NIALL STRAWSON
Seeking adventure and good stories to tell
BIO
My Story
I’m a fun and hard working nature geek. Prior to my career in TV, I have worked in academia, zoos, and international biodiversity conservation policy. Starting off in print journalism, I moved to broadcasting and wildlife filmmaking 6 years ago.
I have a broad knowledge of the natural world and how to make different styles of wildlife TV content, both on and off screen.
After a winter sports accident 13 years ago I became a wheelchair user. I’ve never let it hold me back, and I have proved that my disability is no barrier to my life nor my career.
EDUCATION
My Studies
Sept 2007- May 2008
MSC BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
University of Leeds
Pass with Merit
Sept 1999 - June 2001
BSC NEUROSCIENCE
University of Edinburgh
2:1
MY EXPERIENCE
Roles & Responsibilities
April 2022 - Present
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
LION
BBC Studios
AP on a blue-chip multi-part series chronicling the lives of a single pride of lions over a 4 year filming period. Responsible for researching, setting up shoots and field directing across the series.
August 2021 - April 2022
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
NHU DEVELOPMENT
BBC Studios
AP creating a diverse slate of ideas in development for both for BBC output and international SVOD providers.
July 2020 - July 2021
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
*NDA PRODUCTION TITLE*
Plimsoll Productions
AP for a global blue chip natural history series. Responsible for research,
coordinating and directing shoots
across 2 episodes.
Dec 2020 -April 2021
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
WHEN NATURE CALLS (WITH HELEN MIRREN)
BBC Studios
AP for archive show. Responsible for coordinating archive sourcing, writing editorial, checking compliance and managing the delivery of a package of Natural history clips to USA client.
April 2020- July 2020
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
BBC WORLDWIDE
AP for the revival of WOTWS for multiple territories. Responsible for coordinating archive sourcing, writing editorial, checking compliance and managing the delivery of a package of 25 hours of NHU clips to clients across multiple global markets.
March 2020 - April 2020
RESEARCHER
THE YEAR EARTH CHANGED
BBC Studios
Researcher for show a blue chip show looking at the impact of the Pandemic on wildlife globally for a large US streaming service. Responsible for finding stories about the positive impact for wildlife of the largest lockdown on earth. Organising remote shoots globally to document new animal behaviour.
EDITORIAL
AP in Natural History and Factual Entertainment
PIONEER
Disabled Wildlife Filmmaker and Industry Advocate for Diversity
ON SCREEN
Willdife Presenter and Wildlife Expert
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