Yusuf Akhtar

London, UK

Phone: +44 (0)7594 856 325 (evenings only please)

Email: yusufakhtar99@hotmail.co.uk

Website: yusufakhtar.wordpress.com

Yusuf is a young and very enthusiatic wildlife filmmaker and photographer. He has a passion for filming wildlife and makes short wildlife documentaries but is also starting to experiment with making longer films. He likes films that are informative and his aim is to uncover the secret lives of wild animals so people appreciate them more. He's currently working on projects of his own but is always looking for new opportunities to film for people.

Yusuf mainly has experience in presenter led documentaries but is learning to make more pure wildlife films.

He is looking for valuable work experience and will appreciate any help and advice offered.

Robbie I'Anson Price

30 Limebrest Avenue
Thornton Cleveleys FY5 5AT
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7754 103 743

Email: rjip905@gmail.com

An energetic and dynamic film maker, currently working on various independent projects.

Robbie's background is in zoology and conservation with special interest in animal behaviour.

He is easy and fun to work with and loves big challenges.

• Experience in remote environments including South African bushveld and the French Alps.
• Experience in science radio broadcasting and podcasting.
• Extensive work in scientific research with special interest in animal behaviour.
• Proficient in various video and audio editing software.

Currently working in behavioural research at the University of Bristol but with time to work in a Bristol based media position. He is looking to expand his experience within wildlife film making through various possible routes.

Ryan Atkinson

8 Hazeldene Avenue
Cardiff CF244QP
South Wales
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7849 812 500

Email: ryan@racmedia.co.uk

Website: www.racmedia.co.uk

Based in south wales and specializing in location based and challenging environments camera assisting and operating, I work as a camera assistant and junior operator across the UK. I have experience and credits ranging from music videos to independent documentaries, specialist factual to primetime entertainment and more recently big budget drama. With 3 years of experience camera assisting, 1 year of experience in kit hire, and around 24 years of experience of being in the outdoors and getting muddy and uncomfortable, I'd like to think I'm well suited to my chosen area of natural history, adventure and travel programming. I might not have every zoological qualification under the sun (in fact, short of watching most wildlife documentaries that exist, I have none) but what I lack in the BSc (Hons) department, I more than make up for in energy, passion, work ethic and a willingness to get stuck in with improvisation and innovation to get the absolute best results of any shooting situation. I thrive on the challenge of filming in torrential rain, particularly on the side of a precipitous drop. I love to prove skeptical producers wrong when they get their heart set on a shot they don't think possible.

David Barker

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7738 408 470

Email: debarker.contact@gmail.com

I am a budding Sound Recordist developing my career and I am looking for both sound recording and production assistant work.

Currently I am working freelance for a London based production company as a Technical Manager looking after all of the camera and lighting equipment as well as recording sound on shoots and handling Data.

I am used to travelling, working long hours and I’m always ready to assist with any aspect of production, a valuable asset on any shoot.

Since achieving a first class BSc (Hons) degree in professional sound and video technology I have developed a long and varied experience in Live Sound, Audio Post production, Sound FX design and Acoustics working in both full-time and freelance positions.

I have a keen interest in photography and thoroughly enjoy working outdoors.

I am keen to get involved with productions abroad and in remote and varied environments

Abbie Barnes

Song Thrush Productions
Somerset
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)146 076 205

Email: songthrushproductions@gmail.com

Website: songthrushproductions

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Abbie is currently a first year college student, with an unstoppable passion for wildlife conservation and natural history film-making and presenting. Armed with a simple Sony handy-cam, in her spare time she makes short informative identification clips and mini-documentaries on her local wildlife, shared on YouTube and her website, Song Thrush Productions.

She is an experienced activist and public speaker, having spoken in the European Parliament in March 2012, after winning an environmental film competition. She has also won a 5 day scholarship with the FSC (Field Studies Council) in August 2012.

Abbie hopes to further study wildlife conservation and film making/presenting, and seeks any experience available surrounding camera work or presenting opportunities. She aims to combine her love of wildlife, extensive knowledge on global environmental issues such as the use of palm oil, and film skills, to create documentaries highlighting how wildlife films do not always give the full story.

Please visit her website for further information on her work and achievements, and CV can be obtained though contact; thank you.

Nicholas Barrington Haynes

Westbrook House
Gillingham
Dorset SP8 5NQ
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7786 326 168

Email: n.barrington.haynes@gmail.com

Nicholas is a farmer looking for a start in the world of wildlife film making as a runner or assistant, and eventually as a camera operator.

Having spent most of his life farming, he is extremely used to long hours, and hard work.

It has also given him a lot of experience of working with and around animals.

He is very passionate about nature, adventure and the chance to get to see anything new or difficult to find.

He is an experienced traveler, and is never happier then when he is outside.

He is always available and willing to work anywhere, will put everything he can into every project, and will do it all with a smile on his face.

Ryan Biercewicz

Flat 9 St. John's Court
300 St. John's Lane
Bristol BS3 5BB
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7515 441 540

Email: ryanbiercewicz@gmail.com

Website: www.ryanbiercewicz.co.uk & www.ukcamerateam.com

Ryan is a graduate of Bournemouth University's TV Production course, and a freelance camera operator / assistant based in Bristol, UK. Back in 2009, Ryan travelled to South Africa and gained experience in wildlife documentary as an assistant cameraman, and also helped to mentor a group of students on NHU Africa's wildlife film-making course in the Kruger National Park - sharing his own knowledge of cameras and photography at the time.

His most recent work was as a camera operator for a documentary following London's population of urban foxes, starting back in August 2011. Ryan spent the following seven months locating and filming red foxes in the streets and gardens of London and the surrounding areas, and also back here in Bristol. The programme's low budget meant that Ryan was required to undertake a significant amount of self-shooting and organisation - requiring resourcefulness, patience and the ability to maintain focus in situations where he was working long and unsociable hours in some fairly uncomfortable environments.

Outside of natural history Ryan has gained experience with a wide variety of camera systems, including 4K, slow-motion and specialist cameras, and various broadcast formats. He has worked as an operator, focus puller and 1st AC on shorts, corporates and feature films shot on Red's 4K camera system, and is also part of a camera team that specialises in digital cinema. Having worked as a professional multi-skiller, he is also a proficient FCP editor, illustrator and motion graphics designer - please follow the link to the website on the left, where you can find out more about Ryan and his work.

Marcus Brent-Smith

Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

Email: marcusbrentsmith@hotmail.com

Freelance camera assistant.

Marcus has worked in TV production for two years in various roles for various companies including the BBC so has wide-ranging skills and experience.

He's now focusing on camera work and has worked with loads of equipment and in most genres of production.

Marcus has a degree in Biological Sciences with Honours in Zoology. His field skills are good and he's perfectly happy with long hours and harsh environments. He also specialises in timelapse photography and his work has featured on the BBC.

Marcus also works as a camera operator and stills photographer.

Please get in touch if you feel he could be of use.

Abigail Brown

St. Mary's Cottage
Main Street
Carnforth
North Yorkshire LA6 3HF
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7727 673 449

Email: abigail-brown21@hotmail.co.uk

With an academic background in both science and wildlife film-making, and experience in individually researching, producing, filming and editing both wildlife and human-based documentaries, I feel I can offer skills and abilities that span the entire production process.

• Camera/filming experience includes pure wildlife documentaries, interview style, long lens, macro, timelapse.
• Experienced in the use of Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro
• 6 month researcher role with Nutshell Productions
• Runner experience with Films@59

I am a very keen and hard-working individual looking for runner/assistant/researcher roles.

David Nuno do Cabo Cachopo

Storylines
Rua da eira nº 47 3º esq
Lisbon 1495-050
Portugal

Phone: +351 914 110 984

Email: d.cachopo@gmail.com

Website: dcachopo.wix.com/davidcachopo

Freelance Photographer/Camera Operator/Camera Assistant.

I'm a passionate stills photographer. I shoot from wildlife, nature, landscape to portrait and live shows. I'm learning and developing my skills in timelapsing. I have a degree in Cinema, video and multimedia communication.

Some professional experience as studio cameraman and camera assistant as well as production assistant.

Nature and wildlife is what I'm committed with right now. I want to produce strong and emotionful images in order for people to relate and care about mother nature.

Adam Luke Canning

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7923 492 631

Email:
WildlifeFilmerAdam@live.co.uk
& AdamLCA@msn.com

Website:
NatureonScreen.webs.com

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Freelance Cameraman, Editor, Presenter, Production Assistant & Researcher.

Adam was the Production Management Assistant on the winner of the 'Learning on Screen Awards 2011 Special Jury Award' - which was a 30-minute educational film, for teenage sexual health awareness, entitled: It Takes Two -- which was commissioned by Hereford and Worcestershire Country Council.

Karla Munguia Colmenero

Jesus del Monte, Mexico

Email: karla.munguia@gmail.com

Karla is a wildlife Camerawoman, Journalist and Presenter from Mexico, recently returned from 3 years in South Africa. Her work behind camera includes the Animal Planet Series 'Shamwari: A Wild Life', aired in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and USA. Her camerawork also includes a series currently showing on NatGeo in Australia and other countries, called Wild and Woolly, the story of a baby elephant and his best friend, a sheep!
Karla is also an enthusiastic Presenter, who came second place at the first ever 'Wildscreen's Got Talent' competition in 2010, and is fluent in both Spanish and English.
She is a level 5 SSI Scuba Diver including Night Limited Visibility Specialty.
Her latest project, an independent film made for sharing on the internet, called A Zoo Next Door, tells the story of a man keeping big cats in the back of his house and her journey to find international help to relocate the 'zoo' animals.
Karla is keen to increase her wildlife film making experiences and so would be very happy to be an assistant on any interesting projects too!

Gemma Costin

Kent
United Kingdom

Email: costinpowers@hotmail.co.uk

Available for work as a Runner or Assistant. I can offer enthusiasm, patience, a desire to learn, and overall have a good work ethic.

A bit about me... I currently have an internship with EcoStorm working 2 days a week and am seeking extra work to compliment this. I am available Wednesdays to Sundays.

Educated to degree level I have a 1st in BSc Environmental Science. Recently I attended a Wildeye course - 'An Introduction to Wildlife Filmmaking', which I thoroughly enjoyed and have consequently booked up on a further two courses - Research & Production, and the Wildlife Camera Operator course. I am also applying to do my Masters in Wildlife Filmmaking next year.

Work wise I have previous experience with Sky Media, the Environment Agency and the RSPB. I volunteer with the Wildlife Trust in my spare time and have also worked on a volunteer placement with Ocean Spirits monitoring and protecting leatherback turtles.

I am passionate about wildlife and the environment. It is my ambition to one day make films that not only show how fascinating nature is but that also highlight the fragility of it. My aim is to document the human impact on the earths species and ecosystems whilst bringing a positive message of what we can all do to help conserve them.

If you have any Runner work/Assistant roles available I would love to hear from you.

Toby J Cresswell

Roper House
Roper House Lane
Sheffield S35 7BL
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7725 023 526

Email: tobyjcresswell@gmail.com

A recent Zoo Biology graduate, and currently studying a Masters in Wildlife Documentary Production at the University of Salford.

Having worked as a volunteer on a private wildlife reserve in South Africa, and travelled throughout Europe, Asia, and Central America, it is safe to say that Toby is not afraid of the outdoors and plenty of hard work. This practical experience, combined with work in hospitality, means that Toby is comfortable and confident in dealing with the public on a regular basis.

Toby has a keen interest in natural history, in particular anthropology, exploration, and adventure-style programmes.

With a track record of enthusiasm and integrity, Toby yearns to gain more experience and skills from within the natural history media industry.

Available for work from October 2012

Paul Dimmock

23 Campion Close
Robinswood
Gloucester
Gloucestershire GL4 6YQ
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7921 848 447

Email: pjdimmock@hotmail.com

Website: about.me/pjdimmock & pbshowfolio.com/pjdimmock

A Camera Operator / Assistant with production experience and a wildlife photography background.

Studied BA (Hons) Marine and Natural History + MA TV Production at University College Falmouth.

Work on wildlife projects in research, development and as camera operator.

ADV scuba diver with experience in underwater photography and educating children/students in marine flora and fauna as well as photographic techniques.

James Dunbar

133 Gloucester Road
Bristol BS7 8AX
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7794 798 430

Email: james@jamesdunbarphotography.com

Website: www.jamesdunbarphotography.com

I am a freelance camera operator and stills photographer.

Key Skills:
• Photography: Very advanced knowledge of macro filming and photography techniques. I can also shoot landscapes, time-lapses and some IR. I also have a good grasp of studio photography techniques. Almost all my experience to date has been with DSLR cameras. However I have used the Panasonic 171.
• Science: Undergraduate knowledge of zoology specialising in entomology (the study of insects). I can read, digest and explain complex scientific papers quickly and explain the key points to just about anyone.
• Programs: Very advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, Basic knowledge of FCP, Adobe Premier, Davinci Resolve and Protools 10.
• Other: Qualified BSAC Ocean Diver. Full clean UK drivers licence.

Industry experience:
• MA wildlife documentary production, during which I made the film Raft Spider about the breeding cycle of the fen raft spider, Dolomedes plantarius, and contains footage of raft spider behaviour that until now has never been filmed.
• Work experience at Sky Vision in Bristol, where I used my scientific knowledge to research interesting scientific phenomena for the purposes of film-making.
• Work experience at Films@59 where I worked as a runner.

About me:
I’m James Dunbar and I love to photographs insects. I originally trained as a scientist achieving a hons degree in Zoology from the University of Glasgow, specialising in the study of ant-plant mutualisms, but was also interested in neurological mechanisms of behaviour, bio-ethics and behavioural ecology. Whilst at university I organised and led an expedition to Peru to collect data for my dissertation making valuable contacts in this country with whom I am still in touch with today. After graduating I took up photography as a hobby. For the first few years I was largely self-taught, learning photography as a trade by completing an HNC in the subject whilst working part time. After this I went to the University of Salford and got an MA in Wildlife Documentary Production for which I achieved a distinction. For this course I shot, directed, edited, graded and sound engineered my first film entitled Raft Spider.

I am currently looking for an entry level position as a camera assistant, runner or technician where I can meet people and learn skills to further enhance my existing knowledge, with the ultimate goal of being a professional full-time freelance macro photographer.

Wildlife Film Presenter, Researcher, Scriptwriter, Edit and Camera Assistant.

From a young age, Guthrie's passion has been natural history and the investigation and documentation of species and their habitats through photography and filmmaking.

His goal is to be front of camera or editor of films that serve an educational purpose. He has particular experience in giving educational presentations effectively and engagingly and in editing impactful and thought-provoking films.

Sara is a Zoologist, Presenter and Writer.

With 4 years of presenting experience she has presented anywhere from on live television to museums and schools. She is currently a Wildlife Guide and Presenter on a whale watching boat on the west coast of Scotland. Recent work includes guiding both BBC film crew for The One Show and Ray Mears on current documentaries. Previous to this, Sara was a Wildlife Rehabilitator in Canada working with black bears, coyotes, raccoons and much more.

Sara also excels with the written word and is currently writing a book about wildlife conservation in Canada. She has worked as a Features Journalist for a newspaper and has recently published an article in the UK Wolf Conservation Trust magazine, in addition to producing, narrating and editing a wolf biology DVD.

A hardy traveller, Sara has backpacked all over the world from +40c in the Sahara Desert to -40c in the Yukon Territories. She is never afraid of hard work and always researching her next expedition. Relative new comer looking to gain more work and experience.

• Interested in: Presenting, Public Speaking, Researching, Writing, Editing.
• What I can offer: Passion for communicating science and Natural History subjects in an enthusiastic manner, flexibility, wildlife guiding and experience working in remote locations.

Christopher Gent

Redland, Bristol, UK

Phone: +44 (0)7706 809 571

Email: cg500@yahoo.com

Chris is a creative and adventurous recent university graduate, adept at FCP editing and multi-form filmmaking, and looking to specialise in wildlife and travel documentaries.

He has just completed an MA in Wildlife Documentary Production which taught him specialist camera skills including long lens, macro and timelapse, as well as providing him with the knowledge and wherewithal to conduct in-depth Wildlife research.

Two years experience backpacking overseas including filming brown bears in Alaska, independently planning excursions to the Mosquito Coast, and driving through Cambodia by motorcyle.

Ideally seeking an entry position as camera assistant or a role in research.

Recent employment:

• June 19th-June 22nd 2012 - Passion Pictures, Runner.
• May 2012 - UK Wildlife Film School, Base Camp Supervisor/Assistant Instructor for 30 day student production course on Isle of Skye.

Frances Gibb

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7943 925 007

Email: Frankie_gibb@hotmail.com

Assistant in any field of wildlife film.

I am particularly interested in camera work.

Samuel Gonzalez

203a Lea Bridge Road
London E10 7PN
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7771 540 636

Graduate in MA TV Production 2010/2011 at University College Falmouth, UK.

Interested in working as production assistant or researcher in wildlife, natural history and travel documentaries.

Already with experience as Series Researcher in a 10x60 travel show for National Geographic.

Also able to shoot and record sound.

Experienced in post production paperwork.

Used to work with P/Ds in the edit suites.

I speak fluent Spanish (mother tongue) and good Portuguese. I love being underwater, I am a certified PADI Divemaster and Master Scuba Diver.

Bryan Grayson

Plane Viewing
39 The Vineries
Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH150ND
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)1444 870894

Email: bryangrayson@ymail.com

An enthusiastic, hard working and dedicated documentary cameraman and film-maker, I am the only UK finalist to be selected from over 34000 world wide applicants for the 2006 Animal Planet 'Unearthed' series. Being skilled in underwater, aerial and night filming including the use of infrared cameras this makes me highly adaptable for various filming productions. I have successfully taken on subjects including pop, reality TV shows and corporate/ charitable films to complement my wildlife filming. I am also proficient in the use of Final Cut Pro editing programmes and am always keen to take on new challenges. I always maintain a professional attitude to my work and have the patience, discipline and adaptability to produce the highest quality footage that is needed for today‚s markets. I interact well with other members of the production team as well as being able to work alone on my own initiative. Having demonstrated the highest levels of motivation to successfully meet the tightest of deadlines and budgets I am unfazed with working long and unsocial hours in the most difficult of conditions. As a fully qualified aircraft engineer, I am inventive and use my sound electrical and mechanical knowledge to successfully develop solutions to production problems with minimum cost. Having a desire to succeed I have attended a variety of courses and have a broad knowledge of producing, directing, camerawork, lighting and editing skills.

Tom Greenhalgh

82 Hurst Road
Sidcup
Kent DA15 9AF
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7999 408 157

Email: tomgreenhalgh1@gmail.com

A zoology graduate and wildlife camera/field assistant with experience and passion for nature and science.

Looking for researcher roles in the wildlife documentary industry.

Just graduated BA Audiovisual Media specialised as documentary cameraman, I have also developed good experience as a Camera Assistant and Sound Recordist.

From the start of my first days in Film making I've gained much experience from pre- to post-production. I'm best described as a young cameraman with good knowledge of (digital) post production workflows and wildlife.

Work at a combined equipment rental company and post production facility brought me good knowledge of both. Equipment wise this has brought me good experience in HD and newer types of cameras like the Red One, Alexa and DSLR. With the experience in such cameras, I work increasingly as digital Clapper-loader on Dutch feature films an commercials. A person on the set archiving and backup is increasingly a necessity in the world of digital film production.

I love to work in teams but I'm very capable of working on my own as well. I'm self driven, fast in troubleshooting and always in search of new adventures!

Rebecca (Becky) Hart

2 Old Manor Farm
West End, Long Clawson
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE14 4PE
UK (with a base in South Africa)

Phone: +44 (0) 7824 702 327

Email: rebeccahartmedia@gmail.com

Website: rebeccahartmedia.photodeck.com

Agneta Heuman

Alte Landstrasse 100
Zollikon 8702
Switzerland

Phone: +41 793 659 350

Email: heuman@gmx.net

Motivated newcomer, constantly adding skills and experience.

Interested in assisting, editing, camera operation, research.

Background in biology.

What I can offer: An high degree of flexibility (can move quickly to new sites for work), experience in travelling and living under difficult conditions in remote areas (Africa, South America), extensive travel experience, 6 languages (English, German, Swedish, French, Spanish, Italian), physical fitness (I climb, mountaineer, run, row, ski).

Ready and willing to go anywhere in the world to work in the wildlife film business.

Matthew Hood

HoodVisuals
279 Roy East
Montreal H2W 1M7
Quebec
Canada

Phone: +1 514 568 9236

Email: matthewjrhood@gmail.com

Website: www.hoodvisuals.com

Wildlife cinematographer, camera operator, still photographer.

Currently working on an Animal Planet project in Zimbabwe.

Sam Hopes

13 Summerhill Road
Bristol BS5 8HG
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7595 644 582

Email: samhopes88@gmail.com

Website: www.samhopes.tv

A recent Master's graduate in Wildlife Documentary Production at the University of Salford, Sam is a budding camera assistant eager to further his career in wildlife filmmaking. With extensive travel and volunteer experience and a keen interest in wildlife conservation (studied BSc Conservation Biology at the University of the West of England), Sam is truly at home in the wild and recently made a documentary on endangered iguanas in Honduras. Since completing his Master's degree, Sam has moved to Bristol and is looking for experience/work as a camera assistant.

His current experience includes DSLR and Panasonic P2 camcorders, and is proficient in long lens, macro and timelapse (for which he has his own kit). Sam is a qualified diver (PADI) and has filmed underwater for Operation Wallacea (the footage from which was used on Honduran TV), as well in the forest canopy where he filmed their operations for Canopy Access LTD. He is confident using the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro which he uses to edit his films. In his spare time Sam enjoys mountaineering, canoeing and pretty much everything else outdoors!

Alex Jones

Wildlife Film Productions
424 East Angeleno St.
Burbank
California 91501
United States

Phone: +1 949 547 1892

Email: alexjones@wildfp.com & wildlifefilmproductions2@yahoo.com

Website: www.wildlifefilmproductions.com

Channeling the adventurous spirit of Steve Irwin and Indiana Jones; young, passionate, self-taught wildlife filmmaker and Adventurer, Alex Jones is an award winning wildlife cinematographer and nature show host.

Alex has worked on several major reality and cine-documentary shows as a camera operator.

With his non-stop work ethic and skilled patience, Alex pushes the limits to his mind and body to get the best cinematic stories.

Within the first year of his career, Alex has worked with Discovery, Food Network, Fine living and much more as A and B cam.

In addition, Alex produces his own blue-chip wildlife films. He spent 6 months in Yellowstone National Park while carrying a dolly, mini crane, cameras and tripods up treacherous hikes to fulfill his vision of his film.

His passion is to work with the BBC teams who brought you Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.

Jim Manthorpe

Scottas Cottage West Knoydart
Mallaig PH41 4PL
Scotland, UK

Phone: +44 (0)1687 460 318

Email: info@jimmanthorpe.com

Website: www.jimmanthorpe.com

Jim is an aspiring film-maker looking for camera assistant roles or work as a runner.

As a child he appeared in three episodes of Wildabout, a Children's ITV series. He went on to do work experience in post-production at Partridge Films.

Jim lives in Knoydart, a remote part of the Highlands where he films his local wildlife for his website. He has worked as a ranger there for five years and has an in depth knowledge of Scottish wildlife and locations.

He's also an the author of a guidebook to hillwalking so knows the region very well.

Recently Jim has worked as a camera mentor on two films made by children, one of which came first in its category at the First Light Movie Awards.

Jo McIvor

Cheshire, UK

Phone: +44 (0)7835 477 164

Email: jomcivor@yahoo.co.uk

A graduate of the MA Wildlife Documentary Course at the University of Salford, Jo has several years experience working on television dramas, commercials, documentaries and films. Since 2006 she has been working her way up the ladder in the camera department keen on breaking into the wildlife film industry. She has entered her MA final film into wildlife festivals around the world. The film has been screened at a local wildlife conference, where it received great feedback. Several Wildlife Colleges have requested a copy to show their students.
In 2011, Jo worked for several months as a Runner for Post Production House and Hire Company, Films@59, who work on a variety of programmes, including the BBC's 'Frozen Planet'. She then went on to work at the BBC NHU as a Runner on 'Live N Deadly' and as a Camera Assistant on 'The History of the Olympics'. She was also the main Camera Operator on the short film A Wheeling Love Story which won at the 0117 Hour Bristol Encounters International Film Festival. Between these jobs she's worked on several Commercials as a Camera Assistant and Video Assistant.
Jo is currently available for work.

Chris Milnes

Stoney Oak
Gelston
Grantham
Lincs NG32 2AE
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 7814 660 413

Skype: countofmilnseychristo

Email: cd.milnes@gmail.com or chris@dorsalclothing.com

Websites: chrismilnes.carbonmade.com, dorsalclothing.com & coexi.org

Wild and rugged, yet hugely tame with humans and animals alike, Chris is always a favourite with wildlife filmmakers and conservationists the world over. His adaptability and skill set has allowed him to flourish in a wide range of habitats, whilst a highly committed and conscientious work ethic means his presence is always beneficial to his environment.

He has been spotted completing a wildlife filmmaking course in South Africa with NHU Africa, and current reports from the field suggest he is pencilling an independent shark documentary to be based in Costa Rica for 2 months later this year.

Although there is ability and motivation in abundance, he is still a fledgling in this territory, and therefore looking to gain as much experience as he can to fire up his wildlife filmmaking career. Foundations have been built in camera techniques, sound & video editing and script writing and his eagerness to learn more, try new things and develop his skills is overwhelming. Put him anywhere, doing anything, on any project, and he will revel in it.

One of the more creative types of the species, his background has combined graphic design with wildlife conservation, gaining experience in both the field and office environments, notably researching white sharks in South Africa; sharks, stingrays and turtles in the Maldives; being a trail leader through South America; and working in design and event management for a conservation NGO. His field experience has also seen him filmed in and assisting with documentaries by National Geographic and Vox production companies.

Offspring includes the clothing brand Dorsal, which was created to raise funding for shark research and conservation efforts, together with CoExistence, a marine conservation charity fund (both non-salaried projects).

He's out there somewhere! He is tagged though, so can easily be located by anyone interested in doing so. As a final note: he will be over-excitable, but don't be afraid - its because he likes you.

Iuliia Poberezhna

18 Kitson Road
London SE5 7LF
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7990 666 720

Email: iuliia.poberezhna@gmail.com

I have an MA in Wildlife Documentary Production from the University of Salford, 8 years of professional experience in TV production and a great passion for TV.

I held positions of a journalist, researcher, sub-editor and scriptwriter for news and entertainment programmes. My duties covered all stages of content production, including research, writing, shooting planning, finding contributors and co-ordinating the work with them, booking equipment and locations.

Natural history documentaries have always been my biggest inspiration so I‚m looking to re-launch my career in this fascinating area. I would welcome job offers as a runner/production assistant/researcher/production co-ordinator, and hope my skills could make me a helpful member of a team.

Libby Prins

Moving to Bristol

Phone: +44 (0)7776 344 310

Email: libbyprins@gmail.com

Entering research in documentary production from an academic background. I'm an amateur outdoor still photographer and would like to develop my skills in cinematography also.

MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
BSc Zoology

Field experience includes:
- Managing all aspects of a safari camp business in Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania for two years
- Co-leader and medical officer of a diving expedition to Andavadoaka, Madagascar
- Research diver to Dusky Sound, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.

Qualifications and other experience:
- Wildeye Camera Operator course
- Advanced Wilderness Medical Training: Emergency medicine for hostile environments
- PADI Divemaster with Nitrox and O2 administration certification
- RYA Powerboat 2
- RYA Competent Crew
- Experienced rider: I've been riding for 26 years, learnt to play polo as an undergrad, go hunting, and have ridden western.
- Veterinary nursing in a mixed English practice and with wildlife vets in Namibia.
- Work as a cook, mainly in private homes. I worked with the chefs in Tanzania to develop recipes and design new menus as well.

Useful researcher skills:
- Critically reviewing and searching literature, interview techniques with the media, and conveying scientific terms in a language accessible to a wider audience; giving oral presentations, writing papers.
- Approaching and communicating effectively with experts in different fields to gather information.
- Managing multiple groups of people simultaneously in sometimes unpredictable and dangerous conditions.
- Strict time management and multi tasking under pressure, while pre-empting problems and solving them.
- Working effectively and harmoniously in an isolated environment for long periods of time.

I learnt to speak KiSwahili while living in Tanzania and speak basic Italian and French.

I love being in the African bush. My former boss in Tanzania is a renowned guide in East Africa, especially for his experience with elephants, and I learnt a great deal from working with him. From my experiences I have developed strong logistical and communication skills. I enjoy working with people, I'm happy to turn my hand to anything and I'm quick to learn.

I have a clean driving licence, experience driving 4x4 in sand and mud, and I'm fit and adaptable.

Olivia Prutz

Worcestershire
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7886 860 051

Email: oliprutz.cameraman@hotmail.com

Website: www.oliprutz.co.uk

Freelance camera operator/assistant camera available for any project big or small.

Based in the Midlands, UK but happy to travel nationally and internationally.

Louise Purnell

2 Heron Rd
Twickenham
Middlesex TW1 1PG
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7766 815 974

Email: louise_purnell@hotmail.com

Website: flavors.me/louise_purnell#_ & louisepurnell.wordpress.com

I am a freelance filmmaker specializing in wildlife and observational documentary.

Based in the UK my love of travel, and interest in art, conservation and education has led me to work on film projects across the world from Africa to the Antarctic.

My first job in television was for CaseTV a production company specializing in children's programming. I moved to PrimeTV camera hire company in 2000 where I gained the technical grounding I needed and soon started working as a camera assistant.

Since 2003 I have worked as a freelancer camera operator and assistant during which time I have worked for most major broadcasters and production companies including BBC, CH4, ITV, SKY, Endemol, Tiger Aspect and Ricochet.

Credits include: camera assistant on Extreme Dreams (Arctic and Kilimanjaro expeditions) BBC.

Stephen Le Quesne

Rue des Grantez
St.Ouen JE3 2GR
Jersey

Phone: +44 (0)7797 773 866

Email: stephenlequesne@gmail.com

Stephen Le Quesne is a film-maker, cameraman and presenter.

He has an indepth knowledge of conservation, science and the natural world with a Masters degree in Conservation Biology and over 10 years of volunteer work for numerous conservation organisations (including Durrell Wildlife).

In addition to this he has worked for the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia and the Kalahari Meerkat Project in South Africa where he honed fieldcraft skills that included radio-tracking.

Stephen is passionate about communicating the stories within the natural world and recently attended the Wildlife Film Academy in Botswana run by NHU Africa.

Tom Richards

43 Meadowside Road
Cheam
Surrey SM2 7PG
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7833 453 359

Email: t.j.richards@me.com

Tom Richards is a recent graduate and newcomer to the industry, aspiring to work either in front of or behind the camera.

Volunteer experience working in conservation with primates and a degree in Animal Behaviour have provided Tom with a varied knowledge of different species and their behaviours, ideal for any role with research responsibilities or as a presenter communicating ideas to an audience.

A Wildeye Camera Operator course and some independent study has also given Tom some basic knowledge of camera systems including Panasonic AF 101, Canon 5D Mk II, Sony NX70, and Photron SA3.

Tom is currently learning Mandarin Chinese, which will make him uniquely positioned to work in China and Southeast Asia.

Bethan Roberts

Chiswick Hall Barn
Chrishall, Nr Royston
Hertfordshire SG8 8RA
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7793 274 172

Email: bethan.roberts@kellogg.ox.ac.uk

I am an environmental history graduate, with a real passion for communicating stories about the natural world. Having studied a Masters degree in environmental policy, I understand the great need to communicate science to a mass audience, in an imaginative, understandable and engaging way. My Masters thesis focused on natural history television as a tool for conservation, a subject I feel strongly about.

I have been involved in the project Ghosts of Gone birds, and 2020 vision, and have written pieces for both the exhibition and book respectively. I am keen to use my skills as a writer, and my knowledge of environmental and conservation issues, to tell truthful yet captivating stories about the state of our planet.

I have experience in the field, having been lucky enough to work as a marine research diver in the Seychelles, and am a PADI qualified specialist reef diver. Recently I completed a course at Wildeye, in research and production for wildlife films. I am currently working with the company Opticron, as part of their 'A Focus on Nature' scheme, which works to encourage a younger generation to get involved in, enthused and passionate about nature, by providing financial support, career advice and networking experience. I am now working on setting up 'AFON diaries', where we will be interviewing sponsors, and keeping up to date with our recipients as they explore the natural world. Videos are to follow on the website - www.afocusonnature.org.uk

Available for work as runner/researcher/assistant from September 2012

Isabel Rogers

4 Fircliff Park
Portishead
Bristol BS20 7HQ
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7816 138 411

Email: isabelrogers@btinternet.com

Website: www.isabelrogers.co.uk

Experience as a researcher and camera-operator, with a real passion for producing wildlife and conservation documentaries.

As a researcher I have experience in multiple idea generation, sourcing scientific facts, potential contributors and locations, as well as discussing programme development with the producer and commissioners.

I have a degree in Wildlife Conservation and field experience ranging from the Omani desert to the rainforests of South America.

I enjoy challenging fast-paced environments but also have the determination and energy to work long unsociable hours and the patience to maintain concentration whilst waiting for that one shot.

I have worked as a freelancer, in indies and within the BBC.

I am keen to gain more experience either in production as a researcher or on location as a camera assistant or field assistant.

Ester de Roij

25 Hermon Street
Nottingham NG7 1LP
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7961 358 417

Email: esterderoij@gmail.com

Website: www.edrphotography.co.uk

Ester loves reading and trying out new technological advances - both on the set and on the computer. She is a very good people person and can be patient as well as take intiative whenever and if ever required. She loves being up on her feet, and has experience trekking around with heavy loads of camera gear on top of other backpacks full of stuff. She is very fit - running 5-10km twice a week, and is not shy to break a sweat.

She is keen to get into the business, and has recently gained work experience with Windfall Films and Wildscreen Film Festival. On top of being able to bring coffees, she can also make a mean cake herself.

Sebastien Rombi

Trogon House and Forest Spa
Monkeyland Road
The Crags/Plettenberg Bay
Western Cape 6602
South Africa

Phone: +27 723 030 582

Email: sebastienr@beyondborders.co.za

Website: www.beyondborders.co.za

Sebastien was born and bred in Libreville, Gabon (Central Africa) - hence his deep passion for Nature and his love of adventure, traveling and sharing!

After studying european and african nature conservation and wildlife filmmaking, he had the opportunity to work on his first wildlife documentary with Africa Wildlife Films Production company. The documentary, called Swimming Scared, is about Great White Sharks and Cape Fur Seals filmed in the notorious waters off Cape Town. After even a short time working on this film, Seb finally found his true passion which took him to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve where he operated as a 2D/3D camera operator, editor and presenter for Wildearth.TV for their live safaris. Being one of the pioneers in the 3D film industry, he was approached by world renowned filmmakers, Foster Brother Productions, to work on Dragon 3D. This 1 hour film is about scuba diving with Nile Crocodiles in the Okavango Delta and Seb was responsible for all the online 3D editing. During his film career, Seb has edited numerous projects for Wildearth.tv, his flagship being a 13 part 3D series about safaris in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the current series called Kalahari Meerkats 3D with Wildearth.TV

He is now an independent wildlife filmmaker through Beyond Borders Productions trading as 'Beyond Borders' where he tries to get involved into as many wildlife documentaries and films as possible, marketing himself as a producer, 2D&3D video editor, DOP and 2D&3D camera operator. Seb has a professional edit suite with Final Cut Pro and a 3D TV and can also offer his editing services with his own equipment if you don't have yours. He is also a very keen photographer in possession of a Sony Alpha 200 with a wide range of focus lenses.

Seb is now based in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route of South Africa. He is a very keen traveller and he will not hesitate to jump in a car or a plane to be part of your current production if you need his services. His 2013 new year resolutions are to get his skippers license and learn underwater photography and films. His passion for marine life is as strong as for land animals and he can't wait to be involved in underwater wildlife documentaries - "even if I have to re-start at the bottom of the ladder" he says!

His other project for 2013 is the opening of his 3D Nature Film School! Along with other professional wildlife filmmakers Seb will pass on the knowledge and train a new generation of wildlife filmmakers in 2D and 3D. His love and passion for all things wild and free can be seen in his projects, and his open mindedness and inventive thinking can only be a benefit to your current and future productions.

Passionate about conservation and dedicated to a career in wildlife filmmaking, Gavin is looking to gain experience as a Runner or Camera Assistant.

• Finalist in the United Nations International Short Film Contest with first short film The Forest.
• Experience in Still photography, DSLR filmmaking and Time-lapse photography.
• Attended An Introduction to Wildlife Filmmaking through Wildeye.
• Attended the Kendal Mountain Festival Adventure Film Academy.
• Attended Storytelling, Location and Scriptwriting workshops through the BBC Academy.
• Volunteer for Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
• Honours degree in Earth Science - accustomed to long hours in the field, planning trips, remote locations and researching and writing scientific papers.

I am an experienced professional field recordist and sound designer with a keen interest in natural history and conservation.

I have worked on all kinds of projects in the past including animations, films and documentaries and have a selection of very high quality kit.

I am friendly, hard working and am used to working long hours outdoors and in harsh conditions.

Andrew Stuart

andystuartfilm
Dowarsmore
Letterfrack
Galway
Ireland

Phone: +353 863 039 894

Email: Info@andystuartfilm.com

Website: www.andystuartfilm.com

Andy leaned to scuba dive at the age of 18 and has been an active diver ever since having worked for 10 years as a PADI scuba instructor and charter boat skipper.

He is a highly skilled diver having completed over 4000 dives and with hundreds of hours of underwater filming experience.

Andy is also a qualified scuba equipment service technician.

"I got interested in underwater photography 6 years ago. And after studying film production in Galway Technical Institute, a change in career was afoot and I now work as a cameraman filming all manner of things but my passion for diving and filming Underwater is as strong as ever."

Henry Tamblin

2 Gyllyng Street
Falmouth
Cornwall TR113EH
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7946 136 624

Email: henry_tamblin@hotmail.co.uk

Diverse and experienced operator and assistant.

Producer and director of wildlife web content.

Footage broadcast by NatGeo wild and discovery amongst others.

Stephanie Taylor

35 Rockcliffe
South Shields NE333JH
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7540 426 764

Email: esselltee@hotmail.com

Interests:
Wildlife - I aim to put my passion for wildlife to work. I look to work within the Wildlife film industry. I am willing to work in various work placements and gain experience as a runner/volunteer within the production industry.
Travelling - I strive to embrace new challenges, cultures and meet new people.
Fitness - I believe that keeping fit is the key to a focused mind. Running, walking, going to the gym and swimming are amongst my preferred interests.
Living Life - I strive to live life to the full. I am eager to learn skills for the future and I constantly try to better myself and experience new things. Above all, I believe that every person should be afforded respect and I will always do my best to be considerate, thoughtful and understanding to the people I meet.
2013 - Completed the Wildeye Research and Production for Wildlife Documentaries Course. This course enabled me to gain a thorough grounding to all of the skills required within the research sector of the wildlife film making industry. I was able to complete my own research practical which included writing treatments and proposals. The course also covered both pre and post-production work, including coordination and logistics.
2012 - present: Blue Reef Aquarium- Tynemouth My work as a volunteer includes all aspects of animal care and husbandry within the aquarium. I am responsible for the maintenance and design of all displays and preparing feeds for the animals. I have gained experience cleaning tanks, using techniques which include gravel siphoning, water testing and water changing. I also train harbour seals using various target training methods. One of my daily tasks is to deliver engaging presentations to the public. Subjects of such presentations include local rock pool fauna, primate behaviour, otter behaviour and seal behaviour.
2011-2012: Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens As a volunteer, I assisted in all animal husbandry procedures within the zoo. When interacting with the public, I used a combination of my educational background and my drama/expressive art based skills. This allowed guests to gain an educational insight as well as experience an enjoyable visit to the facility. I also worked as a team member representing the zoo at a country fair, promoting their conservation work and projects to the public. My third year university dissertation required me to create and complete a 5 month research project at the zoo comprising of an investigation into the receptivity to training of ring-tailed lemurs. I completed a voluntary cadetship at the zoo.
September 2011: Belize Manatee Rehabilitation Centre
As part of my degree, I took part in the Zoology Overseas module. This enabled me to travel to Belize for a month where I learned to work as part of a volunteer team at a manatee and monkey rehabilitation centre. I took part in all animal husbandry procedures around the centre and assisted in various surveys regarding the manatee and its habitat. Part of the centre's work was to provide an educational input at local summer schools regarding manatee conservation. I enjoyed taking part in these sessions, using my freshly gained knowledge and interpersonal skills to educate and engage the children.
First and second year Zoology course representative at Newcastle University. I was chosen to represent my course to prospective students at Newcastle University. This role required me to give guided tours around the university campus and answer any questions that the students may have. I was also required to give small presentations to groups of students regarding student life at Newcastle University. As part of this role, I had to give a 15 minute presentation as part of a Newcastle Careers Service presentation. I described my Zoology Overseas experience to a class of 150 students. This presentation was designed to give insight into how the overseas experience improved my employment skills.

Achievements - In 2006 I joined the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. This is an award given for completing a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged 14 to 24 and is also run in other countries by the International Awards Association. The scheme‚s purpose is to help in the character training of young British people and to improve their life experiences, employability and physical fitness. D of E programmes take between 1 year and 4 years to complete, depending upon the route taken. All programmes must be completed by the participant's 25th birthday. With assistance from adult leaders, participants select and set objectives in each of the following areas which are subsequently assessed:

• Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community.
• Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities.
• Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests.
• Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad.
• At Gold level, participants must do an additional fifth residential section, which involves staying and working away from home doing a shared activity.
• In January 2009 having successfully completed all objectives, I was personally presented by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh with a Gold Award under the scheme.

July 2007: Sri Lanka World Challenge Expedition.
World Challenge provides educational expeditions in the developing world which teach life skills and expands experiences outside of the classroom. This group expedition developed enabled me to gain self-reliance and work well as part of a team. I was able to develop my organisational and planning skills as my turn as group leader. My interpersonal skills developed as I acknowledged the needs of others and experienced another culture. Achieved the Mencafep-Sri Lanka Award for the Care of Humanity (July 2007) In recognition of contributions to special needs children and young people in Sri Lanka.

I possess a full UK Driver's License.

Joe Tuck

Bristol
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7846 689 065

Email: info@joetuck.com

Website: www.joetuck.com

I work as a researcher for the BBC Natural History Unit on Deadly Mission Madagascar. I previously worked at Humble Bee Films producing a TV series presented by David Attenborough. I have an MSc in Biological Photography & Imaging and a BSc in Zoology. My skills and experience are listed in my CV that is attached and my latest showreel is available at www.joetuck.com/video-production.

I also have camera assisted on my current and previous productions, with experience of various system from XDCAM to RED. I'm also a freelance photographer and cameraman, working with environmental organisations to produce publicity material to raise awareness.

I climb and dive, have worked extensively in challenging environments and would love to get involved in any exciting new projects.

Kristina Turner

Bristol
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)7963 122 924

Email: stineturner75@yahoo.co.uk

With a strong background in graphics, animation, zoology and conservation, I’m now combining my interests, skills and experiences so far to contribute to natural history film making with a particular interest in conservation related projects.

Starting out in animation, I have a story telling background and had my first film screened on Yorkshire television. I later retrained in zoology and have been involved with wildlife research and conservation for over 10 years including working abroad, in the UK, in the office and in remote field conditions. My diverse background has given me a varied portfolio of skills along with a strong network of contacts. Please see my CV for further details.

To date I've worked with the Wildscreen Festival, the BBC (Springwatch and Winterwatch) and Tigress Productions who I'm now with for 3 months initially (starting Feb 2013) and looking forward to broadening my production knowledge and experience.

Patrick Wermelinger

Via Bigorio 9
Sala Capriasca 6954
Switzerland

Phone: +41 (0)774 306 550

Email: patwerm@gmail.com

Website: www.wermelinger-patrick.ch

I am seeking work as a cameraman, camera assistant or a 'making-of' cameraman in the wildlife fields, natural history, environment, conservation.

I have experience with various ENG cameras as P2, Sony XDCAM EX, JVC ProHD and Sony F55 4K. I have worked from macro lenses up to long lens, with camera cranes, jib, dolly, slider dolly, cable-cam and motion time lapse.

As an editor I have excellent knowledge with premiere CS5.5, After Effects for Mac, as well as good knowledge of Final Cut & Motion, on which I work fast and well, even under pressure.

I speak 3 languages IT, DE, FR and little bit EN.

I know climbing, and I'm not afraid of heights with a qualification as as alpine mountaineer. I have a lot of patience to wait for things to happen and am gifted to find the best locations.

My motto: "If it were easy, everyone would do it."

Wild is not a disease but a privilege of nature... Please contact me and visit my homepage: www.wermelinger-patrick.ch

Stuart Westfield

Hampshire, UK

Phone: +44 (0)7890 620 274

Email: rangerexped@hotmail.co.uk

Website: www.rangerexped.co.uk

Stuart is a qualified Mountain and Wilderness Expedition Leader (MLTUK) with expedition medic training (ECP). He is dedicated to sharing the wildlife and wilderness experience with a wider audience.

He has operated in diverse environments including Savannah, Desert, Tropical Forest, Volcanic, Altitude (6000m), journeying through countries such as Iceland (4X4 driving), Norway and the African continent (over 20 national parks and reserves)

He has worked with MiniDV, supertelephoto & digital stills equipment.

Stuart's skills set complements the needs of remote filming projects both in the UK and overseas. He also provides pre-expedition and wilderness skills training courses as excellent preparation for overseas assignments.

Stuart works enthusiastically in support of project aims and expedition success in the following roles:

• Expedition leader / assistant
• Camera assistant
• Photographer
• Logistical support
• Field assistant
• Base camp services
• 4x4 driving / navigator / spotter
• Wilderness skills training