About
I have worked in the Film & Television industry for 30 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum and First Night.
I have directed a short film called 'Wheeling Dealing', which has been shown at Cannes and many other film festivals.
I have Produced and Directed Promos and commercials at Sky. Including WWF Adopt a Jaguar Commercial.
I have my own full editing suite, use Adobe CC.
I have a full 4K shooting & lighting Kit, with CanonC300 Mk3 Camera. Also Drone and over various cameras to meet the needs of each production.
In June 2010, I founded 'Rainbow Trout Films Ltd'. Which I use for freelancing work for other broadcasters, along with my own projects and development work.
Location wise I split my time between London & West Yorkshire, and I travel worldwide depending on the job requirements. The most unusual place I've been is Uzbekistan back in 2004, working on a low budget feature film.
Specialties: Film, TV Drama, TV Comedy, Documentaries, Promos, Corporate, Commercials.
Services available on a freelance basis:
Producer/DirectorSelf-Shooting P/DDevelopment ProducerDirectorCreative DirectorPromo ProducerPromo CreativeAssociate ProducerAssistant ProducerEditor (FCP/Avid/Premiere)Edit ProducerAssistant Director1st Assistant Director2nd Assistant DirectorSoundCamera OperatorDV Director
ScreenSkills Training Passport
James Mellor has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Creative Director / Producer / CEO / Freelance
Formed the Company in June 2010, when working for Sky Creative. We produce a variety of work from corporate to documentary. 6 Part Series The Inflight Food Trip on Amazon Prime Rugby Town - Award Winning Documentary Karate Dreams Short Documentary In Development: The Last Hike (Short) Enabling Cain (Short) The Bridge (TV limited series) BFI funded Young Audience Content Fund Untitled (Feature Film)
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Producer/Director
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1st Assistant Director - BBC Factual 'Underage & Pregnant'
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Producer
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Assistant Producer
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2nd Assistant Director
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3rd Assistant Director
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3rd Assistant Director
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Director - Wheeling Dealing
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Set Production Assistant
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Sound Recordist & Camera Assistant
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Runner
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Assistant Producer / Researcher
Education and training
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BAFTA albert Carbon Action Plan (Part) Sustainability Workshop: Television Production
This workshop is designed for you if you work in TV production and want to improve your knowledge of industry sustainability. By taking this course you will also learn practical measures to reduce climate impacts in your role. This is an interactive 90-minute session for those at all levels in their production career.
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
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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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Demystifying the new world of film producing
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
Certificates
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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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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries