I am CJ Clarke, a Producer, Director, Editor, DoP and immersive storyteller blending artistic vision with cutting-edge tech. Over 15+ years I have led cross-functional teams worldwide to deliver AR/VR, XR, and AI-driven narratives; most notably as Lead Producer/Director on the Meta-funded project Maya: The Birth of a Superhero, which earned Tribeca Special Jury Award and Cannes XR exposure. I thrive on turning complex brand promises into engaging experiences that resonate across exhibitions, social media and immersive environments. My work spans branded content, public institutions, and cultural installations for Google, HP, TIME, Save the Children, and museums, with a hands-on craft as a photographer and producer. I combine strategic thinking with production excellence to translate bold ideas into accessible, high-impact storytelling that audiences remember.

CJ Clarke

I am CJ Clarke, a Producer, Director, Editor, DoP and immersive storyteller blending artistic vision with cutting-edge tech. Over 15+ years I have led cross-functional teams worldwide to deliver AR/VR, XR, and AI-driven narratives; most notably as Lead Producer/Director on the Meta-funded project Maya: The Birth of a Superhero, which earned Tribeca Special Jury Award and Cannes XR exposure. I thrive on turning complex brand promises into engaging experiences that resonate across exhibitions, social media and immersive environments. My work spans branded content, public institutions, and cultural installations for Google, HP, TIME, Save the Children, and museums, with a hands-on craft as a photographer and producer. I combine strategic thinking with production excellence to translate bold ideas into accessible, high-impact storytelling that audiences remember.

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I am CJ Clarke, a Producer, Director, Editor, DoP and immersive storyteller blending artistic vision with cutting-edge tech. Over 15+ years I have led cross-functional teams worldwide to deliver AR/VR, XR, and AI-driven narratives; most notably as Lead Producer/Director on the Meta-funded project Maya: The Birth of a Superhero, which earned Tribeca Special Jury Award and Cannes XR exposure. I thrive on turning complex brand promises into engaging experiences that resonate across exhibitions, social media and immersive environments.

My work spans branded content, public institutions, and cultural installations for Google, HP, TIME, Save the Children, and museums, with a hands-on craft as a photographer and producer. I combine strategic thinking with production excellence to translate bold ideas into accessible, high-impact storytelling that audiences remember.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director & Lead Producer at Just Another Production Company
July 1, 2017 - Present
Strategic Meta Partnership: lead production partner for Meta on a $1M XR/VR production 'Maya: The Birth of a Superhero'. Managed the end-to-end relationship with Meta as principal funder, navigating a multi-year development and production lifecycle. Global cross-functional leadership: directed international creatives across France, UK/Belgium/Lithuania, and India; oversaw the technical pipeline and remote collaboration. Award-winning strategy and talent acquisition (Indira Varma) resulting in Tribeca 2023 Special Jury Award and Cannes XR in-competition (2024), plus Anidox Best XR Award and European XR Awards 2024. Budget & operations: managed budgets from micro to $1M and delivered complex tech-heavy projects. Creative brand strategy: produced multi-platform branded content for Google, HP, and TIME. Exhibition production: international installations for V&A Museum, Focal Point Gallery (Tate+), and Fotomuseum Winterthur.
Multimedia Producer at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Led pandemic-response content strategy with limited resources; produced documentary content capturing frontline response, including mental health response cars and frontline twin brothers; project achieved 40,000+ views on Twitter.
Asia Regional Multimedia Producer at Save the Children
August 1, 2013 - July 1, 2017
Directed and managed large-scale multimedia productions across 10+ countries in Asia/EMEA, coordinating between local teams and global headquarters to ensure brand consistency at scale; crisis and strategic response (Nepal earthquake, Niger hunger crisis) driving global engagement and fundraising.
Picture Editor & Creative Lead at Save the Children
November 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Wrote and directed the UK launch film for the Child Poverty campaign; 80,000+ viewers; built and managed a global network of photographers and filmmakers; international commissioning across fundraising, media, corporate comms and social.
Founder & Director at Just Another Photo Festival
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founding director of a photography-focused festival exploring visual storytelling and contemporary practice.
Communications Consultant at Changing Ideas
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011
Communications strategy and consulting across diverse projects (2005–2011).

Education

AI Foundations for Creative Practice at National Film and Television School
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
MA Photojournalism & Documentary Photography (Distinction) at London College of Communication, UAL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons) English – Writing & Performance at University of York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
AI Foundations for Creative Practice at National Film and Television School
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
MA Photojournalism & Documentary Photography (Distinction) at London College of Communication, UAL
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons) English – Writing & Performance at University of York
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services