Luke Char d

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I’m a film and motion leader with 15+ years’ experience creating, directing and delivering video, motion and branded content across agency, in-house and freelance environments.

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I’m a film and motion leader with 15+ years’ experience creating, directing and delivering video, motion and branded content across agency, in-house and freelance environments. I’m passionate about turning strategy into strong creative outputs—guiding projects from briefing and scripting through storyboarding, production, post and final delivery.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 8 roles

Head of Video · GrapevineApr 2025 – Sep 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

Led Grapevine’s in-house video production function, shaping how the agency scoped, planned, produced, and delivered film and motion content across client campaigns. Brought video production in-house, improving responsiveness and strengthening processes across briefing, scripting, production, and delivery. Produced and directed the agency’s first TV commercial from concept through to final delivery. Built studio infrastructure and formats for podcasts, interviews, green screen, and product content, and grew the team from a single lead function to include a junior filmmaker. Used AI-assisted workflows to speed up production and improve pitch preparation while ensuring delivery aligned with brand, timeline, and budget across an 11-year tenure.

Freelance Film Maker · British Cycling, MTB & Action SportsJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

Created action sports and cycling content including branded video deliverables, working across event and sport coverage requirements and producing engaging, high-energy media assets.

Senior Content Creator / In-House Videographer · GOLLEY SLATER GROUPJan 2013 – Apr 2025 · 12 yrs 4 mos
Freelance Graphic Designer · Sugar CreativeJan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo
Graphic Designer · Sugar CreativeJan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo
Graphic Designer · K3FDS SystemsJan 2009 – Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Graphic & Web Designer (earlier career)Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Graphic & Web Designer (early career roles)Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 · 4 yrs 1 mo

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