Jack Chapman

Experience

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  Tiger Aspect

  Sept 2006 - Feb 2007

  Runner

  Responsibilities included shoot assistance, diary schedule, setting up meetings, post and acting as point person between company HR and the Entertainment Department.

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  Study-India

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Student

  3 week study programme organised by Kings College London and the British Council, designed for Britain's future business leaders to introduce them to India and the opportunities it could provide. I wrote an article reviewing the programme which was published in an Indian National Newspaper.

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  Royal African Society

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  Assistant

  Wrote articles and reports for the website and reviews of their events. Also helped set up meetings and conferences for African politicians, academics, and important representatives from NGO's, DFID and various charities.

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  Nutopia

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

  Researcher, 'How We Invented the World'

  Researched for 11 months on Discovery International Series 'How We Invented the World.' Biggest budget series for the Channel, watched by an estimated 89million worldwide.

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  Arrow Media

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Researcher, Ultimate Airport, Dubai

  Researcher, Ultimate Airport, Dubai. APing on shoots and providing edit support for 4 months in the London Office.

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  Nutopia

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

  Assistant Producer, 'How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson'

  AP on major new presenter led show 'How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson.' Set up and went on a shoot in Hawaii, San Francisco, New York and Venice. Wrote the initial treatment, story researched and provided edit support.

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  Arrow Media

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Assistant Producer, 'Dogs Their Secret Lives'

  3 part Science series 'Dogs, Their Secret Lives' presented by Mark Evans. Role involved detailed scientific research into major canine behavioural problems, casting and filming main unit and hidden rig in peoples' homes as well as scientific demonstration at major UK Universities.

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  Leopard Films

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Development Assistant Producer

  1 month funded development at Leopard Films for major new Discovery format. Role involved arranging 3 interviews with a specialist construction helicopter team and filming the construction of a crane on a building site in Central London.

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  VOLTAGE TV PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Assistant Producer, X-Ray Mega Airport

  Assistant Producer on 'X Ray Mega Airport,' for Discovery International, revealing every behind the scenes process at Frankfurt International Airport.One week of access meetings followed by a 3 week shoot, including fixed-rig in the cockpit of an Lufthansa A380 in flight to Delhi.

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  World Media Rights

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Assistant Producer, Manhunt Kill or Capture

  Assistant Producer on 2 episodes of 'Manhunt: Kill or Capture,' Discovery Heroes Channel about high profile DEA and FBI investigations. Secured access to the FBI, DEA, journalists and Attorneys for in depth interviews. Set up a 1 week drama reconstruction shoot in the UK.

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  BBC

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

  Assistant Producer, Earth's Natural Wonders, 3 part prime time BBC1 series looking at people struggling to survive in remote locations around the world and what they must do to overcome the challenges of their environment. Story Finding and set up shoots in the Congo, India and The Arctic. Assistant Producer on City in The Sky, prime time BBC2 series looking at the world of aviation, presented by Hannah Fry and Dallas Campbell. Set up shoots in Bhutan, Dubai and France and gained access to Airbus and major aviation bodies.

  • Assistant Producer, Earth's Natual Wonders

    Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Assistant Producer, City in the Sky

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
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  VICE Media

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Associate Producer, 'Hate thy Neighbour'

  Associate Producer on Hate Thy Neighbour, 10 part series for Viceland in which comedian Jamali Maddix embeds himself in controversial and divisive groups in the United States of America. Role included complex access and current affairs story finding.

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  Flying Mile Films

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Producer, 'Jaguar, Going Electric' for Flying Mile Films

  Producer on branded content documentary for Jaguar Land Rover chronicling the design and manufacture of their first electric car, the Jaguar I-PACE. Helped shape the show narrative, select stories, set up shoots, attend multiple client meetings, and Directed interviews, GV's and Actuality.

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  Wag Tv Limited

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Producer on 'How do Animals Do That?' for Animal Planet

  Producer and self-shooting Director on 'How do animals do that?'Set up a three weeks shoot in Florida to film alligators, dolphins and manatees, amongst others. Self-shot and Produced multiple UK stories.

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  BBC Science

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Assistant Producer, Stargazing Live

  'Stargazing, Moon Landing Special.' Set up VT shoots with Dr. Hannah Fry and Dr. Kevin Fong.

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  MALLINSON SADLER PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Producer, Drain the Oceans

  Producer on 'Battle of Britain' episode for National Geographic.

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  Blink Films UK

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Story Producer on 'Meet the Chimps'

  6 x 1 hour for Disney +Cameras in enclosures reveal intricate Chimp social dynamics at the world's largest Chimpanzee sanctuary.

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  Parable

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

  Associate Producer on 'Dispatches: How to Self Isolate'

  Dr. Xand speaks to experts and the public as Britain begins to lock down for the pandemic.

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  Nutopia

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Producer 'Limitless' with Chris Hemsworth for National Geographic

  Limitless 6 x 40min for Disney + and Nat GeoThrough a series of mental and physical challenges, Chris Hemsworth sets out to find the key to human longevity. 3 pop out stories per episode explore cases of incredible human physical or mental achievement.

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  Oxford Scientific Films

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Producer/Director 'Secrets of the Elephants' for National Geographic

  EMMY NOMINATED

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  PROPER CONTENT LIMITED

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  Producer on 'Changemakers'
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  OR Media Ltd

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Director on 'Saudi Arabia from the Air' for Netflix
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  Channel4

  Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

  Producer on 'Chris Packham: Is it Time to Break the Law?'

  Climate Change documentary for Channel 4, rated 5* in the Guardian.