I am a multidisciplinary media producer with 20 years of experience filming and delivering media for clients worldwide. I specialize in underwater, aerial drone, and land-based production across travel, lifestyle, science, NGOs, and broadcasters, collaborating with institutions such as Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, The Nature Conservancy, and U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife. I’m passionate about turning complex stories into engaging, internationally distributed content and helping develop innovative tools like Digital Reef modelling software. I’ve built and trained teams, managed international shoots from concept to delivery, and produced content for major events and campaigns, including COP26. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy exploring climate science, exploration, and storytelling through film, photography, and new media.…

Richard William Brooks

I am a multidisciplinary media producer with 20 years of experience filming and delivering media for clients worldwide. I specialize in underwater, aerial drone, and land-based production across travel, lifestyle, science, NGOs, and broadcasters, collaborating with institutions such as Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, The Nature Conservancy, and U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife. I’m passionate about turning complex stories into engaging, internationally distributed content and helping develop innovative tools like Digital Reef modelling software. I’ve built and trained teams, managed international shoots from concept to delivery, and produced content for major events and campaigns, including COP26. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy exploring climate science, exploration, and storytelling through film, photography, and new media.…

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I am a multidisciplinary media producer with 20 years of experience filming and delivering media for clients worldwide. I specialize in underwater, aerial drone, and land-based production across travel, lifestyle, science, NGOs, and broadcasters, collaborating with institutions such as Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, The Nature Conservancy, and U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife. I’m passionate about turning complex stories into engaging, internationally distributed content and helping develop innovative tools like Digital Reef modelling software.

I’ve built and trained teams, managed international shoots from concept to delivery, and produced content for major events and campaigns, including COP26. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy exploring climate science, exploration, and storytelling through film, photography, and new media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director/Operator at Lightning Strike Media Productions Ltd
January 1, 2021 - Present
Multidiscipline media production and editing services for travel and lifestyle industries, scientific institutions, NGOs, and international broadcasters. Led underwater, aerial drone and land-based filming for scientific projects at Palmyra Atoll, contributing to global distribution of content and development of Digital Reef modelling software. Trained a 3-person underwater filming team in Malta for a feature film project, coordinating studio, tank and on-location shoots with talent, stunts, green screen and effects. Filmed and delivered 4K footage for COP26 in Glasgow, including interviews and live-streamed, high-pressure symposium coverage.
Owner/Operator at Lightning Strike Media Productions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Developed a range of media production and logistical services for international clients filming in Palau and across the Pacific. Shot, edited, and delivered content for TV broadcasters, tourism brands, news agencies, and scientific institutes. Served as line producer for international broadcasts, coordinating film crews and facilities on site, and liaising with local talent to ensure successful productions and wide distribution. Produced content for tourism brands and trade shows, significantly increasing international exposure and visitor numbers to Palau.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Hons) at University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

PDRA Drone Operational Authorisation
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
GVC
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
A2 CofC
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
HSE Part 4 Media Diver
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
PADI Open Water SCUBA Dive Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education
    paper Stars Appeal Charity Film

    This corporate style short promotional film was shot at Wilton House and Salisbury District Hospital. The film hears from patients who have received life changing treatments and diagnostics provided by the Stars Appeal charity. As of October 2025, this film has helped raise over £500,000 for the Charity.