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Gemma Hood

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Creative self-shooting Producer Director bringing a comprehensive background in multi-channel broadcast.

About

Creative self-shooting Producer Director bringing a comprehensive background in multi-channel broadcast. Striving to put audiences at the core of my practice, I have a passion for developing compelling and captivating narratives, leading creative projects and delivering visually stunning productions.

With a background rooted in documentary, sports, and more recently in branded content, I’m adept at managing multiple projects, cultivating and nurturing client and talent relationships, and bringing ambitious ideas to life.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 49 roles

Producer Director · MediazooNov 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Spearheaded creative direction, narrative storytelling and execution across branded content; oversaw full production lifecycles from concept to final delivery; wrote scripts, directed shoots and edit produced; collaborated with post-production teams, designers and animators to create dynamic content; managed multiple fast-paced projects; built client and stakeholder relationships; managed budgets and schedules to keep production on track while preserving creativity.

Self-Shooting Assistant Producer · Ricochet for Channel 4Apr 2023 – Jun 2023 · 3 mos

Spain-based self-shot observational documentary; managed contributors and filming schedule; negotiated access (Spanish language); planned storylines and set up shoots across Spain.

Self-Shooting Assistant Producer · Ricochet for Channel 4 — Sun, Sea and Selling HousesApr 2023 – Jun 2023 · 3 mos

Location-based self-shot observational documentary; managed contributors and filming schedule; negotiated access (Spanish language); planned storylines and set up shoots across Spain.

Assistant Producer · Pitch International for Netflix (Mark Cavendish: Never Enough)Mar 2022 – Jan 2023 · 11 mos
Assistant Producer · Pitch International (for Netflix) — Mark Cavendish: Never EnoughMar 2022 – Jan 2023 · 11 mos
Development Assistant Producer (Documentaries) · Pitch InternationalJan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Researcher · BBC ScotlandOct 2020 – Nov 2020 · 2 mos
Researcher · BBC Scotland — Scotland’s People 2020: A Thank YouOct 2020 – Nov 2020 · 2 mos

Education· 5

Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours · University of Glasgow2010 – 2014
Step up to Shooting PD · ScreenSkills/DV Talent2024
Bridging the Gap · Scottish Documentary Institute2022 – 2023
Directing the Documentary · National Film & Television School2020 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 10

Emergency First Aid2019 – 2026
Emergency First Aid2019 – 2026
Step up to Shooting PD2024
Bridging the Gap2022 – 2023

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