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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. 

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MY EXPERIENCE

Roles & Responsibilities

March 2023 - Present

ASSISTANT PRODUCER

ATTENBOROUGH AND THE GIANT SEA MONSTER

BBC Studios

AP producing a fast turnaround BBC One project whereby Sir David Attenborough and palaeontologists invetsigate a globally important discovery. Set up and produced a high-value international VFX shoot. Shoot set up, logistics and directing for various UK locations.

April 2022 - Jan 2023

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.

Aug 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.

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.

July 2020 - Aug 2021

ASSISTANT PRODUCER

BIG BEASTS

Plimsoll Productions

AP for a global blue chip natural history series. Responsible for research, coordinating and directing shoots across 2 episodes in India and Tanzania.

 

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.

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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

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EDITORIAL

AP in Natural History and Specialist Factual 

PIONEER

Disabled Wildlife Filmmaker and Industry Advocate for Diversity

ON LOCATION

Field Director

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