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Madeleine chats with Danny Spencer about his journey to becoming a cameraman, and how life might have panned out if he hadn’t gone down that path.  They talk the best and toughest filming locations, including that time when Danny camped with reindeer in Siberia…  Also read on to find out

From humble beginnings as a runner for HBO Sports at Wimbledon, Phil Jennings is now a successful TV Music Director boasting clients such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky Arts having worked with a long list of artists including Sir Elton John, Take That, Kasabian, The Cure, Chris

New members of staff are becoming a bit like buses round here. We don't have any for months and then three all arrive at TCC Towers on the same day! Please say Hi to Shuhebur, Jay and Madeleine. Shuhebur Rahman - Accounts Assistant The sporting achievements of our accounts department continue to grow

Danielle chats with DOP Charlie about feasting on fish heads, hunting for zombies and the odourous side effects of shooting in extreme locations. You’ve worked all over the world as Director of Photography, out of the 100 or so countries you have shot in, where are the best and worst places,

Creative, dedicated and with a cracking sense of humour, Matt Tidmarsh is one of our lovely Northern Editors. Based in Manchester, Matt has worked extensively for the BBC, Cactus Media and ITV among a number of other clients. Launching a successful career from a chance break in Children’s, Matt’s career began

Having been to BVE in previous years I knew exactly what I was in for - stand upon stand of shining gear and kit that I could only fathom a guess at from bits and pieces I have picked up from our freelancers. That camera with eight arms and propellers?

Bethani is our lovely Manchester based Stylist, whose style icons include FKA Twigs and Elizabeth Taylor in “Anthony & Cleopatra” (if you take a look at Bethani’s hairstyle I’m sure you will see why!) A graduate from Leeds University in Fashion Innovation & Communications, Bethani has spent the 4 years since

It’s been nearly a decade since Dominic Husband boarded a fast train from Plymouth to London in 2007 to meet The Crewing Company. Since then, Dom has gone from strength to strength in his career becoming not only one of best known faces on the books, but also the most

The term multi-skilled is not ill-suited to describe Gonçalo Perdigão. Our passionate Portuguese Designer is well versed in almost all aspects of design and post production. Innovative and creative, Goncalo loves a challenge and as such has worked on a diverse range of projects that really does make him stand

Danielle caught up with Rob on one of his rare off days for an insight into what it is like to travel the world, film with stars like David Beckham and create content viewed in 167 countries (presumably not all at the same time!) Rob is one of those freelancers that