{"id":853,"date":"2025-11-26T14:54:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edwardrussell.co.uk\/?page_id=853"},"modified":"2025-11-26T19:58:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:58:54","slug":"director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.edwardrussell.co.uk\/?page_id=853","title":{"rendered":"Director"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DIRECTING SUMMARY<\/strong><br><br>Director working in drama and comedy. I have 25 years\u2019 experience in UK television and four years as a drama script supervisor. Directing credits include Bubble United for BBC\u2019s It\u2019s My Shout series, the multi-award-winning comedy short Studs, and 2nd Unit directing on BBC Three\u2019s Boarders. A strong background in performance direction, story logic and efficient set workflow, supported by earlier Producer\/Brand roles with major UK IP including Wallace &amp; Gromit, Doctor Who, and Top of the Pops. Seeking new directing opportunities in continuing drama, short-form scripted, comedy, and 2nd unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DIRECTING CREDITS<br><\/strong><br><strong style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">Bubble United (2025) \u2013 Director \u2013 BBC \/ It\u2019s My Shout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Original short drama commissioned for the BBC new director strand, filmed on location in Wales and produced through the It\u2019s My Shout scheme. It is currently available on BBC iPlayer &#8211; Watch here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Studs (2025) \u2013 Writer\/Director \u2013 Independent<\/strong><br>Award-winning comedy short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Director (Comedy) \u2013 London Director Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director (Comedy) \u2013 London Director Talent Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Welsh Director \u2013 Pigeon Laughs Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus three further festival awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boarders (2023) \u2013 2nd Unit Director \u2013 Studio Lambert \/ BBC Three<\/strong><br>Directed additional scenes, character beats, inserts and supplementary unit material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>RELEVANT FILM &amp; TELEVISION EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Script Supervisor \u2013 Drama<br>Extensive work on high-end TV and feature drama including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boarders (BBC Three)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casualty (BBC One) \u2013 30 episodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surviving Earth (BFI feature film)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Key strengths: performance continuity, story logic, editorial awareness, high-end drama workflow, and supporting directors across prep, shoot and post.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREVIOUS TELEVISION &amp; PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer \u2013 Fictioneers \/ Aardman Animations (Wallace &amp; Gromit R&amp;D Project)<\/strong><br>Produced developmental Augmented Reality content and explorations for a Wallace &amp; Gromit-related R&amp;D initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brand Manager \u2013 Doctor Who (BBC)<\/strong><br>Oversaw content and brand strategy across TV, digital, live events and consumer-facing media for one of the BBC\u2019s flagship scripted franchises. Strong insight into story worlds, tone management and audience engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content Producer \u2013 Top of the Pops (BBC)<\/strong><br>Produced multi-platform and broadcast-supporting content for the iconic music series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRAINING &amp; DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directing Actors \u2013 National Film and Television School (NFTS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BBC It\u2019s My Shout Directors Programme (2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performance direction and working with actors (NFTS trained)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Script\/story analysis &amp; continuity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing fast-turnaround shoots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong editorial and post-production awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership on set &amp; collaborative communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep understanding of franchise storytelling and audience engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual storytelling &amp; performance direction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage planning &amp; shot design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading multi-department prep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working efficiently in tight schedules (continuing drama experience)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>REFERENCES<\/strong> Contact details available on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paul Forde (Commissioning Editor, BBC Wales)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alison McPhail (Comedy Producer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gert Thomas (Executive Producer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIRECTING SUMMARY Director working in drama and comedy. I have 25 years\u2019 experience in UK television and four years as a drama script supervisor. Directing credits include Bubble United for BBC\u2019s It\u2019s My Shout series, the multi-award-winning comedy short Studs, and 2nd Unit directing on BBC Three\u2019s Boarders. 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