Ellis Metzger
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Ellis Metzger

Director/ProducerLondon, United Kingdom
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Ellis Metzger

Director/ProducerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am a professional Video Director, Producer and Illustrator with over 10 years of experience in the creative industry and a proven track record of leading creative teams and building strong client relationships on a global scale. My expertise lies in storytelling, producing short and mid- form videos across various genres, such as animation, sports, documentaries, entertainment, and social media. I create short and long-form videos, working across animation, sports, documentaries, entertainment, and social media. My strengths lie in writing, concept art, directing, and production, helping brands to connect to their audience. I have experience in leading creative teams and building client relationships globally. Additionally, I write short-form animated scripts and have illustrated International published children’s books.
Projects
  • Take Your Seat
    Take Your SeatHad the opportunity to create an exciting new original series for Sky Cinema called Take Your Seat, which is available to watch on Sky Cinema YouTube. Hosted by Jei from The Cyber Nerds, Noma, Gary and myself, we talk about upcoming and current movies on Sky Cinema and discuss some of our standout scenes, characters and facts you may not have known.
  • Cinema Dates
    Cinema DatesCinema Dates is a dating reality show created for Sky Cinema, that brings together two cinema-loving singles on an old-school blind date to the movies. Hosted by comedian Michael Spicer, who follows the two expertly matched singles and reacts to juicy moments that unfold.
  • Black on Screen: Date Night
    Black on Screen: Date NightBlack on Screen: Date Night is YouTube series that celebrates relationships and black talent in film. The show focuses on two influencers talking about their favourite scenes from a movie with a black lead, along with discussions on their relationship.
  • Black on Screen
    Black on ScreenBlack on Screen is an original series to celebrate black culture and talent in film and TV. Creating authentic cultural conversation with content creators about black talent and subjects on screen and the effect it has on culture Hosts Chuck Online, Adeola Patrone and Jourds as they talk about their experience growing up, their careers and the challenges faced. Episodes include mental health, families, and millennials vs. Gen Z.
  • Bloods: Cast Interviews
    Bloods: Cast InterviewsBloods is a television sitcom ensemble comedy that stars Samson Kayo and Jane Horrocks as South London paramedics, as they deal with emergency medical calls. I produced and co-wrote the cast interviews for series two. In these interviews, the cast talk about their characters and their development in the second series
  • Illustrations
    Illustrations
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Work history
    Sky logo
    Sky logo
    Senior Creative ProducerSky
    Isleworth, United KingdomFull Time
    Directing on set, leading talent and production crew to create original series and promotional videos for Sky platforms and social media, leading to an increase of over 100k YouTube subscribers Scripting and pitching original video ideas and franchises to senior stakeholders, acquiring and distributing budget for production Leading production process, along with a team of creatives, overseeing and prioritising multiple production processes to meet deadlines for delivery Building and maintaining strong relationships with agencies, production companies and talent, providing creative direction for film and TV campaigns while adapting to changes to projects and timelines Co-presenter and creator of Take Your Seat, creator of Black on Screen: Date Night, contributing to positive brand perception and increased sponsorship opportunities Researching and adapting to new techniques in production and market trends, ensuring Sky stays in line with competitors Turning scripts into illustrated storyboards for original series
    Sky logo
    Sky logo
    Director/ProducerSky
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
  • Creative Direction
  • Illustration
  • Video Directing
  • Account Management
  • Video Production
  • Video Scriptwriting
  • Team Management
  • Presenting
Education
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    FdA Digital Media ProductionUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
     - London, United Kingdom