I have been working in the video and media industry for almost 40 years. With a background in television drama and then corporate production, I moved into producing video for live events, and eventually the events themselves, in the late 80's and, after several years as a freelance producer/director, I set up my own production company, Punchline Media & Events Ltd in 1993. Over the next twenty years Punchline grew to be a large and successful organisation and our teams went on to produce all manner of video, new media and live events, quite literally, all over the world. As well as running the company day to day and managing a large team of permanent and contract staff, my production roles were extremely varied. One month I could be working with my team on the video support for an international congress, the next I could be producing and directing with a small, tight knit crew on anything from a TV commercial to a documentary or alternatively, working alone - as a location photographer/videographer or simply holed up somewhere writing.…

Paul J. Andrew (Peej)

I have been working in the video and media industry for almost 40 years. With a background in television drama and then corporate production, I moved into producing video for live events, and eventually the events themselves, in the late 80's and, after several years as a freelance producer/director, I set up my own production company, Punchline Media & Events Ltd in 1993. Over the next twenty years Punchline grew to be a large and successful organisation and our teams went on to produce all manner of video, new media and live events, quite literally, all over the world. As well as running the company day to day and managing a large team of permanent and contract staff, my production roles were extremely varied. One month I could be working with my team on the video support for an international congress, the next I could be producing and directing with a small, tight knit crew on anything from a TV commercial to a documentary or alternatively, working alone - as a location photographer/videographer or simply holed up somewhere writing.…

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I have been working in the video and media industry for almost 40 years. With a background in television drama and then corporate production, I moved into producing video for live events, and eventually the events themselves, in the late 80’s and, after several years as a freelance producer/director, I set up my own production company, Punchline Media & Events Ltd in 1993.

Over the next twenty years Punchline grew to be a large and successful organisation and our teams went on to produce all manner of video, new media and live events, quite literally, all over the world. As well as running the company day to day and managing a large team of permanent and contract staff, my production roles were extremely varied. One month I could be working with my team on the video support for an international congress, the next I could be producing and directing with a small, tight knit crew on anything from a TV commercial to a documentary or alternatively, working alone - as a location photographer/videographer or simply holed up somewhere writing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Post Production (Freelance) at LA Productions
January 1, 2021 - January 17, 2025
Oversaw post-production for TV drama, factual and comedy programmes; managed delivery of several projects; involved in camerawork, editing, GFX and design.
Managing Director at Punchline Media & Events Ltd
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2020
Led the company through recessions and growth; provided creative direction for major product launches and events; managed large teams and delivered video, new media and live events globally.
Freelance/Independent Producer/Director at Self Employed
January 1, 1989 - Present
Producing video programs for television (training, safety, sales and promotional) and worked on live events; developed international client relationships (US/Canada).
1st Assistant Director at Mersey Television, Channel Four
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989
Worked on single- and multi-camera TV drama productions; assisted directing actors and crews and gained experience to direct.
Production Assistant at Mersey Television
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Helped across departments, on studio floor and in production processes; learned the end-to-end production pipeline.
Production Manager (Video) at Bright Ideas Ltd
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986
Oversaw location and studio camerawork, video editing and graphic/title sequence creation; led new broadcast capabilities.
Assistant Production Manager at The Saville Group Ltd
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985
Supported production department operations; edited programs for blue-chip clients; contributed to creative direction.
Trainee Production Assistant at The Saville Group Ltd
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984
Learned camera operation and analog editing; progressed quickly into assistant production roles.
Owner at Yello Video and Media
January 20, 2025 - Present

Education

High School at Quarry Bank Comprehensive School, Liverpool, UK
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1982

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services