Sam Collins
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2022 |
Director
Film |
Gazza 35 Yard Development/ Haviland Digital/ Mark Stewart Productions/ Western Edge Pictures |
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2016 |
Assistant Producer
Television |
Football Four Eyes Football Four Eyes |
|
2015 |
Producer/ Director
Film |
Death of a Gentleman Death of a Gentleman Ltd |
|
2013 |
Producer/ Director
Online & Multimedia |
The Chuck Fleetwood-Smiths ESPN |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2006 | Postgraduate NCTJ Journalism | No Sweat Journalism Training College |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
* Award-winning documentary filmmaker with a journalistic background.* Director/ Producer, used to working in small teams and so adept across all aspects of filmmaking process; research/ development, casting talent, fundraising, production, editorial, marketing and distribution.
* Recently created and directed 'Gazza' which screened on BBC in April 2022, and has been nominated for Best Sports Documentary and shortlisted for Best Series at the 2022 Grierson Documentary Awards. 2 x 60min series constructed almost entirely from archive footage dealing with the life and career of Paul Gascoigne and his treatment at the hands of the tabloid press.
* Specialise in creating and telling important stories featuring strong characters, and producing films that can contribute to social change. My strengths are in-depth research, securing contributors – especially high-level figures – and clear and impactful story telling.
* Prior to that I developed, produced, directed and narrated an independent feature documentary uncovering corruption in the administration of cricket - 'Death of a Gentleman' - which has had theatrical release around the world, won best Documentary at the prestigious Sports Journalism Awards in February 2016 and is currently available on Netflix worldwide.
* Experienced with online and short form content; created, developed, produced and starred in web series for ESPNcricinfo.com, and assistant produced and featured in original content for NBC's Premier League football coverage.
* Having come to documentary from a background in print, multimedia and broadcast journalism (for organisations like guardian.co.uk and ESPNcricinfo), I have a wide range of skills and experience.
* I believe in doing the the hard yards necessary to make projects happen, have experience making short and long-form content, am happy leading or working within a team, and am reliable, hard working and confident under pressure.
* Can self shoot with Fuji XT2 and audio equipment if required.
* Stills photographer.
Referees:
Christopher Hird
Gareth Dodds
Contact details available on request
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Producer |
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Job Titles | Post-Production Coordinator, Script Writer, Writer, Script Editor, Director, Producer, Line Producer, Showrunner, Production Coordinator, Researcher, Videographer, Photographer, Marketing / PR, Casting Assistant, Live Programming / Broadcasting |
Years in industry | 6+ years |