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About
Series Director & Industry Mentor
I’m an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over 20 years’ experience directing high-profile series for major broadcasters and platforms including BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Netflix, and AppleTV+. My work focuses on powerful real-life storytelling — from social documentaries to elite sport — and I’m especially interested in human behaviour, identity, resilience, and cultural depth.
My skillset blends cinematic visual storytelling with sharp editorial judgment, and I’m equally confident in vérité, structured narrative, and presenter-led formats. I thrive in challenging environments and have filmed all over the world with contributors from every walk of life — from street-level stories to Olympic athletes.
Alongside my directing work, I’m passionate about mentoring and talent development, having supported dozens of emerging filmmakers over the past decade. I bring a deep understanding of both the craft and business of documentary, a wide industry network, and a strong interest in new storytelling technologies — from AI and immersive media to innovative production workflows. I’m especially driven to support the next generation in finding meaningful pathways into the creative industries.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Phil Turner has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Director
Award-winning Documentary Director with over 20 years of experience telling intimate, access-driven stories across Sport, Society, and Culture.
Education and training
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Introduction to disability and sustainability
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to disability, access and inclusion
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to push boundaries and navigate legal risks in unscripted TV
ScreenSkills Funded
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AI for TV development: introduction to generative AI for inspiration, research and assets
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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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Leadership and management essentials for those working in unscripted TV
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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Introduction to disability and sustainability
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Introduction to disability, access and inclusion
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work