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I’m Louis Bolton, a video and podcast producer based in Tauranga, New Zealand, with 17+ years across live broadcast, agency production, and independent studio work. I produce, host, direct and edit the interview podcast “The Bolton Inc Effect,” and I also create branded B2B and corporate video content end to end—from concept and budgeting to shooting, editing, and multi-platform distribution. My background includes leading multi-camera studio crews at CNBC Africa and managing studio floor operations at Sky News London. Since starting Bolton Inc in 2009, I’ve grown a referral- and repeat-client business by delivering on-time, on-budget content (including testimonial and short-form video) that helps clients generate measurable results.…I’m Louis Bolton, a video and podcast producer based in Tauranga, New Zealand, with 17+ years across live broadcast, agency production, and independent studio work. I produce, host, direct and edit the interview podcast “The Bolton Inc Effect,” and I also create branded B2B and corporate video content end to end—from concept and budgeting to shooting, editing, and multi-platform distribution. My background includes leading multi-camera studio crews at CNBC Africa and managing studio floor operations at Sky News London. Since starting Bolton Inc in 2009, I’ve grown a referral- and repeat-client business by delivering on-time, on-budget content (including testimonial and short-form video) that helps clients generate measurable results.

Louis Bolton

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I’m Louis Bolton, a video and podcast producer based in Tauranga, New Zealand, with 17+ years across live broadcast, agency production, and independent studio work. I produce, host, direct and edit the interview podcast “The Bolton Inc Effect,” and I also create branded B2B and corporate video content end to end—from concept and budgeting to shooting, editing, and multi-platform distribution. My background includes leading multi-camera studio crews at CNBC Africa and managing studio floor operations at Sky News London. Since starting Bolton Inc in 2009, I’ve grown a referral- and repeat-client business by delivering on-time, on-budget content (including testimonial and short-form video) that helps clients generate measurable results.…I’m Louis Bolton, a video and podcast producer based in Tauranga, New Zealand, with 17+ years across live broadcast, agency production, and independent studio work. I produce, host, direct and edit the interview podcast “The Bolton Inc Effect,” and I also create branded B2B and corporate video content end to end—from concept and budgeting to shooting, editing, and multi-platform distribution. My background includes leading multi-camera studio crews at CNBC Africa and managing studio floor operations at Sky News London. Since starting Bolton Inc in 2009, I’ve grown a referral- and repeat-client business by delivering on-time, on-budget content (including testimonial and short-form video) that helps clients generate measurable results.

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I’m Louis Bolton, a video and podcast producer based in Tauranga, New Zealand, with 17+ years across live broadcast, agency production, and independent studio work. I produce, host, direct and edit the interview podcast “The Bolton Inc Effect,” and I also create branded B2B and corporate video content end to end—from concept and budgeting to shooting, editing, and multi-platform distribution.

My background includes leading multi-camera studio crews at CNBC Africa and managing studio floor operations at Sky News London. Since starting Bolton Inc in 2009, I’ve grown a referral- and repeat-client business by delivering on-time, on-budget content (including testimonial and short-form video) that helps clients generate measurable results.

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Director of Photography / Podcast Producer at BlueOcean Agency

November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025

Directed photography for B2B brand content across an agency roster, filming and editing deliverables against multi-client deadlines. Launched and produced the WEDOB2B podcast by handling concept through production, directing and filming, editing, and publishing to build an ongoing audience for B2B content.

Director of Photography/Podcast Producer at BlueOcean Agency, New Zealand

November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025

Worked across B2B brands as director of photography, filming and editing all content. Directed, produced and edited the WEDOB2B Podcast for the agency.

Director of Photography / Social Media Manager at Silver Fern Sports

February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Managed paid social media advertising campaigns for an ongoing content programme by conceptualising, filming, and editing the video content behind each campaign to support performance goals.

Director of Photography/Social Media Manager at Silver Fern Sports, New Zealand

February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Maintained and ran ads for social media campaigns. Conceptualized, filmed, and edited videos for ongoing media campaigns.

Director of Photography at Blue Chilli

October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020

Directed photography across B2B and travel/tourism clients, adapting shooting style and visual approach to each brand’s creative brief while delivering production-ready assets.

Director of Photography at Blue Chilli, New Zealand

October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020

Directed projects across multiple clients in diverse industry sectors including B2B and Travel & Tourism.

Founder / Producer, Director & Editor — Video & Podcast Production at Bolton Inc

October 1, 2009 - Present

Grew an independent video and podcast studio from a solo start into a full-service production provider. Lead end-to-end production across concept, budgeting, crew and vendor booking, shoot, edit, and distribution for B2B and corporate clients. Produce branded films, testimonials, and short-form content, including scripting and on-camera storytelling built around client customers. Co-create and executive-produce “The Bolton Inc Effect,” producing multi-camera podcast recordings, editing video/audio, and distributing via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Buzzsprout.

Producer, Director, Editor, Vision Mixer at Bolton Inc.

October 1, 2009 - June 6, 2024

Sourced new business opportunities, created short format video content for social media, produced documentary style productions, managed client briefs, production schedules, booking crew and vendors, and handled photographic and drone equipment as well as editing suites like Final Cut Pro and Adobe software.

Multi-cam Studio Director at CNBC Africa

March 1, 2007 - October 31, 2009

Directed live, multi-camera business/news broadcasts by leading a 20-person studio crew across camera operations, vision mixing, and studio guests. Built and managed broadcast crew and scheduling in collaboration with the Programming Director to support daily live programming with reliable on-air delivery.

Multi-cam Studio Director at CNBC, South Africa

March 1, 2007 - October 31, 2009

Managed multiple camera shoots for business-news live broadcasts. Led a team of 20 crew members in a studio/gallery environment, coordinated schedules, guests, and programming. Directed outside broadcasts and ensured smooth execution using strong leadership and technical knowledge.

Floor Manager at Sky News

December 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

Ran the studio floor for live news broadcasts, coordinating real-time guest placement, script cueing, and communication between anchors and technical teams to keep live transmissions smooth and uninterrupted.

Floor Manager at SKY News, London

December 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

Maintained control of the studio floor area including guest placement, script liaison, and communication with studio directors and technical teams to ensure smooth live broadcast execution. Demonstrated composure under pressure and ability to anticipate and resolve problems.

Producer at Global Access Communications

January 1, 1998 - October 31, 2001

Produced and directed an in-house television magazine programme for live and pre-recorded broadcast. Managed freelance and studio crew booking processes and client relationships while supporting consistent achievement of quarterly financial targets and contributing creatively to internal recognition.

Producer at Global Access Communications, Johannesburg

January 1, 1998 - October 31, 2001

Produced and directed an in-house television magazine program for live and pre-recorded broadcasts. Managed client relationships, coordinated freelance and studio crew, and directed live broadcasts, resulting in business awards for creative input and achievement of quarterly financial targets.