Guy Darby
Stills Production Assistant
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