PAUL OLDING

Paul Olding is an ambitious, BAFTA nominated, Tv and Film Director. Working across DRAMA and DOCUMENTARY, Paul has filmed around the globe, from lakes of molten lava in Ethiopia, to the streets of India, from the rainforests of Costa Rica, to the suburbs of Birmingham.

Within tv Documentary, Paul has made some of the most successful Science and History films on TV, working with the likes of Brian Cox, Iain Stewart and Alice Roberts. Paul has since gone on to direct BBC TV Drama and also writes and directs independently funded Short Film Dramas with strong personal narratives, screening at festivals around the world.

A zoologist by training, Paul has a doctorate from Oxford University in the vocalisations of Australian Microhylid tree frogs. With 15 years working at the BBC, Paul has a wide knowledge of filming styles, camera technologies and in creating bold CGI. He is experienced with drama, drama doc, and factual output, often working with American co-production. Comfortable with big budget blue chip, to more modest productions, from long form to Promos, Paul brings an imaginative and dynamic vision to each venture, readily adapting to changing situations, yet maintaining a quality aesthetic on screen, delivering on time, on budget and in style.

A published writer, stills photographer, underwater camera operator, radio broadcaster, and team leader, Paul brings a wide ranging package of skills and experience to each production.

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