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After taking my first steps on the humble cobbled streets of Lancashire, England, with the breathtaking views of Bronte Country and legendary musical heritage of Manchester on my doorstep, I made the move to London, as an NCTJ trained journalist, to pursue my dream of working in film and television. Before I knew it, I had 15 years' experience in the industry working with many major broadcasters, streamers and digital platforms, including Netflix, Hulu, the BBC, Nat Geo, CNN International, Investigation Discovery (Discovery ID), Peacock (NBC), ITV, VICE, SyFy, Oxygen and Channel 4.​ I'm now based between Manchester, London and New York.

 

To me, people and their human interactions comprise the world's heartbeat, so I'm deeply drawn to human-centred visual storytelling and delivering emotionally resonant experiences to audiences. It's always a privilege to be generously welcomed into the worlds of those who entrust me to tell their stories and I take great pride in nurturing authentic relationships with these individuals. I empower them to own their unique story and use their authentic voice. I believe this is integral to crafting compelling narratives that are as meaningful to audiences as they are to the tellers.

 

Whether I'm developing the initial stages of a project or conducting a highly stylised and sensitive contributor interview, I have an instinctive grasp of what it takes to bring a story to the screen. I'm naturally creative, imaginative and curious with a good eye for detail. I never lose sight of fact, research and legals.

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I specialise in sensitive, access-driven documentaries and I’m an expert at securing and maintaining (often exclusive) access to hard-to-reach individuals and institutions. I've built this trust with: high-profile talent, ex-cult members, families of murder victims, heroic mothers, private investigators and bounty hunters, UK and US police departments, young people and children, survivors of human trafficking / child abduction / internet predators / fraud, Hollywood talent agents and major record labels, Interpol, US prisons and courts, ex-cons and drug traffickers, prisoners on Death Row, and underground online communities (incl. 27 true crime and investigative series). When dealing with sensitive and tricky subjects, I’m very good at ‘reading the situation’ and thinking on my feet.

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People tell me that, as a person, I'm warm, friendly and genuine and have the rare skill of being able to connect with people easily (which is nice to know!). I've worked with a wide range of individuals, from everyday people to A-listers, and I treat them all with the same care and attention, building authentic relationships, leading to high quality films.​

 

I'm also a global storyteller. I've worked on projects across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia (many of which for CNN International). Forever an adventurer, I regularly travel for work and in my own personal time. I love making films that help us feel closer to our neighbours around the world.

 

I'm editorially and journalistically strong, highly adaptable, calm, organised and efficient under pressure. I have a roll-up-my-sleeves, can-do attitude. I love the feeling of spinning multiple plates simultaneously and being kept on my toes. The bigger the challenge, the greater I thrive!

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Click here for more information about my work.

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When I'm not working you'll generally find me paying frequent trips to Mexico City (my favourite place to be), at a live gig with pint in hand or speaking to a stranger in some random part of the world.