Emma Parkin
M: 07980 304341 E: EMMASPARKIN@GMAIL.COM
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I have over a decade of experience working as a self-shooting producer and director of factual, live and corporate projects for the BBC, Channel 4 and online. I’m confident handling everything from single camera shoots to leading large broadcast teams and directing high profile talent. I’ve developed and scripted flagship TV shows and produced both long form programmes and short, fast turnaround VTs. I self-shoot and edit on FCP and have access to much of my own kit. Showreel available on request.
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Corporate Films
Various
2015-2016
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Shooting, directing and editing corporate films for a variety of clients from major blue-chip brands like Penguin Books, to start ups and charities. I work closely with clients to develop brand identity and a suitable creative treatment. I set realistic budgets and deadlines and liaise closely with the client until final delivery.
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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
BBC Arts
2014
| Producer/Director 6
Produced, directed and self-shot 3 films with Tracey Emin, Norman Ackroyd and Alex Jones exploring the Summer Exhibition on the eve of its opening. Also directed a steadicam shoot of the Exhibition.
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Museums at Night
BBC Two
2014
| Producer/Director 2014
Scripted and directed Andrew Graham-Dixon and child contributors in a fast turnaround shoot at the National Gallery at night.
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Film 2014 with Claudia Winkleman
BBC One
2010-2014
| Producer/Director 2014
Worked closely with the Exec to successfully reformat the 40 year-old show, doubling its viewing figures. Managed the production team to turnaround a live, weekly and extremely current series. Self-shot and edited 2 VTs per show as well as producing and managing vital online and social media content.
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Royal Television Society Lecture
BBC Two
2012
| Producer/Director 2011
Responsible for producing and directing a major live television event at the BBC’s iconic Radio Theatre with a high profile audience. Worked closely with the speaker, Lyse Doucet, to conceive, script and structure a complex lecture about the impact of social media on TV journalism. I shot and edited all VTs, including interviews with leading UK Newsreaders and produced all aspects of the live event including design and staging, PR, audience sourcing and management, and gallery producing the live multi-camera shoot.
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Watchdog
BBC One
2011
| Producer/Director 2010
Shot several films for the flagship consumer strand working to tight deadlines and strict legal compliance guidelines.
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BBC Two
2007 - 2010
| Producer/Director 2010
Made numerous features for the well-respected art strand including Alastair Sooke on Alex Katz, Clemency Burton-Hill on Conrad Shawcross and Lauren Laverne interviewing Sir Paul McCartney.
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Development Producer
BBC Factual
2006-2008
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Developed ideas and treatments for all BBC channels, established relationships with talent, specialists, academics and industry experts, I also shot, directed and edited successful talent showreels for BBC commissioner
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Film 2010 with Jonathan Ross
BBC One
2005- 2010
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Scripted and directed Jonathan Ross in studio and on location for the BBC’s flagship film review show making a fast-turnaround, weekly programme. I wrote, produced and directed hundreds of VT packages working on locations and sets all over the world as well as with key British film talent. I produced long-form specials on Bond films, Woody Allen, Robert Redford and Brad Pitt and built excellent relationships with the film industry both here and in America.
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Richard & Judy Cactus TV for Channel 4
2003-2004
| Producer 2005 Led a large team to produce an hour of live, studio-based TV every week. Scripted and developed ideas on a wide range of factual topics, dealt with challenging subjects and contributors in a high pressure production environment |
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Paradine Productions for BBC One
2002-2003
| Producer -2003 Produced 30 x 30 minute studio shows of the beloved and long-running daytime series. Oversaw the booking of 80 celebrities and worked closely with Sir David Frost on the content of each programme. Organised budget and crew for a month long shoot in homes throughout the UK, Europe, America and India.
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Other Credits
2000-2002
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Return of the Architect. BBC 4/Spire Films - AP
Columbia Road Gardens. UK Style/Spire Films - AP
Fact or Fiction with Tony Robinson. Channel 4/Spire Films - AP
Delia Smith’s How to Cook III. BBC 1/Spire Films - Researcher
Sister Wendy’s American Collection. WGBH/Spire Films - Researcher
Extreme Terrain. Discovery/Spire Films - Researcher
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BBC training: Canon self-shooting, location lighting, directing crews, Final Cut Pro editing, web production, editorial policy and copyright.
Degree: First class BA (Hons) in Film theory and Media; Royal Holloway (University of London).
Advanced Open Water Diver (Padi)
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Julian Birkett –Executive Producer
Julian@jbirkett.com - 07791 974318
Basil Comely – BBC Executive Producer
Basil.comely@bbc.co.uk - 07730 019095
Jayne Stanger – Freelance Series Producer
JayneStanger@hotmail.com - 07946 423617
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