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About
An enthusiastic, tenacious & adaptable AP, who is experienced working on Factual, Factual Entertainment, Current Affairs & Documentaries for leading broadcasters - BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 & Nat Geo. Confident setting up filming, in Europe & North America with talent & contributors. I am looking to work on more Arts, Culture, History specialist factual/documentaries, & opportunities to build & strengthen my self-shooting skills (XF305, A7S, 5D & previous use of FS7, C300). Hold COVID-19 basic awareness on production training certificate.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Joshua Gray has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Assistant Producer - Ancient Apocalypse - Netflix
Journalist Graham Hancock visits archaeological sites around the world, from Gunung Padang (Indonesia) to Göbekli Tepe (Turkey) and Great Pyramid of Cholula (Mexico) to Channel Scablands & Serpent Mound (USA) investigating if a civilisation on far more advanced than we ever believed possible existed thousands of years ago, during the last Ice Age.
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Assistant Producer - The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe: The Real Story - ITV 1
This companion documentary to the ITV drama, speaks to former Colleagues, investigating police, and journalists that expose the story of how John Darwin faked his own death in a canoeing accident, in order to run off with his wife to start a new life in Panama, only to later hand himself into the Police. Fact is stranger than fiction.
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Assistant Producer - Caroline: The Murder that Fooled the World - Channel 5
Behind the headlines, this true crime documentary reveals how a burglary that went wrong never happened; the events that lead to and the aftermath of 19-year-old Caroline Crouch's murder in Greece are examined, told through an exclusive interview with the neighbor that heard it all, illuminated by police, legal professionals and journalists. It’s a shocking story, well told.
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Assistant Producer - Breaking the Bands: Pink Floyd & Whitesnake - Reelz
Chronicling the formation, rise & hiatus of international rock bands, Pink Floyd & Whitesnake, through archive, drama reconstruction & interviews with band members, collaborators, friends, family, managers, biographies & journalists across North America & the UK; the show uncovers the incredible true stories behind the music. Role: Initial comprehensive research, Securing interviews, Organised shoots, Managed budget, Fact-checked scripts.
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Assistant Producer - Autopsy: Grace Kelly, John Wayne, Dean Martin & Roger Moore - Reelz
Biographies exploring the extraordinary lives & final moments of Princess Grace Kelly, John Wayne, Dean Martin & Sir Roger Moore, with stylish dramas & poignant interviews from those that knew them intimately in the US & Europe, as well as biographers who shine a fresh light on the lives of some of the greatest names of the twentieth century. Role: Drama 5D stills, Biographical research, Obtained interviews & locations to budget, Factual accuracy edit scripts.
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Assistant Producer - The Story of Queen - Channel 5
A richly produced four-part documentary focusing on one of the most celebrated Rock bands in the world, Queen; this series takes an in-depth history of the band, contextualising them within the cultural & social history of the time, charting their rise & the stories behind their greatest hits. Interviews with those who worked closely with Queen. Role: Researched, Gained interviews, Briefs & questions, Remote COVID-19 A7S filming, Fact-checked all scripts.
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Assistant Producer - Story of the Songs - Reelz
Examining the careers of Madonna, Celine Dion, & Cher through three of their most emblematic songs; looking at how they were created, inspired generations & the influence they had on building the iconic artists. Through using music videos, unseen archive & exclusive interviews with songwriters, musicians, producers, directors, music execs & experts. Role: Access to high-profile interviews, Research contributors & new angles for stories.
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Archive Producer - Australia on Fire: Climate Emergency - Channel 4
Journeying into the dramatic & terrifying story of the battle to save Australia from the bushfires. First-hand accounts from firefighters on the frontline reveal what it is like to take on a completely unpredictable enemy. Reporter Kylie Morris examines the long term impact on the diverse animal & human population & the future impact on the planet. Role: Negotiated archive libraries, Sourced & cleared footage to budget, Supported edit to delivery, Re-versioned.
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Assistant Producer - Inside the Supermarket - BBC 1
A six-part OB Doc following 12 months in the life of Sainsbury's in its 150th anniversary. Stories focussed around the staff, their roles & the individual challenges of each season, from considering merging with Asda to fridges breaking down on one of the hottest days & from creating the Christmas TV ad to ensure Halloween pumpkins reach the stores. Role: Location filming & Boom operating, Editorial story notes & logs, Acquiring general public release forms.
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Assistant Producer - Cilla: The Lost Tapes - ITV 1
Using never-before-seen footage from the family archive & with hours of autobiographical audio recordings; this documentary tells the life story of Cilla Black's success from music star to TV icon. With exclusive interviews with family & friends who knew her best, they watch the lost footage for the first time & recall their memories & anecdotes. Role: Researched, High-profile interview bids, Filming locations UK & USA with permits, Briefs & questions, Paper edit.
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Sr. Archive Researcher - Science of Stupid: Series 8 - Nat Geo
Presented by Dallas Campbell, this UGC based science show explains the science behind what went wrong & why with the principles of Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Through GFX & practical slow motion sequences, the themed UGC VTs, 5 per episode, are dissected & explored. This series focuses on world records for the first time. Role: UGC VT idea development, Sourced & cleared archive, addressed legal concerns, Produced VO & links scripts.
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Researcher - Development
Sourced Archive for taster tapes working with Executive Producer. Created & pitched ideas for potential programmes.
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Archive Researcher - Science of Stupid: Series 7 - Nat Geo
Presenter lead series that uses UGC, GFX & slow motion stunts to explore and explain the core scientific principles.
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Archive Researcher - Fights, Camera, Action: Series 2 - Channel 5
George Lamb presents a series of UGC confrontations, dissecting each incident, what triggered it & the ramifications.
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Casting Researcher - Dinner Date: Series 9 - ITVBe
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Junior Researcher - Science of Stupid: Series 6 - Nat Geo
Science show that explains the core scientific principles through examination of what went wrong in UGC based VTs.
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Researcher - How To Spend It Well House & Garden - ITV 1
Phillip Schofield, road tests, rates and reviews the big-selling items we’ll be buying this summer for the house & garden.
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Junior Researcher - How to Spend it Well at Christmas - ITV 1
Consumer series, fronted by Phillip Schofield, aims to give informative guides, rating & reviews on the latest products.
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Task & Props Runner - Secret Life of 4 & 5 Year Olds - Channel 4
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Runner - 10 Puppies and Us - BBC 2
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Intern - Runner / Assistant / Researcher
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Location Assistant - Don’t Tell the Doctor - 5Star
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Runner - Inside Out Homes - Channel 4
Education and training
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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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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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2:1 English Literature & Film Studies
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A* Media Studies
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A* ICT
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B English Literature