Charlotte charlton

A programme which follows closely the victims and survivors of the UK’s 2017 terror attacks. I responded to the events as they unfolded; built relationships with contributors on location; filmed on C300 victim’s vigils and funerals; shot scenes; showed sensitivity to vulnerable contributors; gained access to institutions.

Following the trauma team at one of London’s hospitals, we document each stab victim as they are admitted over seven days. An unflinching look at the rise of knife crime in modern Britain. I personally developed the idea; oversaw editorial direction and style; handled access; oversaw compliance, protocols and consent.

An autobiographical project, this programme explores my experiences of growing up with parents addicted to religious cults. I developed the idea as part my application to the BBC Director Scheme, for which I was selected out of 1,000 applicants. I scripted and provided editorial direction; interviewed contributors; gained access to closed religious groups; self- shot on FS7 using an experimental style; featured on camera.

Breakthrough Media works with NGOs to create campaigns that inspire positive change. My role was to produce content to counter extremism and raise awareness for humanitarian aid in Syria.

A six-part series which tells the intimate, firsthand stories of women incarcerated at one of America’s most notorious high security prisons, Rockville Correctional Facility. I cast the entire series, screening from an initial pool of 2,000 offenders; filmed and cut tapes; built relationships with inmates and staff; produced the stories; shot scenes on C300; obtained difficult access; managed and scheduled two large crews; interviewed; managed consent and compliance.

An hour-long documentary in collaboration with Children in Need. The programme follows three young people caring mothers with mental health problems and physical disabilities. The idea was a passion project, which I developed independently. I worked with children to tell their stories; gained access to charities; handled casting; filmed and cut tapes; shot on PMW200; managed relationships and compliance; handled story development; interviewed.

A six-part series following children with rare conditions as they travel across the world to meet others with the same illnesses for the first time. I filmed and cut casting tapes with a challenging brief; gained access to vulnerable contributors; worked with children with disabilities; handled international planning; story produced; interviewed; location produced and shot scenes on C300;

A taster which explores a hidden housing crisis unfolding on London’s waterways. I again independently pitched the taster, as a 60-minute single, observational documentary. I worked independently to get to the heart of the story; developed the idea amid difficult access; cast; self -shot on XF305; oversaw the edit.

ITV Fixers gives young people aged 16-25 a chance to make media campaigns on social issues they feel strongly about. My role was to work with young people to produce, shoot and edit packages for ITV News output across all regions. This role gave me a range of experience working with sensitive subject matters and youth issues – including trafficking, asylum and prostitution.

BBC1’s current affairs magazine programme, Inside Out, broadcasts both topical news and features. During the role I found human interest and news worthy stories; set up shoots; scheduled, etc. Examples include:

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  KITCHENER CAMP – A piece about a hidden WW2 refugee camp in Sandwich, Kent
  
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  PAEDOPHILE PRIESTS – An investigation into child abuse in the Catholic Church