sensitive information along with managing a large amount of rushes in a… Show more Production Manager for 6-part observational documentary for Discovery: ‘Tropical Diseases’.For my time in this role I managed the production teams who were based in a hospital in Liverpool. Some of the elements involved in setting up this shoot included arranging specialist insurance, ensuring the crew were immunised and 24/7 ability to shoot. I set up and managed the data protection processes for dealing with highly sensitive information along with managing a large amount of rushes in a tapeless work flow. I also set up permissions, visas and logistics for filming in Africa. This role gave me experience of working with a large budget, a team of 14 and access agreements and broadcast paperwork. Show less

Responsible for creating schedules and budgets and obtaining quotes from freelancers and suppliers. Dealing with all contracts from clients, to locations to talent. Negotiating rates, access and licencing across the whole Production. Ensuring all Production paperwork was prepared and circulated including generation of Risk assessments, carnets, visas and permits. Cost monitoring of production and reconciling all production expenditure and providing accurate weekly reporting. Preparing… Show more Responsible for creating schedules and budgets and obtaining quotes from freelancers and suppliers. Dealing with all contracts from clients, to locations to talent. Negotiating rates, access and licencing across the whole Production. Ensuring all Production paperwork was prepared and circulated including generation of Risk assessments, carnets, visas and permits. Cost monitoring of production and reconciling all production expenditure and providing accurate weekly reporting. Preparing and managing post production and deliverables. Show less

From marketing to producing the work, managing the website and freelance crews. Clients included Golly Slater and Exeter College.

I worked as a freelancer for a selection of Independent Production Companies as a Production Assistant, Assistant Producer, Production Manager and a Producer on a wide range of Projects and budgets. Researching and sourcing locations and contributors, managing recces, undertaking interviews and directing small shoots. I also produced many award winning short films- one award being BBC Film Maker of the Year, they were all made on a shoe string budget - this meant being not only creative… Show more I worked as a freelancer for a selection of Independent Production Companies as a Production Assistant, Assistant Producer, Production Manager and a Producer on a wide range of Projects and budgets. Researching and sourcing locations and contributors, managing recces, undertaking interviews and directing small shoots. I also produced many award winning short films- one award being BBC Film Maker of the Year, they were all made on a shoe string budget - this meant being not only creative in the ideas for the film, but creative in the way I produced them. Show less

I worked alongside the Producer to source locations, contributors and stories for a Historical Cookery programme. Camera assistance on location.