Darren Dutton 07828 904287 72 Anston Avenue 01909 487673 Worksop [email protected] Notts S81 7HT Profile

Award-winning comedy writer, RTS-nominated Director and Digital Content Creator, experienced self-shooting producer with a history of creating unique original comedy content. Highly skilled and creative editor using Premiere and FCPX. Worked full time in various roles including lecturing in FE education 1999-2016.

Employment in Media Industry

October 2019 BBC One Digital Team Edited viral mashups for promotion of “Strictly Come Dancing”.

October 2019 Hat Trick Productions/BBC One Edited viral mashup for promotion of new series of “”.

September 2019- December 2019 BBC Three Video editor and content creator for social media platforms, working in partnership with BBC One for “Strictly Come Dancing” and “The Apprentice”.

August 2019 Expectation Entertainment/C4 Edit producer on “Tez O’ Clock Show”. Working with C4 execs and managing editors to compile 3 x 60 mins recorded day before transmission.

July 2019 BBC Three Clipping up entertainment content for social media platforms inc YouTube and IGTV

June 2019 BBC Three Video editor on shortform series “No Offence But” for YouTube and IGTV.

May 2019 BBC Three Video editor and content creator for social media platforms, working in partnership with BBC One for “Eurovision 2019”.

April 2019 7 Wonder Productions Video editor - working on BBC Three commission “Deadstock”

January 2019 - April 2019 BBC Three Video editor and content creator for social media platforms, working in partnership with BBC One for “The Greatest Dancer” and “All Together Now”.

August 2018 - December 2018 BBC Three Video editor and content creator for social media platforms, working in partnership with BBC One for “Strictly Come Dancing”.

January 2018 - March 2018 BBC Three Creator/Producer/Director/Editor of BBC Three shortform commission “Political Instruments” (7 x 1 min)

August 2017 - January 2018 BBC Three Creator/Writer/Producer/Director/Offline Editor on Series 3 of BBC Three’s “Big Field”

September 2016 - April 2017 BBC Three Creator/Writer/Producer/Director/Offline Editor on Series 2 of BBC Three’s “Big Field”

September 2015 - April 2016 BBC Three Creator/Writer/Producer/Director/Offline Editor on Series 1 of BBC Three’s “Big Field”

2015 VT Editor/Contributor to “In Case You Missed It” TX pilot (BBC) ​

2012 VT Editor/Contributor to “Mashed”; 1 x Non-TX & 1 x TX pilot (Channel 4) ​

2011 Commissioned Scriptwriter for Online (BBC) ​

2010 VT Editor/Contributor to “RudeTube” (C4). VT Editor/Contributor to “2010 Unwrapped with ​

Miranda Hart” (BBC). Sketch Writer for “It’s Paul Burling!” (ITV). Placement on “Friday Night Dinner” (C4). VT Editor/Contributor for “The Xtra Factor” (ITV)

2009 Co-Creator/Writer of “Mark’s Brilliant Blog”, TX Pilot and Online Web Series (BBC). ​

2008 Co-Creator/Writer of “Torn Up Tales”, TX Pilot 1 x 30m (BBC). ​

2008 Co-Creator/Writer/Director of “Torn Up Tales”, Taster (C4). ​

2007 Commissioned Scriptwriter for “Mark’s Home Videos” sitcom 2 x 30m (BBC) ​

2006 Creator/Writer/Director of “Mark’s Home Videos”, TX Pilot as part of ​ “Funny Cuts” series (E4).(Nominated Best Comedy RTS North West 2006)

2005 Sketch Writer for “Stupid – Series 2” (CBBC) ​

2004 Development – “Mighty Truck Of Stuff” (CBBC) ​

2003 BBC Three New Comedy Awards – Sketch writer winner (BBC) ​

Employment in Education

January 2019 – February 2019 Grimsby Institute (via JJFOX) Short term cover for UAL Media Production sessions

January 2018 – July 2018 Provide Education Cover Supervisor / Supply Teacher. Delivering lessons often at short notice at a variety of different schools and Post-16 settings.

October 2007- December 2016 North Nottinghamshire College, Worksop Lecturer in BTEC Edexcel Creative Media Production. Planning and delivering high quality teaching sessions. Assessing student work, providing written feedback and tracking progress. Supporting learners in tutorials to discuss progress and set targets. Monitoring attendance and punctuality.

2004- 2007 North Nottinghamshire College, Worksop Media Instructor, Sessional Lecturer across Media, Music, Art & Design & Performing Arts, ​ delivering practical-based sessions and assessing technical skills.

2001- 2004 North Nottinghamshire College, Worksop Audio Visual Technician for Creative Arts, Sessional Lecturer across Media, Music, Art & Design & Performing Arts. Supporting teaching staff with their audio/visual needs.

1999- 2001 North Nottinghamshire College, Worksop Lecturer in Popular Music

Education

2007-8 Hallam University - PGCE - Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education ​ 2002-3 North Nottinghamshire College - City & Guilds Teaching Adult Learners 7307 ​ 1993-6 Metropolitan University - BA (Hons) Creative Arts 2.1 ​ 1990-3 Preston College - A Levels inc. English, Music, Theatre Studies, Music Technology. ​ ​ ​ 1985-90 Blackpool Collegiate - GCSEs inc. English, Maths, Music, French, German. ​

Training and Development

Safe Management of Productions (BBC/Skillset 2016) Prevent Training (2015, updated online 2017, copy of certificate available) Safeguarding and Child Protection Training (NNC in-house 2010, updated online 2017, copy of certificate available) Equality and Diversity Training (NNC in-house 2010, updated online 2017, copy of certificate available) WJEC Film Studies Training (2012-13) Anti-Racist Training (NNC in-house 2012) Digital Broadcasting Training (NEF, 2009)

Further Information Full Driving Licence Current DBS certificate, subscribed to the update service.

References available upon request