Sarah Jenkins
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2013 |
Director/Producer
Television |
Spotlight BBC South West |
|
2009 |
OB Director
Performing Arts |
Children in Need BBC South West |
|
2009 |
Director/Producer
Performing Arts |
Strictly for Pudsey BBC South West |
|
2002 |
Director
Television |
Porgramme Trailers BBC South West |
|
2002 |
OB Director
Performing Arts |
Cheslea Flower Show BBC |
|
1996 |
Director/Producer
Television |
Scene South BBC South |
|
1996 |
Assistant Producer/Director
Television |
South Today BBC South |
|
1992 |
Researcher
Television |
South Today BBC South |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2009 | National Certificate in Professional Acting | Trinity College London |
2009 | Post Graduate Diploma in Acting | Drama Studio London |
2007 | Contemporary Drama | RADA |
1989 | Degree: Communication & Media Production (BA Hons) | Bournemouth University |
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About me
A highly versatile Director/Producer experienced in a wide variety of programme genres with a unique perspective having worked both behind and in front of the camera, as a professionally trained actress.Additional information:
CAREER SUMMARY
I am a highly experienced Director/Producer. I have worked on a variety of programmes, directing documentary features, studio-based live magazine programmes, promos & trailers and complex multi-camera live OBs, two of the most memorable ones included the Queen’s visit to the Chelsea Flower Show and a commorative service at Ypres. I have also been involved in the writing, direction and production of short studio and location based films and drama reconstructions. For six years I worked as the Producer of a weekly Arts programme and I also produced and directed five short French films for French Television.
ACHIEVEMENTS
“Strictly for Pudsey” Director/Producer, BBC Television
One of the highlights of my career was directing “Strictly for Pudsey”, a live version of “Strictly Come Dancing” for Children in Need. This was a huge multi-platform production, which was broadcast live on the BBC Big Screen and was praised as being “one of the most creative events I have ever seen us stage.” I subsequently produced and edited several short follow-up films for BBC1, along with various pages on the BBC website. Various spin-offs followed this programme, including our contestants sharing the stage with the “Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour”. We also made the front page spread of a BBC magazine.
“Scene South” Director/Producer, BBC Television
For over eight years I wrote, directed and produced a weekly BBC Arts programme, working in close liaison with film production companies, theatres, television production companies and well-known celebrities. I worked on every stage of production from the initial research, planning and budgeting to scripting, editing and directing the actors & contributors, both on location and in the studio.
Outside Broadcasts, Director, BBC Television
Some of the most memorable OBs I directed included the Queen’s visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, a Remembrance Service at Ypres, various sports OBs and coverage of live musical and theatrical events.
Guest Director/Producer, France 3
I produced & directed five short French films for French television.
BBC Cross-Genre Drama project
I wrote and submitted three new drama series ideas to top BBC drama executives which were very appreciatively received.
Connaught Theatre, Worthing
I helped to set up the “Worthing Film & Video Workshop” and a few years later, I was shortlisted to be on the Board of Directors at the Connaught Theatre.
SKILLS - DIRECTING
Directing both single and multi-camera, studio and location based, live and pre-recorded programmes, including documentaries, drama, music, studio-based live magazine programmes, promos, trailers and complex multi-camera live Outside Broadcasts. I have worked with a variety of directors, producers, casting directors, screen writers & agents as well as on-screen talent. I have many contacts within the film and television industry both in the UK & abroad - particularly in Los Angeles. I am an active member of the BFI and attend BAFTA and RTS events, film screenings & international film festivals. I have been described as a “highly experienced and respected director - very creative, professional and always a pleasure to work with.” I have also been praised for my “professionalism and talent” along with my “ability to remain supremely calm and unflappable under pressure during the most turbulent programmes.”
PRODUCING
As well as producing “Scene South”, a weekly BBC Arts programme, I have produced several short films and drama reconstructions, as well as five short French films for French Television. I have also produced many cross-genre programmes and marketing campaigns. This involved audience and programme research, the writing, planning, budgeting, production and scheduling of tailor made TV programmes and trailers, along with radio, online and print promotional campaigns. I have been commended for my “dedication, loyalty and endless creativity.”
EMPLOYMENT
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Director/Producer, BBC South West
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Researcher/Assistant Producer, BBC South
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Researcher, BBC South
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Advanced Multi-camera Studio Director Course (BBC)
Drama Director Course (BBC)
Contemporary Drama - Acting (RADA)
TV Trails Promotions (BBC)
Floor/Stage Manager (BBC)
Vision Mixer training (BBC)
Digital Effects training (BBC)
Edit training (BBC)
Role of 2nd AD training (BBC)
Script Breakdown (BBC)
Lead User – Broadcast computer system (BBC)
QUALIFICATIONS
Post Graduate Diploma in Acting
(Drama Studio London)
Degree BA (Hons) Communication & Media Production
(Bournemouth University)
National Certificate in Professional Acting
(Trinity College London)
A Levels - English, French, German
(Worthing Sixth Form College)
O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, French, German, Biology, Geography, History (Gaisford High School, Worthing)
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Job Titles | Writer, Director, Producer, Line Producer, Studio Producer / Director, 2nd AD (Assistant Director), Researcher, Marketing / PR, Floor Staff, Technical Director / Vision Mixer, Post Production Producer |
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Years in industry | 6+ years |