Chris Bridges

Experience

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  Taylored

  Jun 2005 - now

  Producer / Director / Writer

  TAYLORED is a UK-based video production studio working in branded content, commercials and corporate communication. Visit www.taylored.info

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  RunRev Ltd

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Producer / Production Manager

  During my time with Runtime Productions I worked as the Producer of an audio visual and multimedia production department. My role was to project manage the pre to post production. I was responsible for the recruitment of all personnel, actors, writers and voiceover artists, as well as managing our in-house studio facility.My responsibilities included the management of the department’s finances, responsible for the payroll for all personnel; I also managed business to business relationships with numerous international companies. During my time at Runtime I ensured the delivery of almost 200 products, in over 100 different languages, shot in various different countries across the world. Show less

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  Learning Curve

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Producer / Director / Editor

  During my time at Learning Curve I worked as part of the creative team on numerous large scale public sector audio visual projects. I worked as a Producer / Director / Editor on over 150 audio visual projects for various clients. My client list included, Learning and Teaching Scotland, various education authorities, The Scottish Government, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education and the NHS.During my time at Learning Curve I co-wrote and directed an anti-drugs feature film titled 'Buzzin'. This film in now available for use in every Scottish secondary school. Show less

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  Speakeasy Productions Ltd

  Jan 2010 - May 2016

  As Head of Creative it is my responsibility to manage the successful delivery of all projects produced from our Scottish offices. Leading a team of Producers, Writers, Editors, Production Coordinators and Directors I oversee all projects from pre to post production. With a particular focus on programme content and creative approach, I ensure all projects deliver their key communication objectives.Clients include: Education Scotland, The Scottish Government, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Newton Investment Bank, The Forrestry Commission, The NHS, NES, Scottish and Southern Energy, SSSC, SEPA, Scottish Prison Service, BP, Diageo, Glengoyne, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International, British Red Cross and British American Tobacco. Show less As a Senior Video Producer it was my responsibility to manage the successful delivery of audio visual communication projects from concept development to delivery. I wrote and produced of hours of programming, across all genres for a wide variety of clients including: Education Scotland, The Scottish Government, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Newton Investment Bank, The Forrestry Commission, The NHS, NES, Scottish and Southern Energy, SSSC, SEPA, Scottish Prison Service, BP, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International. Show less

  • Head of Creative

    Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Producer

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2014
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  Republic Productions

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Head of Creative

  As Head of Creative it is my responsibility to manage the successful delivery of all projects. Leading a team of Producers, Writers, Editors, Production Coordinators and Directors I oversee all projects from pre to post production. With a particular focus on programme content and creative approach, I ensure all projects deliver their key communication objectives.

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  FREAK FILMS

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Producer

  Producing work for various agencies, brands and organisations of all sizes (both private and public sector). Working across all media platforms: TV, Cinema, Web, Social Media, Museums & Exhibitions.Clients included: NCR, Baillie Gifford, Scottish Widows, RBS, Edinburgh Fringe, EK Shopping Centre, Scottish Natural Heritage.Agencies: Mighty Small, The Union, Threebrand, Werewolf TV, 442 Design, StudioMB.

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  Speakeasy Productions Ltd

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2019

  Senior Video Producer / Director

  Clients include: Lloyds Banking Group, RBS, Education Scotland, The Scottish Government, Bank of Scotland, Newton Investment Bank, The Forrestry Commission, The NHS, NES, Scottish and Southern Energy, SSSC, SEPA, Scottish Prison Service, BP, Diageo, Glengoyne, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International, Weber Shandwick, British Red Cross and British American Tobacco.

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  FreeAgent

  Mar 2019 - Apr 2022

  Senior Video Manager

  Managing, writing, producing and directing branded content, commercials and promotional material for FreeAgent, part of the NatWest Group.

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  Metro Production Group

  May 2022 - Jul 2024

  Creative Director

  Metro Production Group (MPG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WPP plc, a FTSE 100 company.I lead the Studio MPG team, check out some of our work here: workbystudiompg.com