Harry Tatem is a director and editor based on the south coast of the UK, working primarily across music videos and documentary-led storytelling. His work is rooted in a cinematic yet observational approach, combining strong visual language with authenticity, texture, and rhythm. Harry has worked on music videos for artists including Aitch, AJ Tracey, Lancey Foux and Jim Legxacy, alongside projects for brands such as Nike London. His work has also taken him internationally, shooting across Japan, Spain, New Zealand, and Senegal, where travel and place increasingly influence his visual storytelling. Beyond music videos, Harry is also a documentary filmmaker, directing the short documentary 'An Insight Into Hillfields Estate', which blends experimental artistry with factual storytelling. The film received multiple national university awards and marked an important step in his continued focus on long-form and documentary work. Alongside directing, Harry is an experienced editor. He began his career working with Aitch, contributing to visual content around the album Close to Home, a Brit Award–winning project, before going on to edit music videos and branded content for companies and production teams including EMI Records, Universal Records, Don Prod, and Odyssey. His post-production background continues to inform his directing, giving him a strong sense of structure, pacing, and narrative clarity. Across both directing and editing, Harry has contributed to over 20 music video projects generating more than 35 million views worldwide. Despite his success, he remains committed to evolving his craft and pushing creative boundaries further.

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Harry Tatem is a director and editor based on the south coast of the UK, working primarily across music videos and documentary-led storytelling. His work is rooted in a cinematic yet observational approach, combining strong visual language with authenticity, texture, and rhythm. Harry has worked on music videos for artists including Aitch, AJ Tracey, Lancey Foux and Jim Legxacy, alongside projects for brands such as Nike London. His work has also taken him internationally, shooting across Japan, Spain, New Zealand, and Senegal, where travel and place increasingly influence his visual storytelling. Beyond music videos, Harry is also a documentary filmmaker, directing the short documentary 'An Insight Into Hillfields Estate', which blends experimental artistry with factual storytelling. The film received multiple national university awards and marked an important step in his continued focus on long-form and documentary work. Alongside directing, Harry is an experienced editor. He began his career working with Aitch, contributing to visual content around the album Close to Home, a Brit Award–winning project, before going on to edit music videos and branded content for companies and production teams including EMI Records, Universal Records, Don Prod, and Odyssey. His post-production background continues to inform his directing, giving him a strong sense of structure, pacing, and narrative clarity. Across both directing and editing, Harry has contributed to over 20 music video projects generating more than 35 million views worldwide. Despite his success, he remains committed to evolving his craft and pushing creative boundaries further.

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Harry Tatem is a director and editor based on the south coast of the UK, working primarily across music videos and documentary-led storytelling. His work is rooted in a cinematic yet observational approach, combining strong visual language with authenticity, texture, and rhythm.

Harry has worked on music videos for artists including Aitch, AJ Tracey, Lancey Foux and Jim Legxacy, alongside projects for brands such as Nike London. His work has also taken him internationally, shooting across Japan, Spain, New Zealand, and Senegal, where travel and place increasingly influence his visual storytelling.

Beyond music videos, Harry is also a documentary filmmaker, directing the short documentary ‘An Insight Into Hillfields Estate’, which blends experimental artistry with factual storytelling. The film received multiple national university awards and marked an important step in his continued focus on long-form and documentary work.

Alongside directing, Harry is an experienced editor. He began his career working with Aitch, contributing to visual content around the album Close to Home, a Brit Award–winning project, before going on to edit music videos and branded content for companies and production teams including EMI Records, Universal Records, Don Prod, and Odyssey. His post-production background continues to inform his directing, giving him a strong sense of structure, pacing, and narrative clarity.

Across both directing and editing, Harry has contributed to over 20 music video projects generating more than 35 million views worldwide. Despite his success, he remains committed to evolving his craft and pushing creative boundaries further.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Director & DOP at Nike London, FilmTank, OffSpring
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and DP’d music videos, documentaries and branded content for independent artists, label-backed talent and commercial clients. Shot projects across the UK, Japan, Spain, New Zealand and Senegal, adapting productions to different locations, cultures and logistical demands. Produced and directed the award-winning short documentary An Insight Into Hillfields Estate, recognised with multiple national university awards. Produced visually distinctive content through strong composition, lighting, camera movement and narrative pacing. Led productions from pre-production through shoot delivery, managing crew, schedules, shot lists and on-set execution.
Freelance Music Video & Documentary Editor at LakeMilk, Kelvin Jones, Teezy
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked with artists including Aitch, AJ Tracey, Lancey Foux and Jim Legxacy, crafting high-energy and story-driven visual content. Contributed to over 20 music video projects generating a combined 35+ million views worldwide. Contributed to visual content surrounding Aitch’s Close to Home, a Brit Award–winning project. Delivered edits for labels, brands and production companies including EMI Records, Universal Records, Don Prod and Odyssey. Produced social media assets used to promote songs in the UK Top 40 Charts. Anticipated social media trends and algorithms to maximize media engagement (8 Million views).

Education

GCSE at Meoncross School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
A-Levels at Bayhouse Sixth Form College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree (First Class Honours) at Coventry University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services