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WILL KINDER

DIRECTOR
BROADCAST • MULTI-CAMERA • LIVE STREAMS • podcasts
Will in the director's chair
"Bringing my broadcast experience to your next production or live event."

ABOUT ME

I am a BBC trained multi and single camera director. Due to my radio production background I thrive in live and unpredictable environments.

I bring my extensive broadcast background to live streams and multi-camera productions. In recent times, my experience has allowed me to help many clients add a broadcast element to an existing live event, where live audience numbers are limited - the so-called 'hybrid event'.

I'm highly experienced in managing big talent, whether it be a pop star, celebrity chef or a FTSE 100 CEO. My approach is relaxed and friendly, meaning you get the most from your talent and teams.

As well as live work, I direct a multitude of single camera productions, from food, to corporate and entertainment.

I’m always happy to discuss your needs and provide advice, especially if you’re new to live production projects.

My process

PLAN

I work with you and your team in the early stages to integrate the broadcast part into your production or event. I can bring fresh ideas and suggestions to the table based on my wide production background.

PRODUCE

I can advise on equipment and crew, either booking it for you or providing contacts. I'll draw up production paperwork such as camera plans and running orders.

EXECUTE

Show time! Working with all your stakeholders to provide a seamless production. Directing the final show, communicating with the broadcast and live teams.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Two of the stars

World of Cruising - TV Infomercials - Real Response Media/Palma Pictures

Series Director: 2 seasons of 30 min infomercials showcasing and selling cruise holidays. Full multi camera studio shoot and location filming. Featuring clients included Virgin Voyages, Saga Holidays, Riviera Travel and Ambassador. Airing in 2024/2025 across a range of UK DTV channels. 14 episodes in all.

Jamie Oliver

Food Revolution Day - Jamie Oliver Limited

Filmed at the Sydney Opera House, Jamie Oliver launched his Food Revolution campaign with two live shows. These were recorded and made available for free to broadcasters around the world. The show featured cooking demos from Jamie, music and audience participation.

Two of the stars

AstraZeneca AGM - Goose Live Events

A live stream full broadcast for the company's annual AGM. This historic event, staged at a prestigious London venue, was the first time AZ hadn't provided an in person event, allowing stake holders from across the globe to view and interact with the meeting. Featured live keynotes, VT inserts, remote outside broadcast interaction and live Q and A.

Two of the stars

Money Heist: The Biggest Fan - Amplify for Netflix

A one-off special for Netflix celebrating the latest season of the popular heist show. Fans competed to win the title 'Biggest Fan'. A challenging show filmed twice in both Spanish and Polish - the two biggest regions for the show. A complex multi-camera shoot with numerous special cameras, edited for later debut on Youtube. Netflix scooped 4 gold awards at the Campaign Magazine Experience Awards

Winner receives award

The Costa Book Awards - Goose Live Events

These prestigious awards traditionally held as a glamorous live event, were re-created as an on-line experience during lockdown. For 2022, they were presented as a hybrid event with a small 'in-room' audience and a large audience watching the live stream. Working with the Goose team I added a high quality broadcast element to the awards.

Presenter

EFL Fan's Forum - The Content Works

A new event for the English Football League discussing the fan's experiences of attending live matches. A live stream featuring several panels of guests, with questions and contributions from viewers. Full multi-camera studio set up with VT and graphics.

Presenter

World DAB Day - The Content Works

A live stream featuring live guests and remote contributions from all over the world. The event replaced the usual live conference event. The stream enabled stakeholders all over the globe to submit questions and have them answered directly by the studio experts.

TV studio view

The EFL Community Awards - The Content Works

This live steam for the English Football league replaced a traditional live event usually held at The Houses of Parliament. Featuring a mix of live guests and contributions via zoom. The live stream meant many more people were able to enjoy and interact with the event.

Presenter

ONE Book Launch - Jamie Oliver Limited

Providing a series of live streams across the year for promotion of Jamie's latest book. These streams stood in for his international travel itinerary, curtailed due to lockdown and providing a more efficient use of his time. Streaming to major TV shows all over the world, with multi-camera live cooking demonstrations, cook-alongs and interviews.

Claudia Winkleman

The Radio Festival - The Content Works

A high profile event for the radio industry, normally conducted live. Staged at the mini Shard, this hybrid show tied live guests with remote contributions. Using a full broadcast multi-camera set up, graphics, video and live were combined for a full day of live streams. This busy show was conducted under strict covid precautions.

Tess Daly

BT Brand Launch - Formidable Media

BT launched its new brand identity along with its work championing technology teaching in schools. Hosted by Tess Daly and featuring music from Jess Glynne, the show climaxed with a record breaking drone display, programmed by local children.

Jamie Oliver

World Automotive DAB - The Content Works

A hybrid event hosted in London with a live audience and streamed to a worldwide audience. Due to a train strike the event changed quickly from a mainly live event to requiring an extra level of remote contributions. The flexible technical set up allowed us to quickly accommodate these changes.

Podcasts

Everyone seems to have a podcast these days and they range in quality, to say the least. If your brand is important to you, you owe your listeners the best possible quality, both in production and editorial.

As a former BBC Radio Senior Producer, I use my skills as an experienced producer to provide podcasts for a variety of B2B and public facing clients. Services include consultancy, writing, recording, editing and delivery. Some clients also benefit from media training.

Podcasts can be audio only, but increasingly there is a video component, as many podcasts are delivered via platforms such as YouTube. I can provide remote recording facilities or in-person studios, depending on your needs. I can also advise on in-home equipment to improve the quality of your podcast for minimal cost.

I work with clients who have never produced a podcast through to experienced media providers and agencies. I am able to shape your idea into a fully ready-to-publish podcast and advise you on how best to use of your new platform in a very crowded market.

Give me a call for a no-obligation chat about your podcast.

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