Laura Craig
Producer/Director
AboutSelf shooter with experience on observational documentaries from development to edit.
I am well practiced at working in small teams, on tight budgets and quick turnaround time frames having worked on numerous productions.
A confident self shooter with experience of tapeless workflow and data wrangling on location. Extensive experience shooting on the Canon XF305, C300, Sony FS7 and both GoPro's and DJI Osmo.
Strengths include experience in contributor finding for sensitive and alternative subjects. Building strong relationships with contributors to make them feel at ease throughout the filming process, and working with them to uncover and capture the most compelling stories.
Comfortable both on location and in the office, I’m highly organised, energetic and friendly with good editorial judgement and the ability to deal with the constant changes of production whilst maintaining a positive and professional environment.
Recent work03/20Angels of the North (BBC3/BBC1)
Twenty Six 03, Shooting Producer/Director
Observational documentary series set in a Newcastle hair salon. Cross shooting on the FS7 with an AP, running a small team and shooting multi cam for bigger set ups, independently filming master IV’s. Building solid relationships with an existing set of contributors, managing stories and delivering content working closely with the SP and Exec’s.
09/19-12/19A&E After Dark (Channel 5)
Crackit Productions, Story Producer | read more…
Observational documentary series filming in a busy hospital A&E department. Negotiating and clearing access with staff members, also with external organisations including Humberside Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Based on location, using editorial judgement to have final say of stories to follow, leading a team of AP’s and researchers. Dealing with a stringent consent process in a sensitive environment, managing secondary consents.
03/19-04/19The Charlotte Show (MTV)
Appeal TV, Shooting Producer/Director | read more…
Talent led reality ob doc filming actuality and produced scenes. Cross shooting on the FS7 with an AP, managing own sound and lighting. In charge of leading a team on location, managing schedules and organising logistics.
11/18-12/18Vicky Pattison: The Break Up (TLC)
Angel Eye, Shooting Producer/Director | read more…
One hour feature length documentary, filming on location around throughout UK and Europe, shot single camera on the C300 managing my own sound and media management. Dealing with highly sensitive and emotive subjects on a quick turn around time frame. Building trust and relationships with talent and their inner circle of friends and family.
10/18-11/18Ferne McCann: First Time Mum (ITVbe)
Potato, DV Director | read more…
Observational documentary series following the story of motherhood. Shooting on the FS7 independently and cross shooting in a small team. Clearing access and releasing on the ground and setting up and organising shoots.
06/18-07/18The Arrival of Universal Credit (Channel 4)
Blast! Films, Producer | read more…
Documentary series filmed on location in Hartlepool exploring the effects of recent welfare reform. Casting and producing stories of teenagers and young vulnerable people in the local area. Gaining access to large organisations and institutions including a special educational needs academy and large scale shopping centre.
02/18-06/18Britain’s Forgotten Women (BBC3)
BBC, Producer/Director | read more…
Casting, shooting and directing short form documentary series highlighting the economic challenges faced by young women in the North East. Covering highly sensitive issues such as substance misuse, prostitution and mental health. Gaining access to charities and organisations, shooting on the FS7, managing my own sound.
10/16-12/16Supertruckers (Quest- Discovery Channel)
Lion TV, DV Director | read more…
Living on location in Yorkshire filming an access based ob doc series following a heavy haulage company. Shooting on XF305 and C300, using DJI Osmo and Go Pro’s. Working out storylines and filming sequences independently. Negotiating tricky access with the Ministry of Defence and various Police Forces. Directing drone shoots.
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