What I do…
Pitching & Presenting
In the meeting, on the mic, for TV, live events documentary, branded content and keynotes. Comfortable across long-form interviews and presenting concepts to senior executives and creatives.
Creative Consultancy
A focused engagement for individuals or organisations at a creative crossroads or the start of a new project. Built on thirty years of developing ideas across multiple disciplines.
Bespoke Projects
Original creative concepts built from scratch — across music, screen, interactive media and long-form storytelling. For organisations and individuals who want something that has never existed before.
More details on past projects on this page.
Writing / Acting
Film, TV and audio drama. Screen Actors Guild Member. Particular interest in character-driven independent projects. Showreel and credits available on request. Further details on this can be found here. Also, a songwriter.
Podcast Hosting
Available to develop, host or consult on podcast formats. Experienced across long-form interview, narrative and ideas-led shows.
I’ve created and hosted two podcasts: Crowd Scene and 2269, available on all podcast platforms.
Creative Development Process Designer
To help shape and develop original content, as well as support artists and improve creative cultures, I’ve defined and introduced creative development pipelines — from brief, to prototype, through production — for several organisations, including The Space, The Third Floor VR, and Sony’s story team. I also enjoy mentoring supported numerous artists in fine tuning their pitches and proposals for funding.
Pitching & Presenting
I’ve given talks on creativity, interactive narratives and crafting a pitch at the BFI, Oxford Collective, Evolution Studios, Sheffield DocFest, Egon Zehnder and the National School of Film & Television.
To secure funding and/or creative sign-off, I’ve also successfully presented original concepts at the highest levels, including concept pitches to John Lasseter, CCO of Pixar, and Shuhei Yoshida, President of PlayStation.
Consultant — Creative Skills
Creative Development
Developed and directed original projects for Sony PlayStation, CNN, BBC, The Third Floor, Mesmerise, Wide Learning, Developed original prototypes at Sony PlayStation with Pixar's story department
Pitched and sold original pitches to CNN (‘The War Room’) and to Time-Warner’s Little, Brown & Co. (2DO Before I Die).
Designed creative development pipeline for £18 million BBC/Arts Council fund -
Counselled artists one-on-one at The Space, shaping ideas into fundable proposals
Extensive eperience working across a range of content platforms (VR/AR, film, audio, publishing)
Developed the podcast formats for Crowd Scene and 2269
Developed the animated series ‘Quicksights’ for Wide Learning
Taught "How to Craft a Pitch" at National Film and Television Schoo
Deep resource of visual and historical references to draw from
Strategic Storytelling
Use storytelling to make complex ideas accessible and compelling -
Bridges creative practice and strategic planning (not just theory, but making)
Co-founded the 2269 Project, a 250-year story framework for long-term thinking
Has pitched and presented original concepts at the highest levels, including Shuhei Yoshida, president of PlayStation and CCO of Pixar, John Lasseter
Directed multiple interactive narratives
Directed visual branding and re-branding for multiple orgs
Experience adapting IP to new media
Experience constructing dozens of pitch decks
Defining story structure
Experience directing promo videos for multiple projects and orgs
Experience directing actors in motion-capture at Imaginarium Studios
Team Building & Mentorship
Move groups from ambitious concepts to shared vision and actionable plans
Host weekly podcast conversations that draw out insights and build community
Designed and delivered learning experiences for creative teams and leaders
Create space for honest reflection, peer learning, and strategic clarity
Responsible for leading on projects with budgets of £1million plus
Client facing - extensive experience
Excellent communicator
Experienced team manager
Strategic support to business development
Supportive mentor to creative talent
Self-starter / pro-active
Have interviewed over 40 entrepreneurs about business development and leadership
Facilitated annual 2269 gatherings for six years, bringing together diverse participants