The resume is available as a PDF file here
Paul Bernard, 14 Woodstock Avenue - London – W13 9UG
Tel: 020 8579 2963 Mobile: 07778 853762 E-mail: paul@grounded.tv
Paul Bernard - Producer / Director
Producer/Director on factual programmes and ‘behind the scenes’ promos such as, “The Making of Kingdom of Heaven”. I have extensive experience preparing shoots, supervising location crews, staging documentary reconstruction and co-ordinating post-production. Through my work in the film industry I have gained significant experience sensitively working on film & television sets and locations and have extensive shooting and lighting skills. Experience using Sony HD cameras 750/900
Co. Producer / Director THE CINDY JACKSON STORY – TRADING FACES
50 minute documentary about Cindy Jackson who spent her inheritance redefining her face using extreme cosmetic surgery to become the girl of her dreams. Daisybeck Productions for FIVE Field Producer/DP KINGDOM OF HOPE – 20th Century Fox Providing behind the scenes material for the making of Ridley Scott’s epic, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, shooting in London, Morocco and Spain – Jan-Mar 04.
Field Producer IN SEARCH OF THE HOLY GRAIL – Roosfilm
Facilitating UK shoot for National Geographic programme – Apr 04
Field Producer MIRACLE HUNTERS – Actuality Productions – Discovery
Providing programme content as part of an investigation in to the possibility that twins do communicate telepathically. Coordinating 2 crews during experiments with identical twins. - June 03
Associate Producer THE SPIRIT OF DIANA - Associated TV Intl – Demand/Living
Associate Producer for London segments of this 2 hour television event examining the spiritual side of Princess Diana, including séances to contact her spirit! – February 2003
Director/Camera "BEYOND CHANCE" – Triage Entertainment - Lifestyle Channel
Shooting and directing UK segments on Digi Beta for the US based factual series, 'Beyond Chance' including documentary reconstruction sequences. – September-November 2002
Director/Camera “HIDDEN WORLDS” - Travel Channel – BskyB
Shooting and directing several segments of this travel series revealing vacation spots for the traveller with deep pockets. Shot with Sony DSR500 and produced by LA based Van Ness Films - February - April 2002
Producer/Director "SPICEWORLD" - Polygram Filmed Entertainment
Producing, directing and editing the promotional documentary for the Spice Girls’ spectacular movie debut! Shooting additional material on a PD150, the subsequent material was made in to a TV special for Channel 5.
Camera/Director "THE MAKING OF GLADIATOR" - HBO - ITV Transmission
Shooting on set ‘behind the scenes’ material about the making of Ridley Scott’s motion picture, ‘Gladiator’ on locations in Malta, Morocco and England. Conducting interviews with Ridley Scott and Richard Harris
Director/Camera "DRAGONHEART" - Universal Pictures - HBO
Directing all behind the scenes material and interviews with director Rob Cohen and principals Julie Christie, Dennis Quaid and David Thewlis. Shooting additional material on Betacam SP
Location Director "SIGHTINGS" - Paramount Television – BskyB
Segment director for several episodes of this US based series providing programme material from locations around the UK. Supervising filming and conducting interviews.
Director/Camera "THE MAKING OF ALIEN3" - 20th Century Fox – HBO/ITV
Commissioned by 20th Century Fox to provide "behind the scenes" material for "ALIEN3" including interviews with Sigourney Weaver and Swiss artist H.R. Giger who designed the titular creature. The material was shot on 16mm and used for a television special about the making of the "ALIEN" movie trilogy.
Director "HEARTS OF DARKNESS" - Showtime / ITV
Interview conducted in Rome with Vittorio Storaro for the Oscar nominated feature length documentary about the making of "APOCALYPSE NOW". Shot on 16mm by Storaro’s operator!
Summary Experience
• Coordinating pre/post production, liasing with agents and publicists for access to film & TV talent
• Researching programme contributors and preparing interview questions, notably with cast and crew
within the theatrical film industry.
• Supervising location filming and conducting interviews, including documentary drama reconstruction
• Maintaining communication between Senior Producers, production personnel and programme
contributors.
• Shooting additional content on a variety of formats including film & HD (see additional information)
• Ability to quickly develop a relationship with contributors to facilitate appropriate programme content.
• Preparing material for off-line edit, marking up transcription scripts, producing paper edits, assembly
edits and coordinating on-line edits and audio dubs.
• Developing original programme ideas within the factual entertainment genre.
SHOOTING 'BEHIND THE SCENES' MATERIAL FOR THE FOLLOWING FILM PROJECTS
ALIEN 3
BATMAN BEGINS
CLIFFHANGER
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
1492-CONQUEST OF PARADISE
DRAGONHEART
GLADIATOR
A GOOD YEAR (2006)
HAMLET (MEL GIBSON)
HARRY POTTER – 2005/2006
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER
JUDGE DREDD
KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
THE PEACEMAKER
THE RIVER WILD
SHOPPING
SHAUN OF THE DEAD
V FOR VENDETTA
Additional Information
Qualification: BA (Hons) Film – Farnham School of Art
Specialist skills: DOCU-DRAMA RECONSTRUCTION – SHOOTING – EXTENSIVE LIGHTING SKILLS
Work Permits: Canada / Lebanon
Equipment:
SONY DVW 790 DIGI BETA
SONY HD 750/F900 High Definition
Arri 16mm SR3 / Aaton 16mm XTR
Full Drivers Licence
VOLUNTARY WORK
Ealing Magistrates Court & Acton Youth Court – Witness Service Volunteer /Victim Support
REFERENCES
Kate Luczyc Wyhowska
Universal Pictures
Oxford House
76 Oxford Street
London W1N 0QH
Tel: 0207 307 1300
Teri Boggess
4000 Warner Blvd
Burbank
Los Angeles
California 91522
Tel: 818 954 6201
© Paul Bernard - Grounded Limited 2007