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I'm a versatile film producer, editor and branded content creator with over a decade of editorial experience across nonprofit storytelling, journalism and TV. I've worked on wildlife documentary productions for the BBC, Sky TV and CNN International. I manage end-to-end production from concept through the edit, and I’m trained in safeguarding and trauma-informed reporting. I specialise in authentic branded content told through a documentary lens, delivering films with clarity and emotional impact. I’ve built a career across freelancing and major productions, leading teams and mentoring emerging talent while consistently delivering compelling, purpose-led content for audiences and partners who care about social change and environmental storytelling.…I'm a versatile film producer, editor and branded content creator with over a decade of editorial experience across nonprofit storytelling, journalism and TV. I've worked on wildlife documentary productions for the BBC, Sky TV and CNN International. I manage end-to-end production from concept through the edit, and I’m trained in safeguarding and trauma-informed reporting. I specialise in authentic branded content told through a documentary lens, delivering films with clarity and emotional impact. I’ve built a career across freelancing and major productions, leading teams and mentoring emerging talent while consistently delivering compelling, purpose-led content for audiences and partners who care about social change and environmental storytelling.

Tessa Chan

Content Creator, Content Producer, Documentary Filmmaker, +7

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I'm a versatile film producer, editor and branded content creator with over a decade of editorial experience across nonprofit storytelling, journalism and TV. I've worked on wildlife documentary productions for the BBC, Sky TV and CNN International. I manage end-to-end production from concept through the edit, and I’m trained in safeguarding and trauma-informed reporting. I specialise in authentic branded content told through a documentary lens, delivering films with clarity and emotional impact. I’ve built a career across freelancing and major productions, leading teams and mentoring emerging talent while consistently delivering compelling, purpose-led content for audiences and partners who care about social change and environmental storytelling.…I'm a versatile film producer, editor and branded content creator with over a decade of editorial experience across nonprofit storytelling, journalism and TV. I've worked on wildlife documentary productions for the BBC, Sky TV and CNN International. I manage end-to-end production from concept through the edit, and I’m trained in safeguarding and trauma-informed reporting. I specialise in authentic branded content told through a documentary lens, delivering films with clarity and emotional impact. I’ve built a career across freelancing and major productions, leading teams and mentoring emerging talent while consistently delivering compelling, purpose-led content for audiences and partners who care about social change and environmental storytelling.

Available to hire

I’m a versatile film producer, editor and branded content creator with over a decade of editorial experience across nonprofit storytelling, journalism and TV. I’ve worked on wildlife documentary productions for the BBC, Sky TV and CNN International. I manage end-to-end production from concept through the edit, and I’m trained in safeguarding and trauma-informed reporting. I specialise in authentic branded content told through a documentary lens, delivering films with clarity and emotional impact.

I’ve built a career across freelancing and major productions, leading teams and mentoring emerging talent while consistently delivering compelling, purpose-led content for audiences and partners who care about social change and environmental storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

French

Fluent

Chinese

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Portuguese

Beginner

Work Experience

Purpose-led content creator and film producer at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - November 26, 2025

Freelance producer and content creator delivering visually compelling, emotionally engaging films and branded content to drive social change. End-to-end production from scripting to final delivery (videos, photos and captions). Partners include The Woodland Trust, West Bristol Climate Action, Reboot the Future/Eden Project, Grow for Change and The Girls’ Network.

Shooting Producer/Director at One Zoo Three, BBC: True to Nature

September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2023

Produced and directed episodes of an unscripted children’s wildlife programme; edit produced episodes, wrote scripts and integrated stakeholder feedback. Primary camera operator (FS7, gimbal, drone). Directed on-screen talent and managed sound in complex multi-character scenes with animals and humans. Trained and mentored two shooting researchers.

Producer/Director at Islands, Sky TV: Wall to Wall West, Bristol

January 31, 2023 - January 31, 2023

Produced and directed two full-length episodes of a natural history series for Sky TV. Wrote scripts and edited the Borneo episode from conception through post-production. Directed on-location shoots (underwater and topside), tracked forest elephants and cross-shot key aerial action sequences on rivers; oversaw post-production, sound design, original music and graphics; hired and trained local talent.

Assistant Producer at Islands: Warner Bros/Wall to Wall, Bristol

August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021

Supported development and production workflows; contributed to pitch decks and story development; gained access to stories and assisted with remote shoots.

Assistant Producer at Patagonia, Life on the Edge of the World, CNN International: Plimsoll Productions, Bristol

May 31, 2021 - May 31, 2021

Field directing and cross-shooting on location in South America (remote locations). Directed five key natural history sequences, including macro and nocturnal animal behaviour; conducted interviews with scientists and conservationists in Spanish; developed stories, risk assessments and outlines; served as on-camera contributor for A Year In The Wild.

Remote culture editor, self-shooting PD at South China Morning Post

May 31, 2020 - May 31, 2020

Directed, shot and edited own short-form documentaries, cover stories and multimedia features for the Culture department. Pitched ideas, managed cross-platform content (print, digital, video, photography).

Asia Correspondent/Trends Reporter at Contagious Magazine, London

December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Asia correspondent and trends reporting, covering creative industry developments across Asia and Europe.

Regional Creative Services & Communications Manager at Leo Burnett Asia Pacific, Hong Kong

December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Regional role overseeing creative services and communications for the Asia Pacific region.

Executive Assistant to Global Chief Creative Officer at Leo Burnett Worldwide, Madrid

December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Administrative and strategic support to the Global Chief Creative Officer; involvement in high-level creative operations.