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ROB SEARLE
Content Creator.
Television Specialist.
ABOUT ROB

Rob Searle is a freelance factual filmmaker and aspiring videographer based around London, United Kingdom. A self-confessed television addict, Rob was inspired and blessed as a youngster watching the rich offerings on UK television; promising himself he’d make a career out of what he loved most, content creation. Rob began his career in 2008, and his passion for filmmaking still blossoms to this day. To date Rob has worked on some of the world’s biggest shows (Top Gear, Car SOS), the UK’s biggest shows, (The ONE Show, Richard Hammond's Workshop) and for a host of internationally recognised television production companies and broadcasters (BBC, HatTrick, Channel 4, Channel 5, National Geographic, Discovery+, Lime Pictures).

Rob graduated from the Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) Media and Communications program at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2011 with high honours. In his spare time, he can be found watching television, exploring new countries and cultures, drinking herbal tea and of course, looking for ways to push his creative content yardstick.
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CLIENTS
SHOWREELS

ZAHA HADID - FIRE STATION
Self shot in two days using Blackmagic Pocket 6K, prime lenses on gimbal/slider/tripod and aerials shot with Mavic Mini 4 Pro.

ZAHA HADID TEASER
Drone & Videographer for Heni Talks Zaha Hadid series, coming 2025 on YouTube

VINNIE JONES SHOWREEL
DV Director & Aerial Photography. Discovery+

RICHARD HAMMOND'S WORKSHOP - SERIES 2 & 3
Producer/Director & Aerial Photography. Discovery+

RICHARD HAMMOND'S WORKSHOP - BEHIND THE SCENES
Drivetribe joined forces with Chimp Television for the day. This is a sneak preview into how we make the show!

CAR SOS SHOWREEL
Series 10 of 'CAR SOS'. Nat Geo, More4.

ADULTS ONLY!
Britain's first real-life sex soap, delving into the UK's sex industry, Channel 5.

AUSTRALIA AERIALS
Rob gained professional flight certification in July 2022 (GVC and A2CoC, CAA) with Flyby.

SECRETS OF YOUR SUPERMARKET FOOD
Sian and Stefan investigate the UK's supermarket food. Channel 5.

THE ONE SHOW
Daily Magazine Show, BBC One.

TOP GEAR
The world's most popular car show, BBC Two.

BRITAIN BY BIKE
Larry and George Lamb tour the UK on their bicycles, Channel 5.
SKILLSET & EQUIPMENT

CAMERA
Sony FX9, FX6, FS7 Mk ii, FX3, A7S Mk iii. Canon C300 Mk ii, 5D, C70. Blackmagic Pocket 6K. Confident rigging Go-Pros and operating Ronin gimbals and utilising both manual and electric sliders.
EDIT
Adobe Premiere Pro.
Davinci Resolve.
SOUND
Sennheiser 416 & G3/G4s.
Rode NTG3.
Wisycom MPR52-ENG dual-band transmitters.
Sony UWP microphones.
Zoom H1, H6 recorders.

PRODUCTION
Confident sourcing contributors, locations, props as well as generating ideas, writing scripts and delivering films on time and on budget. Experienced at co-ordinating projects with large budgets (£500,000+) and tight deadlines.
PERSONAL KIT
MacBook Pro 16" (With ShotPutPro)
DJI Mavic 3
DJI Mavic Mini UAV
Go Pro Hero 8 Black
DJI Ronin-S
1m Neewer Carbon Fibre Slider
LOCATION
Based in London, but willing and able to travel internationally.

DRONE LICENCES & INSURANCE
GVC (UK). Valid until July 2027.
CAA Certfied Drone/UAV Operator.
EASA (Europe) Certified. Valid until May 2029.
£10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance.
Full, Manual, UK driving licence.
CCDO Certified.
REFERENCES

References
Testimonials
Stephen Taylor-Woodrow, Series Producer
T: ON REQUEST
E: Stephen.taylorwoodrow@renegadepictures.co.uk
Stephen Taylor-Woodrow, Series Producer, CAR SOS
"You did an absolutely brilliant job at every level and this has definitely been the best shot series of Car SOS to date. You are welcome back whenever you are next available."
Phill Wesson, Producer/Director
T: ON REQUEST
E: phillwesson@gmail.com
Alex Renton, Editor, BBC Top Gear
"Rob is tenacious, he will fearlessly run at a target and won't stop until he gets there. I know that Zac [Producer] was particularly impressed on Bigfoot where there were huge obstacles to overcome with sourcing vehicles, but we got there and the film is many people's favourite of the run."
Paul Bader, Creative Director
T: ON REQUEST
E: paul.bader@screenhouse.co.uk
Owen Gay, Creative Director, One Tribe
"Rob has been a great addition to our production team. He has a good nose for a story, the tenacity to follow it through and good research techniques. He is charming with contributors and an entertaining team player."
Matthew Pitts-Tucker, Producer/Director
T: ON REQUEST
E: matthew.pt@gmail.com
Tim Bouverie, Producer & Author
"Robert is a dedicated professional for who has both the commitment and flare necessary to be successful in almost any broadcast role. I worked with Robert at Brook Lapping productions where he ran the production co-ordination for our documentary on Margaret Thatcher like clockwork. But Robert is much more than just an organiser. His editorial and creative judgements are also extremely impressive."
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