Perry J. O'Halloran

Perry J. O'Halloran

Producer (Unscripted TV)


Location:
Edinburgh, UK
Career stage:
Expert

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • Unscripted TV
  • Children's TV
  • VFX
  • Audio/podcasts

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • North West
  • East of England
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • North East
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland


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About

As an experienced Producer, Director, Editor and Motion Graphics Designer of more than 15 years working across television, digital and corporate content - Perry most recently developed, produced and directed the Amazon Prime Video series 'Lumination' (2023) as well as producing the return of ITV’s cult-classic series 'HOW' (2020). Perry has been responsible for directing, producing and editing both the flagship film output for the Edinburgh International Festival as well as its internal onboarding program. With almost two decades of experience in television, documentary, scripted and live broadcast across comedy, music and events, Perry has additionally produced premium content for many of the world's most recognisable brands.He proudly serves on the board of the Edinburgh Film Guild charity, the world’s longest continually running guild dedicated to cinema and further film education, as well as volunteering with a number of Edinburgh charities tackling homelessness and mental health crises.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Perry J. O'Halloran has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Introduction to data protection and cybersecurity in the screen industries

Introduction to financial compliance in the screen industries

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Find out more about the ScreenSkills Training Passport

Experience

  1. Freelance Producer-Director, Scriptwriter, Editor

    True Lies Ltd · Oct 2019 - Present

    Delivering broadcast, branded and digital projects, often through my company True Lies Ltd. Credits include ITV, Dyson, Sony and a five-part documentary series on Amazon Prime.

  2. Producer, Director "Lumination" Amazon Prime

    True Lies Ltd · Apr 2023 - May 2024

  3. Digital Content Producer-Director

    Edinburgh International Festival • Contract · Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  4. Producer, Director "HOW" ITV

    Terrific Television · Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

    A revival of the classic series HOW in which viewers learn the answers to anything and everything their minds can conjure. Exploding toilets, glowing creepy crawlies and cars destroyed by water are all in a day's work for these adventurers in science.

  5. Producer, Director

    Freelance · Jan 2010 - Dec 2019

  6. Digital Media Producer-Director

    Lilio Ltd (formerly HiMama) · Apr 2018 - May 2019

  7. Producer, Director, Writer

    Armada Music · Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

    "Seasons" Music Video Artist: Chris Lago "Movin' On" Music Video Artist: Twax feat. Solomina "Liberation" Music Video Artist: Harold Van Lennep

  8. Development Producer

    The Foundation Television Productions · Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

  9. Associate Producer, Writer "Scrambled" ITV

    The Foundation Television Productions · Sep 2013 - Mar 2013

  10. Assistant Producer "Ultimate Sports Day" BBC

    The Foundation Television Productions · May 2011 - Jul 2011

  11. Development Researcher

    The Foundation Television Productions · Oct 2010 - May 2011

  12. Writer "Shooting Stars" BBC

    Pett Productions · Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  13. Writer, Researcher "Basil & Barney's Swap Shop" BBC

    The Foundation Television Productions · Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  14. Administerial Assistant

    Lionsgate Films · Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  15. Production Assistant "Club High School Musical" Disney Channel UK

    The Foundation Television Productions · Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  16. Production Assistant "Skillicious" ITV

    The Foundation Television Productions · Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  17. Production Assistant "Big Barn Farm" BBC

    The Foundation Television Productions · Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  18. Production Assistant "A Perfect World"

    Beryl Richardson Film Productions · Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

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Education and training

  1. Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Welfare & duty of care essentials

    ScreenSkills · Feb 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. A practical guide to neurodivergence in the film & TV industry

    ScreenSkills · Feb 2026

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. ScreenSkills Safe Return to Set Seminars – Covid-19 health and safety: roles, responsibilities and regulations

    ScreenSkills · Oct 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

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Certificates

  • Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning
    Issued 5 Feb 2026 · Expires 5 Feb 2027

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning
    Issued 4 Feb 2026 · Expires 4 Feb 2028

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning
    Issued 4 Feb 2026 · Expires 4 Feb 2027

  • Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Learning
    Issued 4 Feb 2026 · Expires 4 Feb 2028

Perry J. O'Halloran

Perry J. O'Halloran

Producer (Unscripted TV)


Location:
Edinburgh, UK
Career stage:
Expert

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • Unscripted TV
  • Children's TV
  • VFX
  • Audio/podcasts

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • North West
  • East of England
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • North East
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland


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