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I’m Adrian Larkin, a UK-based producer/director specialising in character-led sports and documentary storytelling. My focus is finding the human story at the heart of the matter—building trust with contributors, digging past prepared answers, and shaping emotionally driven narratives through every stage from story development to the final edit.
I work with strong editorial judgement and deep Premiere Pro experience, while also stepping behind the camera when self-shooting is the right fit. Whether directing cinematic athlete profiles, leading branded adventure campaigns, or producing interview-led series, I’m comfortable guiding crews and contributors, developing treatments, and delivering long-form and social outputs that connect with audiences.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Producer / Director at FIGHTSTAR CHAMPIONSHIP
January 1, 2026 - PresentLed athlete-focused documentary-style production and creative direction for fight content, developing character-led storytelling around fighters and their journeys.
Producer / Director at BRAVE COMBAT FEDERATION MMA
January 1, 2025 - PresentProducer/director role supporting MMA storytelling, directing contributors and shaping narrative through production and post.
Creative partner at Project X Films
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreative partner on projects spanning sports and automotive storytelling within fast-paced production environments.
Creative Director / Filmmaker, Consultant at ROLLS-ROYCE
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreative direction and filmmaking consultancy for premium automotive storytelling, including documentary-led and adventure formats.
Creative Director/Consultant, freelance at Rolls-Royce
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreative direction and content consultancy for high-profile automotive projects.
Director — The Final Challenge at ROLLS-ROYCE / NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
January 1, 2019 - PresentDirected an expedition-style global adventure film following National Geographic photographer Cory Richards on a Rolls-Royce journey across multiple locations, blending premium automotive filmmaking with human-led adventure storytelling.
Producer / Director at FIFTH GEAR
January 1, 2019 - PresentProduced and directed content, supporting editorial decisions and on-screen storytelling from development through edit.
Creative Director of content at DAZN Creative Leeds
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Oversaw content strategy and direction for sports-focused digital content.
Freelance Creative / Director / Camera at POWERHOUSE
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Freelance creative work including directing and camera operation for documentary and branded content projects.
Creative/Director at Rolls-Royce - The Final Challenge (NatGeo)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Creative director for a Rolls-Royce project featured on NatGeo.
Producer/director at Fifth Gear
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Producer and director for automotive-focused programming.
Freelance creative/director at Powerhouse
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Freelance creative and director for various projects.
Creative Director content at Kahn Automotive
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Creative direction for automotive content campaigns.
Director, YouTube Content at Time Inc / /DRIVE
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Directed YouTube content and collaborated on sports/automotive editorial storytelling and production.
Video Director at CBS Interactive / Carfection
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Directed video content, contributing to fast-turnaround production and editorial decisions for automotive storytelling.
Live Director/vision mixer at William Hill TV
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Live directing and vision mixing for sports betting-related productions.
Video director at CBS Interactive - Carfection
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Video directing for Carfection under CBS Interactive.
Director (social content) at Time.Inc / DRIVE
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Directing social content campaigns for automotive-focused media.
Producer/director at Stoneacre group TV campaigns
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013TV campaign production and direction for automotive retailer.
Producer/director at ITV4’s ‘I Want That Car’ (10 x 60s)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Producer and director for automotive series.
Cinematographer at Channel 4, One Born Every Minute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Cinematography for documentary series.
Director at Autocreative LTD
January 1, 2012 - PresentDirector overseeing video production and creative direction for automotive content.
Director at Ringways Motors
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013On-screen advertising direction for automotive campaigns.
Preferred supplier of video at Leeds Metropolitan University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2014Ongoing video production supplier to the university.
Education
MA, Film and Moving Image Production at The Northern Film School
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007BA, Moving Image Production (First Class with honours) at Leeds Metropolitan University
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2005Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, specialising in audio visual at Leeds College of Art and Design
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2002MA Film & Moving Image Production Scholarship at Northern Film School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007BA Moving Image Production at Leeds Metropolitan University / Northern Film School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005Foundation Diploma Art & Design at Leeds College of Art & Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
Distinction
January 1, 2005 - September 24, 2026First Class Honours
January 1, 2002 - September 24, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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