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About
My background as a commercial diver and business owner has honed my skills in meticulous planning, rapid problem-solving and adaptability, all essential qualities I bring to every production. I have successfully transitioned these skills into television production where I’ve contributed to planning, safety supervision, and logistics on projects such as Top Gear, Poldark, Beyond Paradise and most recently, Horrible Science.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Peter Mills has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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AD Trainee
An intense production with a fast-paced schedule often shooting over 25 pages per day. My role as a Base PA trainee involved managing rapid costume and hair & makeup changes for cast members and SA's, ensuring smooth transitions to keep up with the tight schedule. I was responsible for coordinating talent logistics, tracking their movements and availability, and providing detailed reports to the AD team to maintain efficient communication. This hands on experience strengthened my organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and adaptability in a dynamic high-demand environment.
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Production Runner
As a production runner for the Sky Arts Awards Show, I was responsible for supporting the coordination of event logistics and ensuring smooth communication across departments. I provided on-site assistance to both talent and crew addressing last-minute requests and resolving issues quickly to maintain the strict schedule of the production. This fast-paced role allowed me to work closely with various teams, manage time-sensitive tasks, and contribute to the seamless execution of a high-profile live event.
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Runner
Onset runner assisting the AD team to coordinate a 4-set shoot, for a radox commercial.
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Runner - Trainee
Time split between Sound, Camera and AD team as part of the first breaks programme.
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Marine Safety Supervisor
Liaised with director, AD’s and stunt coordinator to ensure the safety of the talent and crew during shoots on the Bristol Canal.
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Marine Safety Supervisor
Liaised with director, AD’s and stunt coordinator to ensure the safety of the talent and crew during shoots on or near the water/sea.
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In-water safety
Liaised with director, AD’s and stunt coordinator to ensure the safety of the talent and crew during pool shoots.
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In-water Safety
Liaised with director, AD’s and stunt coordinator to ensure the safety of the talent and crew during shoots on or near the water/sea.
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Safety boat operator
Skippered rib onset to ensure the safety of cast and crew, close liaison with stunt team and ADs to ensure smooth operation.
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Marine Safety Supervisor
Skippered rib onset to ensure the safety of cast and crew, close liaison with stunt team and ADs to ensure smooth operation.
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Safety boat operator
Managed a team of rib skippers and support divers, liaised with AD’s, stunt coordinator and talent to ensure the safe execution of stunt.
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Safety Diver
In water safety diver, shadowing cameraman during shoot.
Education and training
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV Trainee Finder 24/25 - Career mapping
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV and Children's TV Trainee Finder 2024/25
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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Industry Recognised Stepping up to 3rd AD bootcamp
Advanced training covering industry regulations, working with supporting artists, sustainable production, production lifecycle, production administration, set management and Movie Magic scheduling.
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Online Course Movie Magic Scheduling
I have completed training in Movie Magic Scheduling where I gained skills in importing scripts, breaking them down into key elements such as cast, props, and locations, etc and using the software to create detailed production breakdowns. This wasn't just a theoretical course, I developed practical experience breaking down a real life script with Dewi Griffiths.
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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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HETV Trainee Finder: Sustainability Essentials
ScreenSkills Funded
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First Break - Building and Maintaining your Network
ScreenSkills Funded
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Getting in, Getting on - networking events supporting regional talent
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder 2024/25 - Film and HETV AD Trainees - Movie Magic Scheduling
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction and walkthrough of the RIMMS releasing platform
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV access, approaches and actions foundations training 2024
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV Trainee Finder 24/25: Behaviours on Set training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Get the Knowledge: Working with under 18s - Part 1
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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First Break - Beyond Paradise S2: Open Doors event
ScreenSkills Funded
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First Break - Beyond Paradise S2: paid work experience
ScreenSkills Funded
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First Break Alumni Meet-up
ScreenSkills Funded
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First Break - Beyond Paradise S2: TV 'Need to Knows' Training
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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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
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Risk Management of Productions
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Getting into the screen industries
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The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course