Based in London, Megan has been working in production for 12+ years. Originally honing her skills in documentary research and development for Channel 4, BBC and NatGeo, she became an associate producer for the launch of VICELAND, developing the award winning series, States of Undress. Going on to work in-house for VOGUE and Conde Nast developing pioneering original editorial series. Since, she's worked with industry leaders such as Somesuch and Nowness, as a podcast producer and commissioner for WIRED. Most recently she’s worked as a senior creative producer overseeing ambitious global long and short formats from inception through to delivery. With an in-depth knowledge of the industry and a wealth of creative contacts she is ready & always looking for the next challenge - get in touch!
Projects
- GQ + AD X MASERATI LA CITTÀ CREATIVA, PALERMOA branded partnership cinematic exploration of the inspirational spaces and people of the Sicilian city of Palermo with Actress Eva Riccobono and composer Matteo Ceccarini Director : Marco Vigano AD : FROM ANCIENT MARKETS TO PIONEERING PALAZZI, DISCOVER THE CREATIVE BUZZ OF PALERMO GQ : TOURING SICILY’S CREATIVE CAPITAL WITH ACTRESS EVA RICCOBONO AND COMPOSER MATTEO CECCARINI From Ancient Markets to Pioneering Palazzi, Discover the Creative Buzz of Palermo Actress Eva Riccobono and composer M
- VOGUE x WIRED x PORCHE : The Art of DriveA Porsche collaboration with Vogue and WIRED: take a look behind the scenes and learn how the most inspiring cultural luminaries passionately work to make their ideas disrupt the status quo for something new. Creative Producer leading a first of its kind editorially-led platform of content featuring thought-leaders and cultural luminaries. Opening with grammy-award winning musician St Vincent exploring how reinvention is integral to her creative process. Across development, talent, and all prod
- Solidago - Short FilmRecollecting her youth during the 'Baby Scoop Era', Edith looks back on Solidago, an all-female rural community she was sent to in order to give birth to a child conceived outside of marriage. Solidago was selected for Leiden Shorts 2022, Suffolk Shorts 2022 & GRRL HAUS Festival. It was featured Girls In Film, Minute Shorts, Wul Collective, and chosen to appear in the editors choice section of Sight & Sound.
- Acali - You Can't Plan No Shit - MUSIC VIDEOdir. WHITNEY CONTI editor LINO JAMES POLLANO dop MORGAN K SPENCER camera dept HUSKY styling KIMBERLY GARRETT & LEA LEA make-up artist NILOFAR MUSSA producer MEGAN TOWNLEY-WAKELIN post-producer DALE AMANDA HERON colourist TASH HICKS arri CAIT LYN ADAMSON & PINK BANANA STUDIO lenses & accessories MCX TOBY & JACK , MORGAN K. SPENCER
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Projects credited in
- WIRED Future Cities: Holy Land- The Era of Permanent Revolution (WIRED)I was the head reseracher and local producer/fixer for this 5 part documentary video series commissioned by WIRED. The documentary explores the fascinating technology and start-up scene in Israel and Palestine; tapping into this unique region; its history, its culture and innovations. Looking at why Israel and the region has such a leading scene in the world and how tehcnology and start ups are bridigng the gap between Israelis and Palestinians.
- Design for Life - Oki SatoI worked with director Liam Saint-Pierre on a series of videos featuring some of the world's most fascinating designers, for British GQ and WIRED, in partnership with Braun. This episode features the prolific Japanese industrial designer Oki Sato in his Tokyo studio. Cinematography: John Fisher. Producer: Jenny Carson. Presenter: Richard Biedul.
- Design for Life - Lu YongZhongThe fourth episode of the short form documentary series 'Design for Life' I art directed for GQ, featuring the philosophical and prolific Chinese designer Lu YongZhong. Presenter Richard Biedul has rare access to Lu's workshop in Beijing as well as his fascinating design philosophy. Director: Liam Saint-Pierre. Cinematography: John Fisher. Producer: Jenny Carson.
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Work history
Senior Creative ProducerCondé Nast
- London, United KingdomFreelance
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Documentary ProducerAnti anti
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Documentary series following the discoveries of one of the world’s largest ever archeological missions
9 x 4-8 min expert-led, vfx heavy films presenting the cutting edge technology and discoveries.
Dir. Michelle Coomber
Exec Producer / CD : Anthony Austin
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Skills
- 16mm Film
- Journalism
- Television
- Film
- Animation
- Producing
- Documentaries
- Creative Producing
- Technology
- Arts Culture
Education
MA PhotographyLondon College of Communication, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
BA Graphic Arts and DesignLeeds Beckett University
- Leeds, United Kingdom
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