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Sonia Anderson Producer | Director | Writer
Mobile: 07930 854 402 | Email: [email protected]
IMDb Profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2078601/
2004 – 2021: Freelance P/D | Edit Producer | Archive Producer
Proven, successful track record of delivering documentaries in the biography, music and history genres for US & UK networks, international broadcasters, worldwide VOD and theatrical release.
Programmes have been acquired globally and aired on Netflix, Channel 5, Sky Arts, History Channel, Channel 4, A&E Networks, FUSE TV, BET, Amazon Prime, SBS Broadcasting, Canal+, Foxtel Australia, Globo TV, STARZ, RTE, Canal+, Arte, France Télévisions and Disney Nat Geo, along with many other international broadcasters.
TESTIMONIALS
"Sonia is a highly experienced producer, director and archive producer who is super-efficient, highly creative and a joy to work with - an asset to any production." Christopher Walker (Series Producer/Director)
“Sonia is the most talented documentary producer, writer, director we have ever worked with! Check out her work on 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: SO PERFECT, PINK: STAYING TRUE, KATY PERRY: GETTING INTIMATE, HENDRIX ON HENDRIX and more!” Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO, Vision Films Inc.
“Sonia is an excellent producer and director. She is also an excellent writer and researcher. I would not hesitate to hire her again.” Gary Shoefield, Director of Programming, FilmOn TV Networks
KEY SKILLS
• Creation of treatment, budget and production schedule • Pre-production research • Practiced at gaining access/conducting interviews with high profile talent and expert contributors • Highly experienced in conducting interviews and compiling questions • Archive Producer – archive contacts worldwide – solid negotiation skills • Scripting – writing compelling scripts that really engage the viewer • Edit Producer - overseeing a smooth post-production process to deliver films on time with no off screen drama • Cast/Direct VO • Produce sizzles/trailers • Management of production documentation • Highly accountable • Solid organisational skills - meticulous attention to detail • Mac & PC literate • Clean driving license
2004 – 2021
OPTOMEN TELEVISION [July – Sep 2021] JOHNNY & AMBER: WHO DO YOU BELIEVE? Archive Producer | 2-Part Documentary | Discovery Channel
RACHEL NICKELL: MY MOTHER’s MURDER [June 2021] Production Company: Monumental Pictures Archive producer | 60’ Documentary | Channel 4
CASTLE ENTERTAINMENT [Dec 2020 – May 2021] Director/Producer – Delivery of Sizzle reels for documentary pitches
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Archive producer – remote working [Mar – Nov 2020] Development & Production Media Department
THE DECADE THE MUSIC DIED [2019] Production Company: Somethin’ Else Archive producer | 70’ Documentary | Sky Arts
THOMAS COOK: THE RISE & FALL OF BRITIAN’S OLDEST TRAVEL AGENT [2019] Production Company: ITN Productions Archive producer | 60’ Documentary |Channel 4
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/WRITER OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTARIES:
DIANA: THE PRINCESS WHO CHANGED THE ROYALS [2020] Production Company: Screenbound Entertainment Group 90’ Documentary | Channel 5 https://www.my5.tv/diana-the-princess-who-changed-the-royals/season-1
PHILIP: THE MAN BEHIND THE THRONE [2019] Production Company: RAW Video Interview Producer | 90’ Documentary
BATTLE OF DUNKIRK FROM DISASTER TO TRIUMPH [2018] Production Company: Premiere Picture 72’ Documentary |HISTORY Channel TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpBanJx-3yM
ELON MUSK: THE REAL LIFE IRON MAN [2018] Production Company: Premiere Picture 74’ Documentary | Amazon Prime | Disney Nat Geo TRAILER https://www.amazon.com/Elon-Musk-Real-Life-Iron/dp/B07KSF59T8
BOWIE: THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE WORD [2016] Production Company: Screenbound Entertainment Group 90’ Documentary |Netflix https://www.vogue.fr/fashion-culture/article/the-top-5-music- documentaries-to-watch-on-netflix-in-july
SAM SMITH: DREAMS COME TRUE [2015] Production Company: Odeon Entertainment 70’ Documentary | London Live | Amazon Prime | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9_T-gkQLn0
FIFTY SHADES UNCOVERED [2015] Production Company: Odeon Entertainment 70’ Documentary | SKY ARTS | London Live | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kntHKHO6xJI
5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: SO PERFECT [2014] Production Company: Odeon Entertainment 70’ Documentary | Amazon Prime TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB3K6IhRh_U
KATY PERRY: GETTING INTIMATE [2014] Production Company: Raw Video / Celebration Entertainment 77’ Documentary| GLOBO TV | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfXYLmaZxZU
PINK: STAYING TRUE [2013] Production Company: Raw Video / Celebration Entertainment 60’ Documentary| Foxtel Australia, ARTE France | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi2135861529
HENDRIX ON HENDRIX [2013] Production Company: Orbital Media Group 60’ Documentary | SKY Bio USA | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMGy-VRwiZ0
ONE DIRECTION: ALL FOR ONE [2012] - British Phonographic Industry, Certified Platinum 2014 Production Company: Orbital Media Group 60’ Documentary | Transmission Films | Starz TV TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9IcpXbIAXo
PINK FLOYD BEHIND THE WALL [2012] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary | SKY Arts| ARTE | Canal+ | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HCITEX0DTo
LADY GAGA: ONE SEQUIN AT A TIME [2011] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary | MTV | GLOBO TV | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJhxFV92l5A
LED ZEPPELIN: DAZED & CONFUSED [2010] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary|BIO. Channel US & UK l SKY Arts | Ovation |Worldwide release TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM6jG6OxfjE
MICHAEL JACKSON: THE INSIDE STORY [2010] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary, Investigation| FUSE & BET Channel USA TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhs4rWl3qy4
AND RONSON PLAYED GUITAR… [2010] Production Company: Spontanuity Films / Suzi Ronson 60’ Documentary - Scripted and voiced by David Bowie [unreleased]
SEX PISTOLS: AGENTS OF ANARCHY [2009] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary | MTV | SKY Arts | Canal+ TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGIDY-yfI84
MARILYN MANSON: INNER SANCTUM [2009] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKHOHULBH8k
BRITNEY SPEARS: UNBREAKABLE [2008] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvVOfpRbxOM
MICHAEL JACKSON UNMASKED [2008] Production Company: Entertain ME 60’ Documentary | BET Channel USA | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbRlqyOL-H8
BOB MARLEY: FREEDOM ROAD [2007] Production Company: Orbital Media Group 60’ Documentary | SKY Bio | Worldwide release: All Media TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXfv3LDUjC4
THIN LIZZY OUTLAWED: THE REAL PHIL LYNOTT [2006] Production Company: Orbital Media Group 90’ Documentary | SKY Bio | RTE Television TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39bici5Vh2k
JIMI HENDRIX: FEEDBACK [2005] Production Company: Orbital Media Group 60’ Documentary | SKY Arts TRAILER https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/jimi-hendrix-feedback/id537115974
VIVA JOE STRUMMER: THE CLASH AND BEYOND [2005] Production Company: Orbital Media Group 60’ Documentary | SKY Arts TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zivw8Md5Fdc
MARC BOLAN: RIDE ON [2005] Assistant Producer/Researcher | 60’ Biopic | SKY Arts Production Company: Orbital Media Group | Director: Mike Parkinson TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40fpuZeijVI
JIMI HENDRIX: THE LAST 24 HOURS [2004] Assistant Producer/Researcher | 60’ Biopic | SKY Arts Production Company: Orbital Media Group | Director: Mike Parkinson TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVetJ407n_k
1999 – 2004: PRODUCTION MANAGER - Silver Road Studios [Broadcast Facility & Post Production House] White City, London W12 7SG
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate and commercial productions - from ideas generation and creation of budgets – shoot logistics /set construction – to post-production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Write proposals / Create and manage budgets • Research / Pre-production reference gathering • Manage production documentation: contracts /call sheets/cue sheets • Prop & wardrobe hire / Set creation & dressing for dramatic reconstruction • Cast Artists/Extras / V/O • Oversee edits
Clients included BBC TV, Tiger Aspect, Barclays Bank, Marks & Spencer, Tetley, McGraw Hill, British Transport Police, The London Metal Exchange, Barnardo’s and Age Concern.