Guy Darby

Stills Production Assistant

Also available as a:
Location Manager

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Freelance location and production management professional with proven success prioritising multiple projects concurrently, effectively balancing schedules, resources, and budgets. Strong background in agency and in-house shoots, maintaining commitment to quality, efficiency, timeliness and value. Excels within high-pressure environments, ensuring productivity while working long hours across various locations. Strategic team builder and driver, brand enhancer, and expert in location selection / management for film and commercials. Maintains meticulous levels of attention to detail to ensure compliance with broadcast-related regulations while minimising exposure to risk.

Selected credits

Stills

Date Prod Co / Agency Brand / Title Photographer Producer Role

2019 - Oct

Luke Jackson Ltd

Ionity 360 Domes

Dan McNally

Luke Jackson

PM

2017 - Dec

Fresh Film

Axe – Dynamite

Anthony Edwin

Richard Carter-Hounslow

PA

2017 - Jun

Steve Hoskins Photography

Lilly’s Kitchen

Steve Hoskins

Luke Jackson

PA

2017 - May

Swerve Represents

Symbicort FIA

Paul O'Connor

Lucy Barbour

PM

2017 - May

Luke Jackson ltd

Lerros – London Shootings

Ernst Alexander

Luke Jackson

PM

2014 - Feb

Locate Productions

Vodafone – Trailblazers

George Logan

Eddie Standish

PA

2013 - Aug

Locate Productions

Abott Nutrition - Pediasure / Similac

Sophie Ebrard

Nick Hale

PA

2013 - Aug

Locate Productions

Abott Nutrition – Ensure Plus

Sophie Ebrard

Nick Hale

PA

2011 - May

Shoot Logistics

JD – Air MAX

Leo Cackett

Mike Baldock

PA

2011 - Mar

Another Production

Grey Healthcare – Allergan

Robert Wyatt

Helen Parker

PS

2011 - Mar

Another Production

Sony Ericsson - Fifa

Leo Cackett

Helen Parker

PS

2011 - Mar

Another Production

Sony Ericsson – X10

Gary Burchell

Helen Parker

PS

TV Commercials / Branded Content

Date Prod Co / Agency Brand / Title Type Director Producer Role

2014 - May

Dentsu Aegis

Royal Navy and British Swimming

Content

Hamish Storey

David Wieder

PA

2014 - May

Dentsu Aegis

Fitness First – Freestyle Training

Content

Jess Scott-Hunter

David Wieder

PA

2015 - Apr

Gas & Electric

Suzuki – Vitara

Content

Tom King

Doug Pye

PA

2018 - Apr

Somesuch

United Visual Artists

Content

Luke & Joseph

Alex Chamberlin

PA

2013 - Jun

Fiona Films

Brintellix - Product Launch

Content

Laurie Castelli

Fiona Warhurst

PA

2012 - Aug

4 Creative

Baggage

Content

Ita Fitzgerald

Louise Oliver

PA

2012 - Jul

The Viral Factory

Activision Blur

Content

Will Tribble

Simon Sanderson

PA

2012 - Jul

The Viral Factory

Garbage Tossers

Content

James Rouse

Simon Sanderson

PA

2011 - Apr

The Collaboration

Global Blue - Step 2011

Content

Clive Howard

Nathan Carey

PA

2011 - Apr

The Collaboration

Global Blue – Tomorrow’s Shoppers

Content

Clive Howard

Nathan Carey

PA

2011 - Apr

The Collaboration

Ladbrokes – The wedding

Content

Clive Howard

Nathan Carey

PA

2011 - Apr

The Collaboration

Yell.com – Pop Up’s

Content

Clive Howard

Nathan Carey

PA

2018 - Jul

Fresh Film

Vax – Blade 2

TVC

Matt Losasso

Prod: Simon Petter PM: Louise Jackson

PA

2018 - May

AMV

Samsung – Leaves on the Line

TVC

The Sacred Egg

Prod: Edwina Dennison PM: Kieran Sadler

PA

2014 - Sep

Channel 5

Geo Lottery

TVC

Geoff Parsons

Prod: Lucy Bugial PM: Zofema Lazarra

PA

2014 - Sep

Riff Raff

Ibis – Noteworthy

TVC

Clements Habicht

Prod: Tiernan Hanby PM: Jess Jay Thomas

PA

Music Videos

Date Prod Co Artist / Title Director Producer Role

2021 - Oct

Streetlight Films

WOTW – Forever Autumn

Ian Emes

Adrian Harrison

PA

2011 - Apr

The Collaboration

Day V Latley

Clive Howard

Nathan Care

PA

Countries Worked in

  • Belgium
  • France
  • Germany
  • Portugal

Education

  • 2000 – ‘03 University of Central England. Ba(Hons) Marketing 2:1

Production Companies Worked with

  • FRESH FILMS
  • GAS&ELECTRIC
  • RIFF RAFF
  • SWEET SHOP

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Word - Advanced
  • Microsoft Excel - Proficient
  • Powerpoint - Proficient
  • Apple Keynote - Proficient.

Additional Skills

  • Valid driving license
  • Comfortable driving vans
  • Car owner
  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
  • PPM's
  • Passed APA Covid Assessment
  • Passed 1st Option Managing Covid-19 Risks
  • Passed 1st Option Covid Supervisor top-up course