Ros Edwards Series Producer, Series Director, Edit Producer & Shooting PD m: +44 (0)7974 444064 [email protected] showreel: vimeo.com/166181614

I am creative, resourceful and versatile Series Producer, Series Director, drama doc director, shooting PD and Edit Producer with an experienced editorial eye. I have a worked across a range of genres including factual, factual entertainment, children's, observational documentary, presenter led docs and drama-documentaries.

KEY SKILLS: Over 20 years programme making experience Worked for a variety of broadcasters (including BBC, ITV, Ch4, Ch5 and Reelz) Experience working with talent (Stephen Fry, Katie Derham, Kirstie Allsopp, , , Ben Fogel, Annie Lennox, Kristen Davis). Proficient self shooter – Sony FS7/500/700/A7s, Canon C300/C100 as well as experienced use of minicams, sound (mixer) & lighting (electrically instructed) My own kit includes C100 with ninja blade, 7D, genie timelapse, lenses, slider, mics, tripods, lights Broad knowledge of safe working practices Editing on Avid Xpress Pro & Final Cut Pro

PRODUCTIONS: 'AUTOPSY: THE LAST HOURS OF...' Series Producer 2018 Medical drama documentary celebrating the lives of iconic figures. 26x1hr, Potato, Reelz (& Channel 5) Execs: Suzy Davis and Ed Taylor

‘BREAKING THE BAND’ Series Producer 2017/18 Drama doc exploring the breakup of iconic bands including Fleetwood Mac and the Beatles. 8x1hr, Potato for Reelz Execs: Ed Taylor & Phil Mount

'AUTOPSY: THE LAST HOURS OF...' Producer Director 2016/2017 Drama doc examining various deaths including Judy Garland, James Brown and Patrick Swayze 6x1hr, Potato, Reelz (& Channel 5) SP: Suzy Davis, Execs: Ed Taylor & Clare Hollywood

'ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG IN THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN' Prime time documentary series exploring the Arctic (Ep 2). Edit Producer 2015 1x1hrs, Shiver, ITV1 SP: Jamie Batten, Exec: Jeremy Phillips

'A QUESTION OF CHARACTER? ' Producer Director 2014/2015 Katie Derham debates the importance of developing character and values in young people. 1x1hr, Documentary for The Moment, previously One Two Four Exec: Reem Nouss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvOI6riltzw

'AUTOPSY: THE LAST HOURS OF...' Series Director 2014 Primetime drama doc and the highest selling non-scripted programming in ITV GE’s history. Included examining the autopsies of Michael Hutchence, Karen Carpenter, Elvis Presley and River Phoenix. 6x1hr, Potato, Channel 5 SP: Kevin Lane, Exec: Ed Taylor

'KIRSTIE'S FILL YOUR HOUSE FOR FREE' Shooting PD 2014 Kirstie Allsopp helps people transform their homes with furniture that's been sourced for free. 6x1hr, Raise the Roof, SP: Amy Walker, Exec: Sarah Walmsley

'I NEVER KNEW THAT ABOUT BRITAIN' Series Director 2013 Prime time series exploring Britain's rich and surprising history. Oversaw whole series and main camera for 3 shows. Presented by Paul Martin, historian Suzannah Lipscomb and scientist Steve Mould. 8x30mins, Potato, ITV1 SP: Kate Jackson, Exec: Ed Taylor

'BRITAIN'S SECRET TREASURES' Shooting PD 2012/2013 Made in collaboration with the and anchored by presenters Bettany Hughes and Michael Buerk with an array of roving reporter celebrity guests and experts. All self shot on Sony 500. 2x 30mins, ITV Studios, ITV1 SP: Jon Stephens, Exec: Ed Taylor

'BRITAIN'S SECRET HOMES' Director 2013 Directed multi-camera links for this prime time history series with Bettany Hughes and Michael Buerk. 5x1hr, ITV Studios, ITV1 SP: Michael Waterhouse, Exec: Ed Taylor

'HARBOUR LIVES' Producer Director 2012 Ben Fogel presents series following the intriguing lives of people living in Poole and Dorset. 8x30mins, ITV Studios, ITV1 SP: Rory Dalziel, Exec: Ollie Tait

'QATAR NATIONAL DAY' Drama Director 2011 Futuristic aspirational programmes shot as big budget short dramas. Broadcast across the Middle East. 5x 30mins, Rock Wallaby, Doha & Al Rayan TV Exec: Mark Strickson

'SERIOUS EXPLORERS: RALEIGH' Shooting PD 2010/2011 Taking eight young explorers on an expedition from Tobago into Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil. 10 x 30mins, BBC Children's, CBBC & BBC1. SP: Marshall Corwin, Execs: Helen Nightingale, Stephanie Weatherill

'RIP OFF BRITAIN' Producer Director 2010 Presented by , and . Part directing crew, part shooting. 20 x 45mins, BBC Factual, BBC1. SP: Lucy McLennan, Exec: Sinead Rocks

'STEPHEN FRY AND THE GREAT AMERICAN OIL SPILL' Director 2010 Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine head to Louisiana to discover the impact of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Fast turn around production saved by frenetic solo recce. Partly self shot, partly directing crew. 60mins, BBC Wales, BBC2 SP: Tim Green, Exec: Adrian Davies

'TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD AT 50' PD & Sound 2010 50th Anniversary documentary of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with Andrew Smith. Rave reviews. 60mins, BBC Wales, BBC4 Exec: Tim Green

'RETURN OF THE RHINO: A LAST CHANCE TO SEE SPECIAL' PD 2009/2010 Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine translocate four Northern White Rhino from the Czech Republic to Kenya. Pulled together at the last minute with limited resources. 60mins, BBC Wales, BBC2 SP: Tim Green, Exec: Sam Organ

'BEAT THE BOSS' PD 2008 Formatted factual entertainment business programme presented by Siara Khan. 1 x 28mins, BBC Children's, BBC1 SP: Murray , Exec: Gillian Scouthern

'SERIOUS OCEAN' Shooting PD 2007/2008 Expedition series sailing around the Chilean Fjords and Cape Horn with Ben Major and Polly Murray. 10 x 28mins, BBC Children's, BBC 1 SP: Marshall Corwin, Exec: Reem Nouss

'SMART' PD 2007 Inspiring children’s art show include abseiling art, GPS tractor art, space art and underwater art. 10x 7mins, BBC Children's, BBC 1) SP: Hugh Lawton

'BLUE PETER' PD 2004-2007 Flagship children’s programme. Worldwide self shooting and directing crews. Various 24mins & VTs, BBC Children's, BBC 1). Editor: Richard Marsden

'CBBC ON-AIR', CBEEBIES ON-AIR', '' Live Multi-Camera Studio Director 2002-2004

Floella Benjamin Productions Assistant Producer 1997 - 2001

Granada Talk TV Researcher 1996-1997

CAMERA 'THE MURDER OF SADIE HARTLEY' and 'THE FORCE' (w/t) for Raw Cut TV, ITV. 'SAM FAIERS MUMMY DIARIES' for Potato, ITV, 'PERSPECTIVES: MARY SEACOLE' for Potato, ITV,

DEVELOPMENT Various companies including: Cineflix Productions UK, Rockabox Media, Lion Television, Fresh One Productions, BBC Wales Factual, BBC Factual and BBC Current Affairs.

NON-BROADCAST Various short films (produced, filmed and edited) for charities and businesses including: BBC Trust, PSP Association, UNHCR, World Book Day, Mothers2Mothers, Peace One Day, Shika, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (Kristen Davis), Annie Lennox's SING Campaign, Oxfam and Comic Relief.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION & TRAINING: Fast Track Series Producer Course with DV Talent (completed February 2016) DV Lighting and Safety. Qualified ‘Electrically Instructed Person’ BBC Production safety courses Multi-camera live studio director Full Clean Driving License CRB Checked Emergency Responder (updated Jan 2011) USA I Visa (expires 2020) Kenyan multiple entry Visa PADI Advanced Open Water Diving License

AWARDS: 'Britain's Secret Treasures', nominated for the 'Best Popular Factual Programme' Broadcast Award 2013 'Stephen Fry and the Great American Oil Spill', nominated for the Environment Award at the Foreign Press Association Media Awards 2011 'Serious Ocean' winner of BAFTA, Children's Factual 2009 'SMart' series 14, nominated for a BAFTA in the category of Children's Entertainment 2008. ‘Blue Peter Book Awards 2005’, nominated for a BAFTA in the category of Children’s Factual 2006. 'Blue Peter: Howdy Partners’, winner of ‘USA Media Awards 2007’ for ‘Best Broadcast Programme (TV or Radio)’.

COMMITTEES/BOARDS/INTERESTS: Director, Education Trust Ltd (charitable trust which owns the world’s largest collection of memorabilia relating to John Ruskin, the nineteenth century polymath) Trustee, Shika UK, a charity for vulnerable children and orphans in Tanzania – comprising of a sponsorship programme and after-school centre. Director, Shika Africa, a non-profit company based in Arusha, Tanzania. The Mugabe Kaijuka Foundation committee, supporting the next generation of Ugandan leaders. Lady Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers (responsibilities include Wine Appreciation Society Committee, Hall Management Committee, Ski team and Ladies Captain, Rowing) Freeman of the City of London The Circle – a group of inspiring British women empowering other women across the world. Companion of the Guild of St George

(NB: I have also worked under the name of Ros Sewell)