SELINA LEWIS

Self-Shooting Producer/Director
Mobile: (0044) 7812 063 247, Email: selinalewis.tv@gmail.com
Show reel available at http://www.selinalewis.com
Personal Profile

Im a creative self-shooter who likes to push boundaries and work outside of their comfort zone. Successful across a range of programme
genres including award winning primetime observational documentaries, factual entertainment formats and multi-platform packages for
the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. My specialist knowledge includes investigative research, hard-hitting frontline filming, and unearthing
untold stories with extremely challenging contributors. As well as using all formats of camera, lens, sound equipment and editing. Im
also experienced shooting abroad and dealing with foreign filming logistics in the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe - often in
highly sensitive, emotional and legally challenging environments.

Technical Equipment and Training

! Canon 5D, 7D and 1D DSLR, with prime lenses
! Sony PMW200, EX1 and EX3 Cameras
! Canon XF305 and Panasonic HVX Cameras
! Final Cut Pro Editing software
! Hostile Environment Trained (worldwide)
! PADI Advanced Dive Videographer
! BBC Full Production Health and Safety Course
! Trained Mentor for Television For Young People (TVYP)
! BBC Trained Mentor (LCMP)

Credits & Employment History

Shooting Producer/Director: Renegade Pictures for ITV1 The Nick - Current 3x60
! Brand new three-part series currently in production. With access throughout Brightons police station,
from CID units to response officers and undercover investigation staff

Shooting Producer/Director: TwoFour Broadcast for BBC1 Matt Alright: Inside Job - Current 10x60
! New series revealing the truth behind Britains rental market, with access to council housing officers
! Immersive scripting and developing a new series format closely with the presenter, door-stepping and investigating

Shooting Director: Dragonfly Film & Television for BBC2 Vets in The Disaster Zone - 2014 1x60
! Hostile Environment Trained to self-shoot in typhoon affected areas of the Philippines, following emergency vets
! Using Canon XF305 obs doc style and returning for a 2
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trip to shoot sequences with presenter Michael Mosley

Shooting Director: Transparent TV for C5 Botched Up Bodies Series 4 - 2013 6x60
! Scripting, producing and directing emotional back stories with vulnerable patients and their families
! Shooting gory surgical procedures in sterile operating theatres, whilst directing jeopardy with respected surgeons

Shooting Director: Blast Films for Channel 4 999: Whats Your Emergency Series 2 - 2013 8x60
! Directing and producing sensitive medical stories, focusing on the social issues behind each emergency
! Casting strong characters who empathise with patients and generate humour in time of crisis
! Self-shooting on the back of ambulances, in often dangerous situations, with highly emotional and delicate contributors

Shooting Director: Blast Films for BBC2 The Route Masters: Londons Night Buses - 2013 6x60
! Fly-on-the-wall filming with police and TFL staff on Londons night buses, with often violent contributors

DV Director: Blast Films for ITV1 Neighbourhood Heroes - 2013 2x60
! Casting council workers, and generating trusting relationships with them, which lead to gritty and heart-warming stories
! Self-shooting on the Canon XF305, negotiating access with both vulnerable and aggressive contributors in delicate situations

DV Director: RDF Television for BBC1 Britain Brightest - 2012/13 8x115
! Developing content ideas and shooting a series of innovative street science VTs, including hidden camera set-ups
! Juggling multiple shoots simultaneously. Edit producing packages to be fitted in between the studio set-up




DV Director: North One TV for Channel 5, Operation Homefront - 2012 6x60
! Shooting on Canon XF305, a pioneering series where redundant army soldiers help renovate dilapidated communities
! Blaging equipment and materials from suppliers, directing contributors and presenters whilst generating jeopardy on set

Camera Operator: ITV Studios, Little England 2012 6x60
! Filming gorgeous scenery including time-lapse sunrises and sets on the Canon 5D with varied lenses in France

DV Director: Reef Television for BBC, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 2012 9x60
! Shooting on Canon XF305 across France, Italy and the United Kingdom for a popular primetime antiques series
! Editorial management of stories, directing presenters and contributors, whilst generating new ideas for stories

DV Director: RDF Television for Channel 4, The Renovation Game - 2012 15x60
! Shooting on Canon XF305 for day-time home make-over programme for Channel 4
! Directing presenters, contributors and contracted builders, generating entertaining story lines, jeopardy and drama

DV Director: ITV Studios, Hoarders 2012 4x60
! Fact- Ent series helping hoarders overcome emotional traumas to fix hoarding habits, using the Canon 5D & XF305

Casting Producer: World Media Rights for Discovery Channel, Air Crash Confidential - 2011 4x60
! Sourcing and face matching over 250 contributors, professional actors and extras for a drama re-constructions
! Managing auditions, negotiating rates with very tight budget constraints and organizing databases and all casting paperwork

Casting Producer: Current TV, Male Hookers Uncovered - 2011 1x60
! Sourcing unique contributors and stories from the underground sex worker industry including abused and emotional characters
! Organising shooting schedules across the UK, which had to be discreet and mindful of the illegal activities

Producer/Edit Producer: Blue Tuna TV for Sky1, Britains Royal Polo 2011 Multiplatform
! Operating Sony EX3 and Canon 1D, securing celebrity interviews and directing x3 small crews
! Edit Producing 40 high-end NHS promotional & training videos for Europes largest hospital

Assistant Producer: Landmark Films for Sky Atlantic The Guest Wing 2011 6x30
! Sourcing hard to find contributors for an observational documentary bridging the gap between the rich and poor

Edit Producer: Doha Tribeca Film Festival (based in the Middle East) 2009 - 2010 Multiplatform
! Producing new content for young audiences both online and broadcast inc. scripting, rough cuts and directing
! Casting actors/contributors and shooting on a range of Sony tapeless cameras and Canon DSLRs

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Unit Camera Operator: MPG Media, Various Corporate Films including NHS & National Lotto 2009/11
! Interviewing high profile executives, setting up three point studio lighting, using Canon DSLRs and prime lenses

International Media and English Teacher: Lertlah School (based in Thailand) 2007 to 2009
! Developed and implemented a range of media courses including English, Maths, Journalism and Photography classes
! Coordinating staff and team training sessions, as well as designing and lesson plans and practical hands on teaching

Researcher: BBC Factual and Learning Department 2005 to 2007 various
! Programmes include; Super Vets Series 1&2, Trauma Series 4, Child Of Our Time, Rolf on Art and Media Guardian Festival

Awards and Accreditations .

Specialist Awards: Royal Court Writers Program; Imperial Society of Classical Teaching; United Kingdom Alliance of British
Theatre; Her Majestys Theatre; Enfield Festival Dialogue Skills; Ed-Excel National Theatre Diploma
Voluntary Work: Television for Young People, Community Channel, BBC Community Mentor Projects, Children in Need, Sure Start

Education

! Winchester University - 2005: Joint Honors Degree in Media Studies, Film Studies, and Drama
Grade Received = High 2.1
! Westminster Kingsway College - 2002: BTEC National Diploma in Arts and Drama Practices
Grade Received = Distinction
! Kingsmead Comprehensive - 2000: Ten GCSEs inc. Media, History, Drama, English and Art
Grades Received = As and Bs

References
Readily available on request