Amanda Cooton
Shooting Associate Producer
At A Glance
| Job Title | Shooting Producer |
| Industry | |
| Profession | View More Producer |
| Expertise | Production, Digital Content, Film, Games, Multi-Platform Content, Music Videos, Radio, Radio Commercial, Theatre, TV, TV & Film Commercial, Other, DVD, Social & Environment, Transmedia, Video |
| Level | Mid level Staff |
| Profession | Event Manager |
| Expertise | Live Event |
| Level | Mid level Staff |
| Availability | Looking for Work |
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Will relocate | Yes |
| Residency / Visa | I Require Sponsorship |
| Website | http://www.amandacootontv… |
My Loop
About Me
Highly versatile and innovative shooting AP who has produced programmes for Discovery, FIVE, More 4 and Sky Arts as well as Outside Broadcast for Shakespeare’s Globe and Wigmore Hall in London. With a background in documentary & factual entertainment, my passion is using my inter-personal, creative and logistics skills to deliver high-quality programming.
I am reliable, practical and resourceful when confronted with challenges, and calm in a crisis. Using my excellent communication and people skills I can enable contributors to reach their full potential on screen.
Confident with an array of cameras including Sony DSR-570, Sony HDW-730, XDCAM and Sony Z1 and comfortable lighting and recording location sound. Post producing experience including Avid and Final Cut Pro.
Portfolio 7 Items
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Fat Doctor for Discovery UK
(1)
A 10 part series following the lives of the morbidly obese. Building strong contributor relationships, directing and filming key sequences, recording location sound, lighting interviews and planning logistics, post production…
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Vertical City for Channel 4
(1)
Architecture series creating portraits of iconic skyscrapers. Programme development and research, liaising with building management, technical logistics for aerial photography, obtaining filming permits, clearing archive, writing running orders and shooting…
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Eating Art for Sky Arts
(1)
10-part series uncovering the history and stories behind food on canvas, bringing culinary artworks to life in the kitchens of the world’s most acclaimed chefs.
Responsibilities included research and location… -
Wigmore Hall International Song Competition
(3)
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My Shocking Story for Discovery UK
(1)
Assistant Producer on 4 hour long documentaries - Sleep Sex, Fetal Medicine, Deep Brain Stimulation and Facial Recon. Research and access to doctors and contributors, managing sensitive relationships, filming and…
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Romeo and Juliet for Opus Arte
(1)
6 camera outside broadcast recorded at the world famous Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in London.
Coordination of crew and technical logistics, scheduling of shoot, key facilitator at event, liaising with theatre… -
Make Your Child Brilliant for FIVE
(1)
Primetime series following an education expert looking for undiscovered genius in children. Casting schools and contributors, shooting and scripting key sequences, talent management on location, scheduling shoots and large crew…
