I’m a concept-driven producer and creative professional who researches, writes, and produces short and long-form films for social media, especially YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Great Big Story. I take projects from concept to delivery and I’m hands-on throughout the production process. I’ve collaborated with BBC, Great Big Story, CNN Create Studio, LEGO, MarlowFilm, and Media Zoo to make films that engage audiences. I’m seeking a strong team for a full-time contract or freelance role, delivering fast, premium content across fashion, beauty, and retail while pushing storytelling in new directions.

Tom Canning

I’m a concept-driven producer and creative professional who researches, writes, and produces short and long-form films for social media, especially YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Great Big Story. I take projects from concept to delivery and I’m hands-on throughout the production process. I’ve collaborated with BBC, Great Big Story, CNN Create Studio, LEGO, MarlowFilm, and Media Zoo to make films that engage audiences. I’m seeking a strong team for a full-time contract or freelance role, delivering fast, premium content across fashion, beauty, and retail while pushing storytelling in new directions.

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I’m a concept-driven producer and creative professional who researches, writes, and produces short and long-form films for social media, especially YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Great Big Story. I take projects from concept to delivery and I’m hands-on throughout the production process. I’ve collaborated with BBC, Great Big Story, CNN Create Studio, LEGO, MarlowFilm, and Media Zoo to make films that engage audiences. I’m seeking a strong team for a full-time contract or freelance role, delivering fast, premium content across fashion, beauty, and retail while pushing storytelling in new directions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer and Director at Creature Media
December 31, 2024 - September 24, 2025
3 x 10-20min short docs about The Brain Prize, its winners, and presenting their science for a wide audience. Creating concepts, script writing, neuroscience research, international producing (incl. USA), and in-depth interviewing.
Producer & Director at Creature Media
December 31, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Produced and directed 3 x 10-20min short docs about The Brain Prize, including concept development, neuroscience research, international producing (incl. USA), and in-depth interviewing.
Producer and Director at Creature Media
January 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Producing and directing 3 x 10-20 minute short docs for The Brain Prize, including concept creation, script writing, neuroscience research, international producing (incl. USA), and in-depth interviewing.
Producer & Director at Creature Media
January 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Produced and directed 3 x 10-20 minute short documentaries about The Brain Prize, including concept development, script writing, neuroscience research, international coordination (USA), and in-depth interviewing. Managed production from concept to delivery.
Producer & Director at Creature Media (The Brain Prize project)
January 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Concept development, script writing, neuroscience research, international producing (including USA), and in-depth interviewing to bring three 10-20 minute short docs about The Brain Prize, its winners, and the science to a wide audience.
Creative Director / Producer at Media Zoo
December 31, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Creative direction, production oversight, line producing, directing/drama direction. Animation production and management. Client management. Talent handling.
Creative Director / Producer at Media Zoo
December 31, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Oversaw creative direction and production for 7 films for a large contact centre training project; included dramas, animations, and live action; animation production management; client relations; talent handling.
Creative Director / Producer at Media Zoo
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Led creative direction, production oversight, line producing, and directing/drama direction for HSBC projects; managed animation production, client and talent handling.
Creative Director / Producer at Media Zoo
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Creative direction, production oversight, line producing, directing/drama direction; animation production and management; client management and talent handling on 7 films for a large contact centre training project.
Creative Director / Producer at Media Zoo (HSBC)
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Produced 7 films for a large contact-centre training project, including dramas, animations and live action. Led creative direction, production oversight, line producing, directing, animation production and management; client and talent handling.
Local Producer / Self-shooting Director at MONOCLE Magazine
December 31, 2021 - September 24, 2025
1 x Editorial Short Doc to accompany a print article in the online version of the publication. Local producer, crew management. Self-shooting director and editor. Talent management.
Local Producer at MONOCLE Magazine
December 31, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Editorial short doc to accompany a print article in the online version; self-shooting director and editor; talent management.
Local Producer / Director / Editor at Monocle Magazine
January 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Produced 1 editorial short doc to accompany online article; self-shot director and editor; talent management and crew oversight.
Local Producer, Self-Shooting Director & Editor at MONOCLE Magazine
January 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Produced an editorial short doc to accompany online article; managed crew, talent; self-shot and edited.
Producer / Local Producer, Self-Shooting Director & Editor at Monocle Magazine
January 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
1 Editorial Short Doc accompanying online article; local crew management; self-shooting director and editor; talent management.
Producer at FORD / CNN / Create Studio / Great Big Story
December 31, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Turning complex scientific ideas into impactful VO scripts. Managing animation flow. Edit producing. Managing animation house, agency, and client.
Producer / Scriptwriter / Creative Lead at CNN / Create Studio (Great Big Story)
December 31, 2020 - September 24, 2025
2 x animations about a project to develop a mind-reading motorsport helmet; turned complex scientific ideas into impactful VO scripts; managed animation house, agency, and client; managed animation workflow; edit producing.
Producer / Scriptwriter / Edit Producer at CNN Create Studio
January 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Created VO scripts for mind-reading motorsport helmet project; managed animation house and production flow; edit producing.
VO Script Writer / Managing Animation at CNN Create Studio / Great Big Story (FORD project)
January 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Turned complex scientific ideas into impactful VO scripts; managed animation house, agency, and client; oversaw animation workflow; edit producing.
Producer / VO Scriptwriter / Edit Producer at CNN Create Studio / Great Big Story / Ford
January 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
2 animations about mind-reading motorsport helmet; translated complex scientific ideas into VO scripts; managed animation house, agency, and client; oversaw animation workflow; edit producing.
Talent Management / Producer at Tourism Argentina / CNN / Create Studio
December 31, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Talent management, crew and Carnet management; directing crew and talent; editor; also stills photography and asset collection for microsite.
Producer / Editor / Talent & Crew Manager at CNN / Create Studio (Tourism Argentina)
December 31, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Branded content docs for a mini-site on CNN.com; talent and crew management; director: directing crew and talent; editor; stills photography and asset collection for microsite.
Talent Manager / Director / Editor at CNN / Create Studio
January 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Talent management, crew and carnet management; directing crew and talent; editor; stills photography and microsite asset collection.
Talent / Crew Management & Editor at CNN Create Studio (Tourism Argentina)
January 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Talent management, crew and carnet management; directed crew and talent; editor; stills photography and asset collection for microsite.
Producer / Talent Management / Editor / Director at Tourism Argentina / CNN Create Studio
January 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Talent management, crew and Carnet management; directed crew and talent; editor; stills photography and asset collection for microsite.
Senior Producer / Director at Abu Dhabi Tourism / Etihad Airlines / CNN / Create Studio
December 31, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Concept development, script writing; liaison with local producers; stakeholder management across 3 clients and agency.
Senior Producer / Director at CNN / Create Studio (Abu Dhabi Tourism / Etihad Airlines)
December 31, 2018 - September 24, 2025
3 x Tourism TVCs for international TX; concept development, script writing; liaison with local producers; stakeholder management across 3 clients and agency.
Senior Producer / Director at CNN Create Studio (Abu Dhabi Tourism / Etihad Airways)
January 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Concept development, script writing; liaison with local producers; stakeholder management across multiple clients and agency.
Senior Producer & Director at CNN Create Studio (Abu Dhabi Tourism / Etihad Airlines)
January 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Concept development, script writing; liaison with local producers; stakeholder management across three clients and agency; budget management.
Senior Producer / Director at Abu Dhabi Tourism / Etihad Airlines / CNN Create Studio
January 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
3 x Tourism TVCs for international TX; concept development, script writing; liaison with local producers; stakeholder management across 3 clients and agency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Staffordshire University
April 10, 2025 - April 10, 2025
BA at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
BA Film Studies and Cultural Studies at Staffordshire University
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
BA Film Studies and Cultural Studies at Staffordshire University
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
BA Film Studies and Cultural Studies at Staffordshire University
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
BA Film Studies and Cultural Studies at Staffordshire University
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
BA Film Studies and Cultural Studies at Staffordshire University
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025

Qualifications

Digi beta camera course
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Stereo Sound location Recording course
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Media 100 editing course
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
FCP editing course
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Avid adrenaline course
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Digi beta camera course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Stereo Sound Location Recording course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Media 100 editing course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
FCP editing course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Avid adrenaline course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digi Beta Camera Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Stereo Sound Location Recording Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Media 100 Editing Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Final Cut Pro (FCP) Editing Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Avid Adrenaline Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digi beta camera course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Stereo Sound location Recording course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Media 100 editing course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
FCP editing course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Avid adrenaline course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digi Beta Camera Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Stereo Sound Location Recording Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Media 100 Editing Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Final Cut Pro Editing Course (FCP)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Avid Adrenaline Course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digi beta camera course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Stereo Sound Location Recording course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Media 100 editing course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
FCP editing course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Avid Adrenaline course
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail