Meet the Team

Dave is an experienced film director and broadcast producer who has worked for Sky, Channel 4 and the BBC.

He is very people focused and a great digital strategist. Instrumental in Classlane’s global film productions and a regular speaker on the power of online video.

A world class graphic design and multimedia producer, Rich has the ability to translate complex data into readily interpreted visual presentations with an expert knowledge of multimedia production.

Highly fluent in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director and a wide range of social media sites, and has produced websites and media presentations for clients such as Unilever, The FA and Nestle.

As Classlane’s Senior Creative Editor, Andi has worked with an extensive list of blue-chip clients, and has a proven track record in creating films with a contemporary, edgy slant, whilst always communicating the client’s core messages. As an experienced Avid editor, an inquisitive use of colourisation and audio mixing are his trademarks.

Prior to joining Classlane, Andi graduated from Goldsmiths College London (Damien Hirst, Sam Taylor Wood etc) in 1999.
Nominated – Best Picture Editor – Royal Television Society Awards 2009
Winner – Momart Scholarship 1999

As the Classlane all rounder, David is responsible producing the unique look and style of our films and has experience of working all over the world.

Producing content for most major broadcasters for over 13 years, David is both a highly experienced camera operator and editor. His list of skills also includes directing, writing, and vision mixing large multi-camera events.

Adrian has over 20 years experience as a cameraman.

He has worked on many broadcast TV productions for Sky, the BBC and ITV, covering everything from sporting events to news features as well as working on TV commercials and dramas.

Simon is an experienced and versatile lighting cameraman with over 15 years experience behind the camera.

He has worked on projects in Australia, the Caribbean, Greece, and the USA and is an established, well respected editor as well as camera operator. Some of Simon’s areas of expertise include aerial shots, specialist tracking and underwater filming.

Alan has been in the media industry since 1989, and is an experienced video producer, director and script-writer. A significant part of his media career has involved working in major public sector projects, the most recent being a ground-breaking IPTV project, which was awarded flagship status by the Cabinet Office.

In recent years he has become heavily involved in content production which is underpinned by social marketing theory and practice.

Patty is meticulous and efficient. Her attention to detail, including financial management is notorious.

Her history includes 10 years working with Philip Larkin at Hull University, 10 years working as the secretary for the Sub-Dean of Science at Hull University and 20 years here at Classlane.

Creative and enthusiastic, Colin trained in TV & Filmmaking at the East Coast Media Centre before graduating with a Sony award.

His varied body of work has taken him from London to New York, spanning documentaries, corporate promos, music videos and completing post/colour grading duties. A skilled cameraman and editor with work shown on many UK TV channels including the BBC and ITV.

Breon is an award winning animation and design guru who has been in the industry for over two decades, producing digital design and animations for clients such as Unilever, TOM Foundation and the National Bingo Association.

Melanie was hand picked from Hull College for being quite simply a brilliant editor with a grounding you would expect from somebody from industry for a decade, and brings a keen eye to the editing process.

Melanie’s recent work includes edits for clients such as Sealy Beds, Renaissance Hotels and Ideal Heating.

Since graduating from the University of Hull, Katherine has developed a wide range of broadcast skills, working in both creative and technical. Her specialism is in non-linear editing which has seen Katherine produce films for the internet, DVD, and corporate promos.

Writer and producer Sean has over 20 years experience in creating radio scripts, sound design and location sound recording. He’s also voiced hundreds of radio commercials, produced podcasts and worked with the likes of TV stars Craig Charles and Rik Mayall.