Events and Promo Portfolio
Back Catalogue Events and Promo
Walt Disney Camera Lights Magic
(CH5/5x Multi-National Channels – 1 x 90 minute Live TV event)
Production Designer
Walt Disney Studios Park opening party was transmitted to 5 European countries simultaneously; France, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK which featured performances from top international celebrities and recording artists such as Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child and Westlife.
- Executive Producer: Michael Hurll
- Producer: Michael Leggo
- Director: Geoff Posner
- Production company: Unique Communications
Party At The Palace
(BBC1 – 1 x 180 minute show)
Art Director
Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, responsible for a pre-recorded insert of Elton John inside Buckingham Palace which was a first for someone like myself to be given access to work within this prestigious household.
- Executive Producer: Lorna Dickinson
- Director: Geoff Posner
- Production company: BBC
The Big Snog
(CH4 – 1 x 180 minute Live TV event show)
Production Designer
Comedy standup and music performance telethon fund-raising event hosted by Lenny Henry, featuring some of the best talents in the business.
- Producers: Geoff Posner/Jeremy Salsby/David Tyler
- Director: Geoff Posner
- Production company: Pozzitive Productions
Live From The London Lighthouse
(CH4 – 1 x 180 minute Live TV event show)
Production Designer
Live comedy/music fund-raising telethon event hosted by Stephen Fry, featuring celebrity guest appearances and star performances.
- Producers: Geoff Posner/Jeremy Salsby/David Tyler
- Director: Geoff Posner
- Production company: Pozzitive Production
CH4 Comedy Festival
(CH4 – 1 x 60-minute show)
Production Designer
The South’s answer to Edinburgh’s Fringe, featuring a variety of the best London stand-up comics/acts filmed at the Riverside Studios.
- Commissioning Editor: Seamus Cassidy
- Producer: William Burdett-Coutts
- Production company: Assembly Film and Television
CH4 Sit-Com Festival
(Event – 9 x 30-minute plays)
Stage/Costume Designer
Showcasing nine staged plays performed over three weeks at the Riverside Studios in competition to win a TV series commission.
- Commissioning Editor: Seamus Cassidy
- Producer: William Burdett-Coutts
- Production company: Assembly Film and Television
Virgin Atlantic Hero Awards
Event Designer/Creative Consultant
Celebratory ceremony and party for Virgin Atlantic employees recognising their achievements within the airline industry held at Billingsgate in London.
- Virgin Atlantic (Head of Brand): Lysette Guana
- Virgin Atlantic (Creative Services Manager): Lynne Isted
- The Ultimate Experience (Senior Accounts Manager): Katie Beard
PG Tips Classic Ad Compilation
(Promotional Video – 1 x 30 minutes)
Production Designer
Presented by Tony Slattery recounting the history of PG Tips Commercials.
- Producer/Director: Tom Kinninmont
- Production company: Independent Image
Hamlet Classic Ad Compilation
(Promotional Video – 1 x 30 minutes)
Production Designer
Promotional video presented by Willy Rushton recounting the history of Hamlet commercials.
- Producer/Director: Tom Kinninmont
- Production company: Independent Image
Consequences
(CH4 – 1 x 30-minute show)
Production Designer
A current affairs debate about the ongoing Iraq crisis with government officials and political commentators discussing events and issues of international concern, hosted by Jon Snow.
- Director: Ian Hamilton
- Production Company: Channel 4 Productions
One area of production which quickly became evident during my rise through the Art Dept ranks was a natural talent to work on live TV production and events. My first ever job in television was as an assistant designer, which was on a one-off election night special for Spitting Image, where for the first time, half the shows content went out live.
Being thrown in the deep end straight away and having to grasp the different parameters of studio pre-records and live transmission dismissed any fears of dealing with sudden issues getting thrown my way.
The ability to think on one’s feet calmly, efficiently and problem solve whilst a camera is rolling or event is in that moment happening became an asset that attracted several companies to call on my services going forward.
This offered up some of the most challenging productions that more established designers shied away from, though for me provided an exciting opportunity to cover new ground. Adapting a location and transforming space within the tightest deadlines on both set and strike became a valued strength.
Plus, getting even the most challenging venue onside helped develop a very positive and personable way of relating to others on every level to build excellent working relationships.