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Resourceful, proactive business development manager. Working with decision-makers, line producers, location managers, event producers, and heads of production to find suitable spaces for their productions. Working to tight deadlines, coordinating with 3rd party suppliers and contractors to deliver unique and desirable production office spaces, studios, locations, and venues for the creative sector.

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Sunshine Locations
Owner and CEO | March 2024 - Present

  • Established a film fixer and location agency in the Algarve.

  • Worked with UK high-end brands, local talent, and diverse locales.

  • Recent projects include collaborations with Rapide/Voltage Pictures, CK Pictures, Palma Pictures, Film Algarve, and Paramount Pictures.

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MovieBox Studios Portugal
Head of Business Development | Jan 2023 - Present

  • Developed the studio site and built a comprehensive database.

  • Organized the Film Algarve event and lobbied the Portuguese government to increase production incentives.

  • Promoted co-production opportunities, sourced filming locations, wrote SOPs, and developed national talent.

  • Recently booked an event for BMW and initiated negotiations with Audi.

  • Established a pipeline of productions and co-productions for 2024 onwards.

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Area4 Films LTD
Head of business development

  • Developed projects from inception to completion.

  • Maintained strong relationships with decision-makers, heads of production, and line producers.

  • Coordinated with crews to ensure timely project delivery.

  • Worked on high-profile productions including "Killing Eve" (AMC/BBC America), "Mission Impossible Fallout" (Paramount), "Men In Black International" (Sony Pictures), "Bodyguard" (BBC America/Netflix), "The Crown" (Netflix), "Last Christmas" (NBC Universal, Universal Pictures), "The Gentleman" (Miramax), "Eurovision" (Netflix), "Military Wives" (Lionsgate), "Gangs of London" (Sky/HBO Cinemax), "The Aeronauts" (Amazon Studios), and "Brave New World" (Peacock/Hulu).​

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Previous Experience

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SPACE-2 Locations
Aug 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Sourced and provided space and production support for high-end film and TV drama clients including Netflix, Amazon Studios, BBC, and ITV.

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Big Sky Studios
Business Development Manager, Project Manager | Dec 2016 – May 2017

  • Promoted new studio spaces and services.

  • Managed productions and events, including notable projects for Nike London and PG Tips.

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Price Studios
Studio Director – Head of Production | May 2016 – Nov 2016

  • Managed film, TV, and recording studio operations.

  • Produced content for Sky TV channels.

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Camberwell Studios
Studio Manager / Project Manager | Jan 2011 – May 2016

  • Managed green screen and soundproof studios for over 1500 productions.

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Bang Media UK, Cellcast, Netplay TV
Various Roles | 2007 - 2010

  • Gained extensive experience as a producer, director, camera operator, MCR operator, and studio technician.

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Extensive Network

I bring an extensive network to the table, including:

  • 1,465 Streamer and Studio decision-makers (VPs of production, heads of assets, production managers, heads of department, etc.)

  • 65 Heads of physical production

  • 455 Titled 'Production'

  • 495 Top event production companies, event producers, event managers

  • 9,676 LinkedIn Connections, including:

    • 3,500 Producers

    • 797 Line Producers

    • 798 Location Managers

    • 433 Supervising Location Managers

    • 406 Unit Production Managers

    • 2,500 Production Managers

    • 1,300 Heads of Production

    • 2,230 Advertising Agencies

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My database primarily includes US and EMEA studios, providing a rich resource for potential collaborations and partnerships.

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Commitment to Excellence

I am dedicated to working directly with Europe's top decision-makers at Amazon Prime, Netflix, See-Saw Films, Left Bank Pictures, Mammoth Screen, and more. By understanding their creative requirements, I effectively budget, source studio space and locations, and provide creative solutions that support their vision, budget, and timelines.

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I look forward to the opportunity to bring my skills, experience, and network to a new and challenging position, where I can continue to contribute to the success of innovative and inspiring projects.

Skills

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  • Project managing multiple productions

  • Helping clients develop flexible, viable options to suit overall goals

  • Dealing with suppliers and logistics

  • Maintaining booking. crew rotas, CRM systems

  • Organising and training staff

  • Technical support and knowledge in set building, rigging, lighting design

  • Camera operating, edit skills

  • Studio operations

  • Strong sales and marketing acumen

  • Live broadcast experience

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  • Sourcing new business via phone, email shots and face to face presentations

  • Representing at networking events to build further relationships

  • Continuously adding to my extensive database

  • Creating schemes and offers

  • Continual product and services development based on long term research

  • Gathering feedback, promotional material and previous clients work for future marketing

  • Article and content writing across the website and Televisual Magazine publications

  • Maintaining and developing the booking system, building quotes and invoicing

  • Identifying competitors to improve 

Education

Bachelor of Arts -  Screen Production

Winchester University 2005 - 2008

 

Btec National Diploma – Media Production

Higher National Diploma – Media and Communication

Chichester College 2002 – 2005

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