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clips and stills courtesy of Channel 4/4 Learning

 

'Geographical Eye Over Britain' (Series prod, prod/dir and DV dir; YTV for Channel 4.  10x20min.)
From energy in Scotland to trawlers in the Channel; strong graphics, archive, aerials and even underground filming ensured three series of this successful strand.
"...models of excellent educational broadcasting" - Times 
"...the hard question in this week's look at important geographical issues through the eyes of individuals" - The Guardian


'Geographical Eye Over Asia: Indonesia' (Producer and edit director; IBT/YTV for Channel 4.
 2 of 5x20min.)
Destruction and survival on the slopes of an active volcano plus a portrait of life in Jakarta for Zaini's family, facing eviction from the city's growing financial centre.

 


camera Flip Koopzieck

camera Peter Murphy

'Geographical Eye Over Africa: Nigeria' (researcher and assoc. producer; IBT/YTV for Channel 4.   
3 of 5x20min.)

Impact of water projects in the North, lives of teenage girls in the rural North and South  and a comparison of life for rich and poor in Lagos. 


also:
'Changing China' (Edit director; IBT/YTV for Channel 4. 1 of 5x30min.)
Reasons behind the massive 3 Gorges Dam project - and likely impacts. 


'Benin, an African Kingdom' (res./ass. prod; YTV/IBT for Channel 4. 5x20min.)
A blend of drama, documentary, dance and animation to illustrate a rich cultural history.