PRODUCERS / pm / EXECS

  Head of Agency / Executive Producer 

After training in classical music, Steven entered the corporate world as an experiment, joining energy giant BP at age 22. Following a broad range of business roles, he saw the potential to apply high quality, broadcast-style TV production techniques to corporate communications. He subsequently held the roles of Group Commissioning Editor for TV, and later Group Head of Visual Media, for 20 years.

Over two decades he commissioned or executive-produced over a thousand films with budgets raging from a few thousand pounds to £2 million, netting millions of views and several gold and silver awards from the IVCA, EVCOM, Cannes, the New York Film Festival and many other bodies.

Across all genres from brand promos and commercials to results and strategy programmes to musicals (!), Steven’s productions have been seen on TV, in cinemas and online in over 100 countries.

The BFI hold two of his corporate documentaries as important contributions to the genre and the BP-TV team he established in 2016 won EVCOM internal production agency of the year in 2018. 

Steven established HerioVisual in 2021.  

 Producer / Director

Lubna is a highly experienced location, studio and edit producer/director with over 20 years of working in broadcast and branded content production.  

Having trained at the BBC, she has extensive credits across a diverse mix of genres, from factual and entertainment to obs docs, children's and reality. She has filmed on ambitious projects all over the world from Mumbai and Brazil to the Sahara and the Arctic working with both high-profile presenters and 

inexperienced contributors. 

Lubna thrives on being thrown in at the deep-end and  thinks on her feet as stories and events such as the London Bombings, sinking snowmobiles in the Arctic or runaway camels in the Sahara unfold.  

Lubna is a RTS (Royal Television Society)  and CRE (Commission for Racial Equality now Equality and Human Rights Commission) award winner in broadcasting.

Her clients include BBC, C4, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, The Economist, bp,  Diaverum,  EE Mobile, Passivhause, CBBC, Rwanda TV, and Citizen TV Kenya.    

Creative Producer / Writer / Director

 Andrew’s (ALF to his friends!) 25 years’ experience as a communications professional spans the public, private & voluntary sectors. 

He has colossal experience both as production professional (writer, direcrtor, producer, exec producer) and as a client. 

 Andrew  was for some time Deputy-Director of Content at the UK Central Office of Information (COI),  where he oversaw the production of all moving image content, including TV commercials, TV fillers, digital and mobile , long-form broadcast programming, branded content and advertiser-funded programming, interactive TV, experiential films and ambient display, as well as all the COI’s considerable non-broadcast output. 

This amounted to more than 250 individual projects, with budgets totalling more than £28m, each year.

He now works predominately as a strategist and exectuve producer, creative, writer and director.  He’s been involved in creating everything from TV programmes, AFP, on-air promos, TV commercials and fillers, to branded content, social media campaigns, internal communications films and large-scale 

immersive experiences.
 

 Producer

Lindsay is a Senior Producer with 20 years experience working across brand advertising and corporate sectors. 

Recent projects have seen Lindsay produce films for Clients including Dove Men+Care, ASICS, Shell, Land Rover & Etihad Airways filming in the US, Europe, The Middle East & South Africa. 

Lindsay is also highly experienced in producing films that deliver both internal & external messaging for clients using animation, interview, UGC, scripted drama, documentary & brand image. Clients have included GSK, Hikma, bp, Rio Tinto, Land Rover, the UK Cabinet office, Nissan, HSBC, Barclays, British Airways and 

many more. 

Producer 

With over 20 years’ experience in production, Merryn has worked on a huge variety of projects across a wide range of clients including Google, Facebook, Lexus, Ericsson, Prudential, Scania, Honda, Cannes Lions, HSBC, Samsung, 

and Riot Games.

Her experience has expanded over the years to include many motion graphics projects, projection mapping, VR and 2D animation but ultimately, she believes that telling a good story lies at the heart of any successful moving image project.

Her multi award-winning projects are a testament to her desire to push boundaries as she continues to explore the genre.

 Producer
Andrea has worked in the production industry for two decades and is widely recognised for her exceptional client-focus. 

In her own words, 'As as a content producer, I work with the power of visual communications to deliver cohesive and engaging content to bring people together through brand strategy, values and purpose. 

'Every project is unique. Every project demands an understanding of the client and their business, and with strong communication skills, creative flair and a determination to achieve outstanding results, 

'I’ve produced successful programmes 

for a wealth of industries 

that include, travel, banking, energy, government and the charity sector. I feel so privileged to have met and worked with so many amazing people throughout the world, it makes my role a real pleasure, not a job.' 

  Creative Producer / Art Director 

Marcus has been providing creative and production services to brands and agencies since 2006. 

A former photographer, picture editor and journalist, Marcus started his own production company initially to provide content for PR, advertising and marketing companies in both traditional and digital media. 

Providing photography, art direction, live experiential and launch installations, Marcus has had extensive experience with sports sponsorship initiatives (including the Rugby World Cup, Commonwealth Games, England Rugby Team and the FA Cup Finals) and activations and content creation for many well-known consumer and corporate brands and organisations.   

 Line Producer / Production Manager

 Daisy has over 20 years of experience in film, digital and live event production across the broadcast, commercial & corporate sectors for clients ranging from  Barclays, Exxon Mobil and  Fifa to, Google, Volvo and Walt Disney.

She's held a variety of roles ranging from assisting and coordinating through to production managing & producing.

Like all the best production managers, Daisy has an innate sense of what needs to be done and when. She combines impeccable organisational skills with the all-important ability to think clearly and calmly under pressure. 

Director 

Crafting engaging, powerful stories is part of Tim’s DNA. His body of work has won many international awards.  He’s a fantastically versatile, client friendly director and writer; vastly experienced - with great creative chops -  across corporate, television documentary & commercials.  

A master of working on lower budgets, to tight deadlines; directing talent and getting authentic performances on camera.  Tim's strengths include telling human stories, eliciting genuine emotion, insightful interviewing and imaginative storytelling. He has specialist knowledge of the energy sector, financial services, NGOs  & charities.    

 Director

 Martin is a creative and talented award-winning film director. He writes and directs films that engage, inspire and inform. 

With a strong visual style and acute attention to detail, Martin has created a truly diverse range of films that include: commercials for clients such as Rolex and Oppo; global product films for Unilever, Tesla and Rolls-Royce; a launch for Lycra swimwear filmed entirely underwater; engaging charity films; along with numerous product and informational films for clients like - bp, Land Rover, Shell, 

PwC and Jaguar. 

His film on Coca-Cola’s community work in South African townships received the prestigious Gold Award at the New York Festival. 

Martin has filmed in numerous countries around the world with some of the industry’s leading cinematographers, producers and technicians. 

 Director

Ewan directs and writes commercials, promos, branded content, comedy, and drama. During his varied career he's worked with a bevvy of great talent including Frankie Boyle, Kathy Burke, Lenny Henry, Simon Amstell, Paul Whitehouse and Caroline Quentin. 

His extensive client list ranges from the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Tiger Aspect and Virgin Atlantic to major consumer brands such as Rolex, Sony, bp, Guinness and Ford.

He's  won awards at the New York Film Festival and won gold at the I.V.C.A’s and his short film won Best Short Drama at the Glasgow Film Festival and was also nominated for a flippin RTS Award.

Ewan is a sponge when it comes to film, photography, storytelling, comedy and music – and is at his best when given a chance to pool these influences to create something brand new.
 

  Director / Writer / Self-Shooter  

Nick is renowned as one of the best creative Directors in the industry. 

He's extremely versatile and experienced across a range of genres including brand, drama and documentary. 

His track record speaks for itself winning over 100 awards in the last 20 years at various festivals for his outstanding films and their effective communication.

Nick has a real passion for his craft. No film is too big or too small – he can work efficiently whatever the budget, often self-shooting when the occasion demands which he greatly enjoys. 

But ultimately what drives him is his ability to question people’s attitudes and encourage the audience to think differently .     

 Director

  Story. Story. Story.

Steve is a storyteller.

Whether it’s one of a new strategy

or of personal human experience,

every film needs a story.

Steve will find it, tell it compellingly

and make sure it hits home.

From BBC news documentaries to

ITV and C4 drama,

Steve’s award-winning background

spans wide broadcast experience,

more recently used on

branded content, commercials and

hard-hitting safety films.

If you need a film to resonate

emotionally, look no further.

All you need is story.

What’s yours?

 Director

  Tim has been working in the world of film and TV for more than 30 years having cut his directing teeth in the hi-energy ‘youth’ market.    

Fashion, sports and rockumentary spots for MTV gave Tim the opportunity to experiment and he has since brought his unique eye to commercials, promos, corporate brand films and high-end documentaries. 

In the last 15 years Tim’s work has included numerous projects for clients in the energy sector, taking him to platforms, installations and refineries across Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. 

Tim’s work in this arena combines his skill as a documentary-maker with an excellent all-round knowledge of the energy industry. 

Director 

 Jamie is an accomplished single and multi-camera studio and OB director that producers, editors and execs can rely on to deliver a clear creative vision and direction to their shows. 

Jamie's output spans entertainment, reality, factual observational, factual entertainment, cookery and children's comedy. He is also a well-established commercials and branded content director for TV and Cinema. 

With such a diverse career as a single and multi camera director, series producer and executive producer, Jamie's key strengths include managing productions of all sizes, including initial conception, crewing and casting to transmission.     

Editor

Russ has been bringing stories to life for over twenty years. 

He’s enjoyed working on commercials, brand films,  TV docs, music promos, shorts and features - scooping up dozens of IVCA/EVCOM/Cannes/NYF awards 

in the process.  

Happy clients include everyone from Ch4, Sky and the BBC to Google, Rolls-Royce, Sony and Barclays.  

Russ recognises the power of great audio, and loves to find that sweet spot where sound and vision combine perfectly to make a film really soar.   

He’s fun to work with and always focussed on a simple goal: to create films that engage, entertain and truly deliver.  

 Editor / Colour Correction

 With over 25 years' editing experience, Dublin-born Phil has worked on a wide variety of programmes ranging from music promos, corporate and web to 

broadcast television.  

He's equally at home cutting on Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve & Avid -  whichever works best for the project and is  particularly strong with cutting music to picture and really making them work together.    

Over the past few years Phil has added colour correction to his skill set. 

 Editor / Director 

Mark has a background in editing high-end shows such as Black Mirror, Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, Taboo, Outnumbered, Unforgotten and The Crown.  

He's directed and produced two feature films. The first, 4.3.2.1, an urban teen flick was released by Universal and sold to 19 territories. His second, The Dark Channel is a sci-fi dystopian noir, currently in post.

Mark  started his career in music videos, directing and producing promos for artists as diverse as The Kills, P J Harvey, Funeral 4 A Friend, The Corrs and James Blunt, whilst delivering short-form corporate work for bp, Mercedes, Atlantic Records,  Mix Mag, Kerrang!, Pizza Hut etc. 

In 2020 Mark also helped set up the online platform Bywire News, a hub for all independent journalism, specialising in video content.  

 Editor 

With 17 years of experience in the media, TV and film industry, James has planned, cut and delivered hundreds of films for a huge range of clients. 

He's worked on everything from award-winning dramas and heart-warming documentaries to slick show reels and luxurious promotions for arts and culture brands.  

James has worked with some truly superb teams editing films which have picked up 13 high profile awards at EVCOM , the New York Film and TV Festival and the Cannes Film Festival.  

 Editor   

Alex is a fast, creative and accomplished editor.
 

With 15 years of varied industry experience, his career has taken him from the freezing wilderness of the Yukon to the plush edit suites of Soho, working across broadcast documentaries, music videos, commercials and online branded content campaigns.
 

A real all-rounder with excellent technical abilities, Alex always goes above and beyond to tell his clients' stories with style and sensitivity.
 

Recent credits include campaigns for brands as varied as Rolex, Castrol, Tesco, Workday and bp, as well as major broadcasters such as BBC and Discovery.

Editor

Andy's easy-going demeanour - together with three  decades of experience in the production industry - makes him the go-to editor for many of his extensive list of clients.

He's worked across just about every film genre from broadcast documentary to on-line promos but Andy is best known for his talent for cutting to music.

He's cut music videos and documentaries for many of the world's most famous bands and artists - work that's been truly treasured by thousands of fans around the world for years. 

You could say that Andy's a bit of a 

legend himself!

   Director of Photography 

Ian is a 29-year veteran of the production industry working across the broadcast and corporate sectors. 

He's has worked across a wide variety of subjects and genres with a particular focus on high-end corporate films and promos for banking, automotive, energy and technology brands.

Colleagues and clients  value Ian's calmness under pressure. He adapts smoothly and skilfully as a situation demands to ensure we get the very best out of every day of filming. 

Camera Assistant / Operator  

For the past fourteen years Poe has made a successful career as a freelance camera assistant working across the broadcast, 

on-line and corporate sectors. 

Through practical, on-the-job experience he's become highly skilled in working with a wide variety of camera, lighting and grip equipment. 

Crews lucky enough to work with Poe always talk about his energy - which seems boundless , his quiet efficiency and high professional standards. Poe's passion for production makes him the go-to assistant for many DPs.

   Director of Photography  

Steve has worked in the TV industry since the satellite revolution, having started at SIS, MTV and Sky .

Having become freelance in the '90's he's worked on all aspects of TV , corporate films, commercials, pop promos and feature films.

He is known for being fast at setting up, and never missing the action. This stems from his news and current affairs background; never a bad thing to be quick around news!

Steve continues to shoot a lot of music based-programmes, including ( since 2000) Glastonbury and the Brits.

Photographer

'I love what I do especially all the different new approaches and excitement that come with each commission. Always loved meeting all kinds of people and my alternate dream job would be to be an interviewer / podcast host in the style of Tim Ferris.

Just about half of my career was spent shooting  international  magazines and newspapers and half in commercial and corporate so I feel like I can bring out the essence of the brand story in every job.'

Stuart has a UK CAA  Commercial License for Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA ) for <7kg Aerial work.

 Photographer (US)

Marc Morrison is an Austin-based advertising photographer who has been shooting worldwide campaigns more than 15 years, Marc’s commissions have ventured into various genres. He has photographed numerous advertising campaigns for major agencies; BBDO, Campbell Ewald, Purple Strategies, Inc Design , Ogilvy & Mather, The Team, FleishmanHillard and TMP Worldwide.

His portraiture includes everyone from celebrities to Fortune 500 CEOs and world leaders. And Marc’s work has appeared in countless outlets like Fortune, Forbes, The Verge, TIME, Rolling Stone, Essence, New York Times, Golf Digest and Sports Illustrated. 

Drone Pilot (US)

  Yesenia is an experienced drone pilot with specialism in corporate and documentary films. She has a reputation for being friendly and easy to work with. In Yese's own words, 'I  strive to be versatile, prepared and disciplined to meet the needs of my clients. This allows my  creativity to flow while also keeping outside influences in mind.' 

Outside work, Yese enjoys spending time with her dog around her home in 

Austin, Texas.

Photographer
Richard is a corporate lifestyle photographer whose approach reflects his grounding in photojournalism at the London College of Printing. 

He specialises in providing powerful images to leading global brands 

and institutions.

His work has been shown in the National Portrait Gallery and his recent commissions include official campaigns for David Cameron and Boris Johnson.

His photography spearheads key campaigns, shaping and strengthening brand values. Richard is the sole brand development photographer for McDonald’s globally.  

 Portrait Photographer

'My uncle adam has hair as messy as a bird's nest. He is always wearing t-shirts with things like punk on them. 

My uncle adam is always calling his wife princess and talking 

in funny ways. 

My uncle adam acts like he is only five and is always tickling me. 

My uncle adam is always takeing photes of me and my brother because he is a phottographer'. 

Anna Lawrence-Wasserberg - Aged 7. 

Click here for more about Adam and his amazing portraits.

Time-Lapse Photographer

  With a background in graphic design, Chris has worked in the creative industry for nearly thirty years. 

Always a keen stills photographer, Chris began experimenting with time-lapse photography in 2008. Since then, he’s gone on to become one of the UK’s most in-demand time lapse specialists with his work seen widely across broadcast, corporate and commercial productions. He is featured in the Getty footage library.

His working style is meticulous and combines his main passions: the outdoors, creating beautiful imagery and spending hours alone with his dog, Stanley.

 Prompting 

  Joe has been a familiar face on countless productions for over 25 years. She started up her company, Scriptease Television,  in 2010. She owns and supplies her own kit for every conceivable set-up from multi-cam studio set ups, music shows, live events including awards shows and conferencing and OB and location shoots.

Joe's list of clients and productions is truly dizzying. From the BAFTAs, the BRITs and Mobo Awards to the Turner Prize and the Miranda Hart show and  corporate productions in their hundreds.

Experience is all!

 Hair  & Makeup 

Katie now has ten feature film credits as Hair and Makeup Designer under her belt.

She trained at Delamar Academy and has risen to the challenge of working on contemporary productions in a wide range of genres including action, thrillers, horror, drama and comedy as well as high end commercials for brands including Rolex, Clark’s, Treatwell and Guinness.

She’s great at managing her team and forming strong working relationships with talent and Production equally. Katie is based in London but enjoys working worldwide. 

 Composer & Arranger

Laurence is a composer based in London working theatre and on screen. 

His internationally acclaimed musical ‪Tomorrow Morning was nominated for Best New Off-Broadway Musical in the Outer Critics' Circle Awards of 2011, won the Chicago Jeff Award for Best Musical in 2009 and has played around the world on four continents in six languages, with three international cast albums. 

On screen he composed the score for the independent film Last Laugh (Visualize Films/Carnaby), plus he has created music for bp-tv, Nickelodeon, Dandy Productions and Cancer Research UK. He is currently creating music for The Duke of York Mysteries 

(Visualize Films).