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About
Sandra strives to be a calm, confident, and dependable presence on set.
As a focus puller, she interprets the emotional rhythm of a shot and scene, shaping timing, sequence, and momentum in service of the story. Her aim is to use a remote focus unit the way a musician uses an instrument, supporting the operator as an invisible dance partner.
Sandra began her career as a Camera Trainee before progressing to 2nd AC on Super 16mm television drama. Five years ago, she stepped up to focus pulling and has since worked across flagship British television drama.
She is committed to developing her career within the Camera Department and continues to learn from the camera team and crew around her. Supportive, generous, and collaborative, Sandra brings both technical precision and emotional intelligence to set.
Her dedication to craft and leadership has been recognised through her selection as a Leader of Tomorrow on the ScreenSkills 2026 programme.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Sandra Coulson has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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1st AC
Education and training
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The production office
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Mentoring for mentees
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Leaders of Tomorrow Induction session
ScreenSkills Funded
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Sony FX6 familiarisation
ScreenSkills Funded
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Leaders of Tomorrow applicants webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Who is in charge
ScreenSkills Funded
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Leadership and management essentials for high-end television freelancers
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Mentoring for mentees
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Work well series
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Work well series
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work