I'm Peter Everett, a freelance shooter and editor with twenty years of experience working in high-pressure environments, including war zones. I specialize in lighting, interview setups, sequence shooting, and self-directed storytelling from concept to edit. In my work I strive to capture authentic moments and craft clear, engaging narratives that travel well on broadcast and online platforms. Based near Madrid, I collaborate with broadcasters worldwide (BBC, Al Jazeera, CNN) and thrive when working solo in challenging locations. I am fluent in English and Spanish, adaptable, and hands-on from planning through post-production, delivering reliable results under tight deadlines.

Peter Everett

I'm Peter Everett, a freelance shooter and editor with twenty years of experience working in high-pressure environments, including war zones. I specialize in lighting, interview setups, sequence shooting, and self-directed storytelling from concept to edit. In my work I strive to capture authentic moments and craft clear, engaging narratives that travel well on broadcast and online platforms. Based near Madrid, I collaborate with broadcasters worldwide (BBC, Al Jazeera, CNN) and thrive when working solo in challenging locations. I am fluent in English and Spanish, adaptable, and hands-on from planning through post-production, delivering reliable results under tight deadlines.

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I’m Peter Everett, a freelance shooter and editor with twenty years of experience working in high-pressure environments, including war zones. I specialize in lighting, interview setups, sequence shooting, and self-directed storytelling from concept to edit. In my work I strive to capture authentic moments and craft clear, engaging narratives that travel well on broadcast and online platforms.

Based near Madrid, I collaborate with broadcasters worldwide (BBC, Al Jazeera, CNN) and thrive when working solo in challenging locations. I am fluent in English and Spanish, adaptable, and hands-on from planning through post-production, delivering reliable results under tight deadlines.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Lighting Cameraman at Brook Lapping
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Europe from the summit project for BBC; lighting interviews with Tania Wilton and location sound recording.
Cameraman / Video Editor at Al Jazeera English
January 1, 2011 - Present
Shoot and edit for Al Jazeera English news channel covering Europe; embedded since 2011.
Location Producer / Lighting Cameraman / Sound Recordist at History Channel – Inside Secret Societies
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Location production, shooting interviews and sequences; sound recording; translations.
Lighting Cameraman at CNN International
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Documentary on Financial crime in Europe; pre-production research in Spain; lighting interviews and sequences.
Research / Assistant camera / Location sound recording at Secret life of a masterpiece documentary on great works of art
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Pre-production research; assistant cameraman and location sound recording.
Director, Script, Camera at The Big Lie – short documentary produced with Scottish Documentary Institute
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Pre-production research; self-directing and shooting; shown in ten international film festivals; winner public vote at Taiwan Film Festival.

Education

Masters in documentary production at Northern Media School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
BA (Hons) Film, television and radio at Staffordshire University
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996
Hostile environment Training at Centurion Security services
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Hostile Environment Training
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government