Anthony Swords

Experience

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  Lime Pictures

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2013

  I worked with various North West production companies including LA Productions, Lime Pictures and Company Pictures in various Art Department positions. These productions included Moving On, Hollyoaks, Shameless and Rocket's Island. Starting as an art department assistant I progressed to a Standby Art Director position. Producer of video content on location from the set of TOWIE throughout S1 of the ground breaking reality TV show.

  • Art Department (various roles)

    Dec 2007 - Feb 2013

  • Digital Content Producer

    Sept 2010 - Nov 2010
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  Engage Digital Partners

  Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Videographer

  Camera Op / Editor producing content for online platforms covering the 2013 Indian Premier League cricket tournament with the Rajasthan Royals.http://www.youtube.com/user/rajasthanroyalsPrimarily based in Jaipur this role covered the entire 2013 season travelling on tour with the RR team across India demonstrating my skills in camera operation with the Canon C300, editing with FCP, media management and time management as well as building strong relationships with professional sportsmen to gain exclusive and candid access behind the scenes and problem solving in difficult conditions. Show less

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  National Theatre

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2015

  Videographer & Editor

  As part of the NT Broadcast & Digital team, I was responsible for creating marketing, archive and educational content on behalf of the National Theatre's commercial and learning departments. During my time at the National, I created a diverse portfolio of work that included short documentaries, trailers as well as informative and visually arresting marketing content.

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  Freelance

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2022

  Video producer, Videographer & Video editor

  Freelance video producer and editor working with commercial and corporate clients and creative agencies to create dynamic, high-quality video content for brands such as JBL, Nespresso and Hewlett Packard. I have also produced campaign videos for NGOs, short-form narrative films and BTS promos with organisations around the UK and across the world.

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  JBL Professional

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Video Producer

  This was an on-going collaboration with the Harman International which has involved, producing, shooting and editing a variety of content such as activation events, branded content, product launches and demo videos for their partners AKG and JBL Professional. I was responsible for managing the shoot budget, hiring any additional crew when required, securing locations and working with the marketing team to develop ideas and create schedules.

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  Clarks

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Video Editor AW22 Brand Campaign

  Leading post-production for all video assets on the AW22 campaign inclusive of global content for socials, broadcast and DOOH. This campaign was a series of videos based around 5 profiles from a diverse group of filmmakers, writers, entreprenuers and activists sharing their lived experience.

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  Clarks

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  VIDEO EDITOR SS23 BRAND CAMPAIGN

  As video editor for the Spring Summer 2023 brand campaign, it has been my responsibility to deliver all video content for Clark's digital platforms, retail spaces and external sites.

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  QVC

  Feb 2023 - Nov 2023

  Producer/Director

  I worked closely with creatives, brand managers and SSP to produce and direct broadcast promos, web videos and social content. This included leading kick-off and production meetings to develop ideas into storyboards and shooting plans before working with camera, lighting, stylist and photography teams to ensure continuity of ideas across assets. Directing talent in front of camera was a key feature of this role during production. This was a commercially driven role with clear targets and strategies that needed to be met within the concept, tone and script of each promo. I was responsible for versioning promos for TX and working with the edit team to manage the post-production workflow. Show less

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  Sainsbury's

  Apr 2024 - May 2024

  Video Producer/Editor

  Producing and editing online video content for the Sainsbury's group inclusive of Tu, Habitat and Argos.

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  Must Have Ideas Ltd

  Jul 2024 - Sept 2024

  Broadcast Promo Producer

  As the Promo Producer for the Must Have Ideas ecommerce channel (launching Sept '24), it has been my responsibility to develop, produce and direct bespoke broadcast promos for multiple shows hosted by experienced TV presenters, supervise the creation of bumpers, stings and GFX menus, cast and direct voice-over artists, plan and track budget expenditure, provide creative direction and project management across all deliverables.

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  English National Opera

  Nov 2024 - now

  Digital Producer

  As the Digital Producer for English National Opera (ENO), I lead the in-house production of all video content to support all areas of ENO's mission to promote opera across the country. The role requires close collaboration with multiple departments like marketing, communications, development, and learning to bring their unique stories to life. My role spans the creative process, from storyboarding and filming to editing, managing multiple video projects simultaneously to ensure timely delivery for each digital channel.On a day-to-day basis, I capture behind-the-scenes footage, rehearsal photography, and many activities at ENO, whilst coordinating freelance crew, providing creative direction and liaising with agencies on larger projects. I repurpose content to align with various audience needs, monitor performance metrics, and incorporate data insights to optimize ENO’s digital content strategy. Additionally, I support ENO’s Social Media Manager in planning social content and ensure brand consistency across all outputs. Show less