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A Creative Producer, Director and Edit producer, with a track record in delivering exciting and impactful content.
Matthew Balaam
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London, United Kingdom
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I am an Executive Producer, Creative Producer, Director and Edit Producer, with a track record in delivering exciting and impactful content.
I’ve led production teams from conception through to delivery, spearheading award-winning work; delivering business goals by engaging audiences across multiple touchpoints.
I’ve been responsible for scheduling and financial control of projects ranging in complexity and cost from £5k to 1 million.
I’ve built trusted and sustained client relationships across a broad range of industries and sectors, from FSTE 100 brands through to public and third sector organisations.
I’ve worked in large creative agencies, small independent production companies and as a freelancer for both; as well as independently and directly with clients.
I’ve produced content in a variety of styles and genres from short tactical talking heads through to animations and dramas. From authentic and emotive storytelling to playful and humorous social media advertising.
I’ve created business and public facing branded content alongside engaging and transforming employee engagement and internal communications.
My latest project (for DHL) engaged both internal and external audiences. I created a raft of online content that told the story of Susie Goodall's attempt to win the Golden Globe Race by sailing solo, and without GPS, around the world; a re-run (and 50th anniversary) of the notorious race that only one sailor would complete! Its hero film won Silver at the Brand Film Awards and the campaign won the Drum Marketing Award for best sponsorship activation. The judges thought there was one stand out entry in this category. A campaign that tickled their senses and smartly integrated brand messaging alongside a sponsorship.
I’ve led production teams from conception through to delivery, spearheading award-winning work; delivering business goals by engaging audiences across multiple touchpoints.
I’ve been responsible for scheduling and financial control of projects ranging in complexity and cost from £5k to 1 million.
I’ve built trusted and sustained client relationships across a broad range of industries and sectors, from FSTE 100 brands through to public and third sector organisations.
I’ve worked in large creative agencies, small independent production companies and as a freelancer for both; as well as independently and directly with clients.
I’ve produced content in a variety of styles and genres from short tactical talking heads through to animations and dramas. From authentic and emotive storytelling to playful and humorous social media advertising.
I’ve created business and public facing branded content alongside engaging and transforming employee engagement and internal communications.
My latest project (for DHL) engaged both internal and external audiences. I created a raft of online content that told the story of Susie Goodall's attempt to win the Golden Globe Race by sailing solo, and without GPS, around the world; a re-run (and 50th anniversary) of the notorious race that only one sailor would complete! Its hero film won Silver at the Brand Film Awards and the campaign won the Drum Marketing Award for best sponsorship activation. The judges thought there was one stand out entry in this category. A campaign that tickled their senses and smartly integrated brand messaging alongside a sponsorship.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
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Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2017 - 2019
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR - FILM | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Maverick Advertising and Design.
(Creative agency. 150+ employees)
Promoted to enhance the quality of film and video output. Supported executive, senior and agency
producers to develop and execute award winning branded and employee engagement content.
• Brought to life DHL's sponsorship with Susie Goodall and her attempt to sail around the world. Led
production teams engaging audiences across live, online, social media, and print media channels.
Winning Mavericks first Brand Film Festival and Drum Marketing Awards for best film/campaign.
• Spearheaded the film creative for DHL's content marketing campaign, 'Discover'; providing business
insights for a global audience. Produced global e-commerce success story mini-docs in the fashion,
lifestyle and tech sectors; overseeing annual production budgets of €1 million.
• Created scripted sketches and 3D animated social media adverts to drive awareness and generate
conversions. DHL and Amazons 'The Grand Tour' partnership film delivered 1 million views within a week.
• Modelled a new department structure for the 20+ film team in partnership with the Head of Film.
Promoted to enhance the quality of film and video output. Supported executive, senior and agency
producers to develop and execute award winning branded and employee engagement content.
• Brought to life DHL's sponsorship with Susie Goodall and her attempt to sail around the world. Led
production teams engaging audiences across live, online, social media, and print media channels.
Winning Mavericks first Brand Film Festival and Drum Marketing Awards for best film/campaign.
• Spearheaded the film creative for DHL's content marketing campaign, 'Discover'; providing business
insights for a global audience. Produced global e-commerce success story mini-docs in the fashion,
lifestyle and tech sectors; overseeing annual production budgets of €1 million.
• Created scripted sketches and 3D animated social media adverts to drive awareness and generate
conversions. DHL and Amazons 'The Grand Tour' partnership film delivered 1 million views within a week.
• Modelled a new department structure for the 20+ film team in partnership with the Head of Film.
Creative direction, Content creation, Senior Creative, Senior producer, Direction, Storytelling, Edit producing, Client Management, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Employee Engagement, Internal communication, Creative writing, Ideation, Idea and concept, Concept Development, Scripting, Team Leadership, Teambuilding, Budgets, Scheduling of workflows, Video Production, Film and video, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Documentary, Development and production of video
2013 - 2016
job
LEAD SENIOR PRODUCER
The Moment content company.
100 + employees)
Promoted to a lead role, supporting senior producers and line managing assistant producers working across
a range of award-winning film, digital and immersive (VR/AR) content for clients including; EY, Carnival, C-
SMART, Babcock & Royal Navy, HSBC, Audi, Dupont, Virgin, Vodafone, P&O, Cunard, SSAFA, Siemens, Sony.
• Produced a series of online videos for a native advertising campaign for Siemens and the Sunday Times.
Earned over 200,000 views within one week and reached 1,200,000 Sunday Times Readers.
• Won new client, The Royal Mail. Assembled and led a cast and crew of over 30 people to deliver an
award winning docu-drama shot in live working locations and reaching over 150,000 employees.
• Produced and scripted a series of TV idents promoting the Sony Xperia Z1 for the Discovery Network.
Led multiple client stakeholders, celebrity presenter and crew on challenging location shoots.
Promoted to a lead role, supporting senior producers and line managing assistant producers working across
a range of award-winning film, digital and immersive (VR/AR) content for clients including; EY, Carnival, C-
SMART, Babcock & Royal Navy, HSBC, Audi, Dupont, Virgin, Vodafone, P&O, Cunard, SSAFA, Siemens, Sony.
• Produced a series of online videos for a native advertising campaign for Siemens and the Sunday Times.
Earned over 200,000 views within one week and reached 1,200,000 Sunday Times Readers.
• Won new client, The Royal Mail. Assembled and led a cast and crew of over 30 people to deliver an
award winning docu-drama shot in live working locations and reaching over 150,000 employees.
• Produced and scripted a series of TV idents promoting the Sony Xperia Z1 for the Discovery Network.
Led multiple client stakeholders, celebrity presenter and crew on challenging location shoots.
Project Management, Edit producing, Directing, Producer, Scripting, Casting
2011 - 2013
job
SENIOR PRODUCER
One Two Four.
Led creative team on the Volkswagen account producing employee engagement and marketing content for thousands of employees and customers in support of the business strategy.
• Produced monthly online communications for UK Retailers, delivering business messages, product
information and celebrating Volkswagen culture in a range of fresh formats from studio set to live.
• Managed rolling original and curated content channel in UK retailers, promoting the latest products
and accessories for in-store customers; adding to and enhancing the customer retail experience.
• Wrote and directed mini drama to motivate sales teams and improve poor customer satisfaction.
Within 6 months of rollout they went from 17th to 5th place in a JD Power customer satisfaction survey.
SENIOR PRODUCER
• Produced monthly online communications for UK Retailers, delivering business messages, product
information and celebrating Volkswagen culture in a range of fresh formats from studio set to live.
• Managed rolling original and curated content channel in UK retailers, promoting the latest products
and accessories for in-store customers; adding to and enhancing the customer retail experience.
• Wrote and directed mini drama to motivate sales teams and improve poor customer satisfaction.
Within 6 months of rollout they went from 17th to 5th place in a JD Power customer satisfaction survey.
SENIOR PRODUCER
Marketing, Business strategy, Retail, Employee Engagement, Sales, Content, Producer, Support, Accessories, Power, Online, LED
2010 - 2011
freelance
Senior Producer/Director
Good dog.
Pitched for and won original commissions, produced online content and created innovative ways to use
film to support business development and corporate team building.
• Pitched and created patient led information films for the BMJ and Guardian online. Managed all
aspects of production, covering a broad range of contributors and conditions with sensitivity.
• Designed video-based performance management programme for Brita UK. Enabling management to use the collaborative process of film making to reveal insights about their working culture.
film to support business development and corporate team building.
• Pitched and created patient led information films for the BMJ and Guardian online. Managed all
aspects of production, covering a broad range of contributors and conditions with sensitivity.
• Designed video-based performance management programme for Brita UK. Enabling management to use the collaborative process of film making to reveal insights about their working culture.
Business development, Video, Performance Management, Movie, Management, Content, Support, Development, Production, Online
2007 - 2010
job
SENIOR PRODUCER
BBC, ITV and UTV.
(Independent film production company)
Created a broad range of branded and broadcast content from promotional and educational, through to factual documentary and entertainment for the BBC, ITV and UTV.
• Produced product films for luxury boat manufacturer, Princess Yachts. Directing ocean and aerial
filming throughout Europe; creating dynamic marketing content for online and trade shows.
• Extreme sports coverage for clothing brand Fat Face. Created online films and VNR's to gain maximum
nationwide exposure. Awarded for its "imaginative approach (to marketing) and creative execution".
• Series directed Richard O'Brien's Dead Strange; an 8-part series for ITV with 24 short stories exploring our
nations attitudes towards death. Outperformed Network and slot average TVR.
Created a broad range of branded and broadcast content from promotional and educational, through to factual documentary and entertainment for the BBC, ITV and UTV.
• Produced product films for luxury boat manufacturer, Princess Yachts. Directing ocean and aerial
filming throughout Europe; creating dynamic marketing content for online and trade shows.
• Extreme sports coverage for clothing brand Fat Face. Created online films and VNR's to gain maximum
nationwide exposure. Awarded for its "imaginative approach (to marketing) and creative execution".
• Series directed Richard O'Brien's Dead Strange; an 8-part series for ITV with 24 short stories exploring our
nations attitudes towards death. Outperformed Network and slot average TVR.
Marketing, Movie, Content, Producer, Network, Production, Online
2002 - 2007
job
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
unknown.
(National broadcaster: Features department, Westcountry and independent)
The Features department produced 150 hours of factual/entertainment programming a year across a
range of genres, including; current affairs, daytime, lifestyle, magazine, makeover, music reality and TVC's.
• Production credits across a broad range of roles. Managing schedules, budgets and contributors.
• Won commissions as an independent, leading teams to create original format and returning series.
The Features department produced 150 hours of factual/entertainment programming a year across a
range of genres, including; current affairs, daytime, lifestyle, magazine, makeover, music reality and TVC's.
• Production credits across a broad range of roles. Managing schedules, budgets and contributors.
• Won commissions as an independent, leading teams to create original format and returning series.
Producer, Music, Production
My education
University of Portsmouth
Bachelors, Film and Video Production
Bachelors, Film and Video Production
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