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Theo Williams

SERIES PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, EDIT PRODUCER & FILM EDITOR

BASES IN LONDON & WALES

Selected Credits

DIGGING FOR BRITAIN    BBC2                                                                                Series Producer/Director, Series 9 & 10
Professor Alice Roberts zig zags across the UK uncovering the most compelling archaeology digs as they happen. After 5 years languishing on BBC4 I led the push to bring the D4B brand back onto primetime. My small team filmed dozens of dig stories and spin-off science features, I also set up and directed an ambitious tent-based studio strand, finally corralling multiple remote edits to create 12 episodes across 2 series which was a hit for BBC2.       Rory Wheeler, Rare TV/ Simon Young, BBC

Mr BATES Vs THE POST OFFICE: The Real Story   ITV1                                                                            Film Editor 1 x 50’
Surely the most compelling true tale of corporate betrayal in recent years. With great testimonial interviews but limited B-roll, I used creative techniques in the edit to add drama to this documentary which partnered ITVs smash hit drama series. 
Natasha Bondy, Ben Gale, Little Gem TV/ Jo Clinton-Davies, ITV

BRITAIN’S MOST HISTORIC TOWNS   C4                                                                                          Series Producer 6 x 45’
Having previously directed 3 episodes, I returned to SP Series 3 of the popular history show. Careful planning & writing were required to film the series beautifully but efficiently and, with a tight edit schedule, smooth the path to delivery.
Dom Bowles, IWC Media/ Shaminder Nahal, C4

MOULIN ROUGE – YES WE CAN-CAN    BBC2                                                                                 Finishing Editor 6 x 30’
Documentary cameras are granted liberte totale at the infamous Parisian Cabaret Club. Joined the edit team to help reshape and polish all 6 episodes of the series.  Ros Ponder, Dragonfly, BBC2 Arts / Alistair Pegg

WORLDS GREATEST WARSHIPS   C5                                                                                  Series Producer/Director 3 x 45’
This 3 part factual series showcases what were once the ultimate weapons war. I acquired compelling master interviews from world experts, filmed in the USA on historic battleships and then, back in the edit, finessed delicate archive to deliver 3 ship shape shows on a tightly rationed budget.    Dom Bowles, IWC Media/ (Dom Bowles) for C5/Guy Davies C5

CAR SOS  Nat Geo                                                                 Series Producer, Season 1,   Executive Producer, Series 2,3,4 
Shaped and launched series one of the original car makeover show with a heart. Overcame the myriad management and scheduling issues that car restoration TV shows always deliver!  Now in Season 12.
Alan Hayling, Renegade Pictures/ Carolyn Payne, Nat Geo

HOW DID THEY BUILD THAT?  Smithsonian  Channel                                                        Series Edit Producer, Series 1 & 2
How did architects, engineers and builders create some of the world’s most extreme structures and buildings? Watch this 10 part series about cutting edge construction engineering to find out. Hit series for Smithsonian.
Charlie Bunce, Curve Media

SUNDERLAND ‘TIL I DIE     Netflix                                                                                                         Series Edit Producer
Edit produced one episode of season 1 and returned to Series EP Season 2.
Richard Cooke, Ben Turner, Fulwell 73

GOLD RUSH – WHITE WATER   Discovery US                                                                         Series Edit Producer, Season 1
A new Gold Rush unscripted reality spinoff. I oversaw editorial content for multiple edits and complex explanatory GFX right through to final post.  James Bates, Raw TV

THE SECRET WORLD OF POSH PETS   ITV1                                                                                       Series Producer 6 x 30’
Hit ob-doc series that lifts the lid on the extreme end of Britain’s exploding £6 billion a year pet pampering and breeding industry. Narrated by Greta Scacchi.   Nick Hornby - Optomen. Kate Teckman - ITV1

SUPERCAR MEGABUILD –   Nat Geo                                                                                                       Executive Producer
Take a top of the range car and somehow make it even better; supercharge an Aston Martin, make a Rolls Royce into a drift car or a G Wagen a panic room on wheels. Built team, designed and set up car workshop/studio, created and managed car modification narratives, maintained key relationshipsrelationships.
Rick Murray, Shine North- Nat GeoWorker Bee

INSIDE THE VETS.   UKTV                                                                                                Produced, Directed & Edited Pilot
Created proof of concept taster episode of a rig show based in a busy veterinary practice specializing in exotic animals. Went on to be commissioned by UKTV.  Brown Bob Productions for UKTV

THE NICK     ITV                                                                                                                             Location Series Producer
Managed multi agency access to access the work of all levels of Brighton police force during 4 rollercoaster months.. Re-commissioned. Renegade Pictures ITV Richard Klein

RENAULT TV                                                                                                                                                     Series Editor
for 14 months I oversaw dozens of hours of car themed programme production for the French car maker’s own satellite TV channel. Created formats, managed client relationship and delivered premium branded content.
IWC Media / Publicis Entertainment

LAVERSTOKE MILL, A GRAND RESTORATION  Nat Geo                                                           Series Director /Camerman
Commercially funded by Bacardi to promote Bombay Sapphire gin, I directed and filmed a 3 part ob-doc series following the 2 year long restoration and conversion of this historic Victorian Paper Mill into a state of the art eco friendly gin distillery.  Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.  Alan Hayling, Renegade/ Nat Geo, Carolyn Payne.

WOOLLY MAMMOTH – THE AUTOPSY    C4                                                                         Location Director/Cameraman
Filmed and directed crucial sequences for a historic autopsy of a remarkably intact mammoth on location in Irkutsk, Siberia, the world’s coldest city.  Renegade Pictures

CAR OF THE YEAR       DAVE CHANNEL                                                                                          Series Director  4 x 60’
Johnny Vaughan talks cars with celebrity guests and journos, plus there’s a boot load of entertainment and car reviews involving 30 new cars.  IWC Media

CARPOOL       DAVE CHANNEL                                                                                                                   Director 3 x 30’
Robert Lewellyn drives a taxi that takes celebrity passengers from A to B via great anecdotes and humour, in car rig chat show, Guests I worked with included Rob Brydon, Craig Charles & Jo Brand.  Zodiak

SCRAPHEAP CHALLENGE.  C4                                                                                         Producer/Director Series 8, 9, 10
Over 3 series I directed 5 episodes of the legendary mechanical recycling show. Co-directed Scrapheap Roadshow and 5 other episodes. Previously edited many epsiodes.  2006 - 2008 Bill Hobbins, Dom Bowles RDF

PRODUCING
Team building, managing schedules, shoots and talent on productions of all scales for major broadcasters and corporate clients 

DIRECTING
A sharp focus on pushing for the very best images and story content, crafted with creativity & efficiency, oven ready for the edit.

SHOOTING
Decades of hands on camera operating experience means anything from multicamera or simple one man band shoots can benefit

EDITING
To know the way, its best to know where you are going. Decades of crafting pictures & sound with flair and efficiency is at the heart of the Brightshade Media offering

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