I am a documentary filmmaker originally from the sunny shores of North West England, but have made Asia my home for the last 13 years. Now, I am lucky enough to call the effervescent city of Los Angeles my home. For over a decade I have been producing factual series and films across multiple genres that are consistently recognised with prestigious awards. Including being Series Edit Producer on the 2023 Daytime Emmy Nominated Series, Mind Your Manners. More recently, winning a 2026 Gold Telly Award for Ed Stafford’s Rite of Passage, where I was the Series Story Producer. I have produced global content for some of the world’s biggest entertainment companies, channels and streamers, including: IMAX; Netflix; Nat Geo; Warner Bros Discovery; Bilibili; CGTN; and many more. Whether it be leading the brigade in the trenches of pre-production or embedding with a camera and Singapore’s military; untangling mountains of rushes in a freezing edit suite or documenting the mysteries of the Shaolin temple; I am adept at all areas of the production process, from idea creation through to final delivery. Not forgetting, seamlessly integrating any branded content, without it ever feeling wedged in or intrusive to the flow of the film. My strong editorial skills and east-west sensibilities enable me to elevate any series and feature that I work on, helping create wider audience engagement. I have an incredible eye for detail and always succeed in delivering on time and to budget. Reach out and let’s make the next award-winning project.

Joe Ashcroft

I am a documentary filmmaker originally from the sunny shores of North West England, but have made Asia my home for the last 13 years. Now, I am lucky enough to call the effervescent city of Los Angeles my home. For over a decade I have been producing factual series and films across multiple genres that are consistently recognised with prestigious awards. Including being Series Edit Producer on the 2023 Daytime Emmy Nominated Series, Mind Your Manners. More recently, winning a 2026 Gold Telly Award for Ed Stafford’s Rite of Passage, where I was the Series Story Producer. I have produced global content for some of the world’s biggest entertainment companies, channels and streamers, including: IMAX; Netflix; Nat Geo; Warner Bros Discovery; Bilibili; CGTN; and many more. Whether it be leading the brigade in the trenches of pre-production or embedding with a camera and Singapore’s military; untangling mountains of rushes in a freezing edit suite or documenting the mysteries of the Shaolin temple; I am adept at all areas of the production process, from idea creation through to final delivery. Not forgetting, seamlessly integrating any branded content, without it ever feeling wedged in or intrusive to the flow of the film. My strong editorial skills and east-west sensibilities enable me to elevate any series and feature that I work on, helping create wider audience engagement. I have an incredible eye for detail and always succeed in delivering on time and to budget. Reach out and let’s make the next award-winning project.

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August 10, 2026

I am a documentary filmmaker originally from the sunny shores of North West England, but have made Asia my home for the last 13 years. Now, I am lucky enough to call the effervescent city of Los Angeles my home.

For over a decade I have been producing factual series and films across multiple genres that are consistently recognised with prestigious awards. Including being Series Edit Producer on the 2023 Daytime Emmy Nominated Series, Mind Your Manners. More recently, winning a 2026 Gold Telly Award for Ed Stafford’s Rite of Passage, where I was the Series Story Producer.

I have produced global content for some of the world’s biggest entertainment companies, channels and streamers, including: IMAX; Netflix; Nat Geo; Warner Bros Discovery; Bilibili; CGTN; and many more.

Whether it be leading the brigade in the trenches of pre-production or embedding with a camera and Singapore’s military; untangling mountains of rushes in a freezing edit suite or documenting the mysteries of the Shaolin temple; I am adept at all areas of the production process, from idea creation through to final delivery. Not forgetting, seamlessly integrating any branded content, without it ever feeling wedged in or intrusive to the flow of the film.

My strong editorial skills and east-west sensibilities enable me to elevate any series and feature that I work on, helping create wider audience engagement. I have an incredible eye for detail and always succeed in delivering on time and to budget.

Reach out and let’s make the next award-winning project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Thai
Intermediate

Work Experience

Series Edit Producer - Order Up! With Hudson Yang (AKA Crash Course Cuisine) (Season 2) at Pending Distributor
October 31, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Series Story Producer - Ed Stafford’s Rite Of Passage at Warner Bros. Discovery / Bilibili
February 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Awards: Gold Winner, Series: Documentary – Telly Awards 2026; Silver Winner, Series: Culture & Lifestyle – Telly Awards 2026
Senior Producer/ Field Director - ITB (Unreleased Observational Documentary) at Pending Distributor
July 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Duties included: -Field Directing -Shooting PD -Story Producing -Sound Recording
Story Producer (Writer + Second Unit Direction + Edit Producer: Uncredited) - The Elephant Odyssey at IMAX
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Duties included: -Writing the Film's script during pre-production. -Story Producing -Second Unit Direction -Edit Producing. Including helping create the film's promotional trailers (during production) and post-production workflow.
Story Producer, Series/ Edit Producer - MasterChef Singapore (Season 4) at Mediacorp
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Awards: Silver Winner, Best Adaption of a Known Format for Asia - ContentAsia Awards 2024
Series Edit Producer - Order Up! With Hudson Yang (AKA Crash Course Cuisine) (Season 1) at Insight TV
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Awards: Gold Winner, Best Factual Entertainment for Multiple Markets – ContentAsia Awards 2024
Series Edit Producer - Mind Your Manners at Netflix
December 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Awards: Nominee, Outstanding Lifestyle Program - 50th Daytime Emmy Awards; Gold Winner, Entertainment: Lifestyle – World Media Festivals 2023
Development Producer - Lift the Ice at Curiosity Stream
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Awards: Silver Winner, Climate Change & Sustainability - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2024; Nominee, Best Non-Fiction, Science & Technology – Realscreen Magazine 2024; Nominee, Best Documentary Series - Asian Television Awards 2024
Post Director - Evolve at Curiosity Stream
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Awards: Gold Winner, Science & Technology – New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2022; Gold Winner, Steaming Educational - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2022; Winner, Best Factual Programme Made In Asia – ContentAsia Awards 2022; Nominee, Best Science Documentary – Grierson Awards 2023;
Producer - Every Singaporean Son (Season 3) at MINDEF Singapore
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Edit Producer - MasterChef Singapore (Season 2) at Mediacorp
November 2, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Awards: Nominee, Best TV Format Adaptation - ContentAsia Awards 2021
Producer/ Director - The Hidden Layer: Healthcare Trailblazers at Channel News Asia
May 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Story Producer/ Edit Producer, Series - Ed Stafford: First Man Out (Season 2) at Warner Bros. Discovery / Bilibili
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Awards: Silver Winner, Entertainment Program: Reality TV Drama - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2020
Producer - City of Innovation: Singapore at National Geographic
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Edit Producer - Ed Stafford: Man Woman Child Wild at Warner Bros. Discovery
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Awards: Gold Winner, Best Factual Entertainment – ContentAsia Awards 2020; Silver Winner, Entertainment Program: Reality TV Drama - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2020
Producer - Art of Craft at CGTN Documentary
August 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Awards: Silver Winner, The Arts – New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2021; Silver Winner, The Arts – World Media Festival 2020
Edit Producer - Who Runs The World with Mongchin at Lifetime
April 1, 2018 - June 22, 2018
Edit Producer/ Story Producer/ Location Producer - MasterChef Singapore (Season 1) at Mediacorp
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Awards: Singapore Winner, Best Branded Programme or Series – Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019
Edit Producer - SensAsia at ABC HORIZON - Asahi Broadcasting Group
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Edit Producer - Come On In at HGTV
September 1, 2017 - December 8, 2017
Edit Producer/ Art Director - Photo Face Off (Season 4) at History Channel
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Associate Producer - Baku: Hidden Cities Revealed at National Geographic
December 1, 2016 - March 9, 2017
Edit Producer - Weekend Warriors at StarHub's SportsHub
October 1, 2016 - December 2, 2016
Producer - Small Spaces at HGTV Online
September 1, 2016 - October 15, 2016
Achieved viral success with huge engagement for HGTV's Socials in 2017. With one episode gaining over 3.2 million views on their facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hgtvasia/videos/1608366069178202
Producer - Come On In at HGTV Online
August 1, 2016 - September 8, 2016
Editor - All Access Changi at Channel News Asia
January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016

Education

Film Production - Upper Second-Class BA Honours Degree at University for the Creative Arts
September 1, 2010 - July 1, 2013
Gained deep knowledge about the filmmaking process from some of the best creatives in the UK. Studied the art of physical film as a medium, as well as digital cinema. Acquired a Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Bachelor of Arts Degree from one of the UK's most respected film programmes.
Media Production - Triple Distinction, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at Preston College
September 1, 2008 - July 8, 2026
Acquired a Triple Distinction at one of the most respected media college courses in England's Northwest. Equivalent to 3 A's at A Levels. With an intensive focus on learning about film, TV, journalism, non-linear video editing, camera operation, multi-camera operation, graphic design, animation.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Ed Stafford's Rite of Passage - Teaser

    Awards: Gold Winner, Series: Documentary – Telly Awards 2026;
    Silver Winner, Series: Culture & Lifestyle – Telly Awards 2026

    Duties Included:
    -Deep Research into Peoples, Cultures, Locations, Rites of Passage.
    -Write episode scripts.
    -Working with fixers to select the best stories to follow and film.
    -Recce filming locations to secure permissions, as well as lock locations, stories, and casting.
    -Closely work with Series Director to maximise stories and filming schedule.
    -Edit Produce all episodes and promos (12x 30min China versions, 8x 1hr International versions, 3x series promos, 6x episodic promos, 6x BTS promos, 2x Hypershell adverts)
    -Direct all VO sessions with Ed Stafford.
    -Oversee all onlines, such as colour and audio reviews.

    Mind Your Manners - Trailer

    Awards: Nominee, Outstanding Lifestyle Program - 50th Daytime Emmy Awards;
    Gold Winner, Entertainment: Lifestyle – World Media Festivals 2023

    Evolve - Trailer

    Awards: Gold Winner, Science & Technology – New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2022;
    Gold Winner, Steaming Educational - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2022;
    Winner, Best Factual Programme Made In Asia – ContentAsia Awards 2022;
    Nominee, Best Science Documentary – Grierson Awards 2023;

    MasterChef Singapore - Trailer

    Awards: Singapore Winner, Best Branded Programme or Series – Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019
    Nominee, Best TV Format Adaptation - ContentAsia Awards 2021
    Silver Winner, Best Adaption of a Known Format for Asia - ContentAsia Awards 2024

    Order Up! With Hudson Yang - Trailer (S1)

    Awards: Gold Winner, Best Factual Entertainment for Multiple Markets – ContentAsia Awards 2024

    Lift the Ice - Trailer

    Awards: Silver Winner, Climate Change & Sustainability - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2024;
    Nominee, Best Non-Fiction, Science & Technology – Realscreen Magazine 2024;
    Nominee, Best Documentary Series - Asian Television Awards 2024

    Man Woman Child Wild - Teaser

    Awards: Gold Winner, Best Factual Entertainment – ContentAsia Awards 2020;
    Silver Winner, Entertainment Program: Reality TV Drama - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2020

    Ed Stafford: First Man Out - Trailer

    Awards: Silver Winner, Entertainment Program: Reality TV Drama - New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2020