Nick O'Meally: Producer / Director (Shooting PD)

NEW DRAGONFLY SERIES

2011-11-08T01:25:00.000-08:00

Directing a new series for Dragonfly TV for the Discovery Channel. More details to follow soon.

2011-07-23T12:52:00.000-07:00

GOLD RUSH: BEHIND THE SCENES

2011-06-06T04:44:00.000-07:00

I'm the one with the beard!
A behind the scenes interview with the production team of Gold Rush on the Discovery Channel.

Nick O'Meally is Director of Calabash Films and a freelance shooting pd (Producer Director)

THE GREAT AMERICAN MANHUNT

2011-05-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

Shooting Producer Director

National Geographic Channel / Wide Eyed Entertainment

An 8-part series that follows a team of experts as they use forensic science to track down and identify mystery targets across the United States.

(May - Sept 2011)

Nick O'Meally is Director of Calabash Films and a freelance shooting pd (Producer Director)

WHEN ROYALS WED

2011-05-01T09:42:00.000-07:00

Shooting Producer Director
BBC1
A social history of Royal Weddings presented by Larry Lamb and Lesley Garrett. Directed and self-shot 2 x 45' on the Canon XF305.
(Feb - April 2011)

Nick O'Meally is Director of Calabash Films and a freelance shooting pd (Producer Director)

GOLD RUSH

2010-10-09T12:02:00.001-07:00

Shooting Producer Director

Raw Television / Discovery Channel

Observational documentary series about a group of unemployed men who set out for the wilds of Alaska in search of gold. Story producing and self-shooting in High Def on Sony XDCAM PDW 700s. For an in-depth look at the series click here.

(Sept - Dec 2010)

Gold Rush series promo.

Nick O'Meally is Director of Calabash Films and a freelance shooting pd (Producer Director)

CALABASHFILMS

2010-03-01T02:56:00.000-08:00

Creative Director

Founded Calabash Films, a company specialising in making online video and digital media content that people want to share across the web. Recent clients include The Mayor's Fund for London, Right To Play, Adidas and the BBC. Click on the link here to see some of our work.

THE ONE SHOW, HISTORY HUNTERS, BBC1

2009-12-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

Producer / Director
BBC1
Short-form history films for The One Show. Directed crews, presenters Dan Snow and Neil Oliver, story produced and directed edit.
(April 08 - Sept 08)

Watch a series of films that I directed for The One Show - Five Days that Changed Britain.

Nick O'Meally is Director of Calabash Films and a freelance shooting pd (Producer Director)

BONDI RESCUE, Channel 10

2009-12-19T11:13:00.000-08:00

Producer / Director
Cordell Jigsaw, Channel 10, Australia
Award winning observational documentary series about the work of lifeguards on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Directed camera crews and story produced. Winner of the 2008 LOGIE for best factual television.
(Dec 07 - March 08)

Nick O'Meally is Director of Calabash Films and a freelance shooting pd (Producer Director)

BIG BROTHER 7, Channel 10

2009-12-19T10:48:00.000-08:00

Gallery Producer
Endemol / Southern Star Australia
Directed live gallery and story produced. (April 07 - Aug 07)

OIL, SWEAT AND RIGS 2, Discovery Channel

2009-12-19T08:37:00.000-08:00

Producer / Director
Mentorn / Discovery US
1 x 60mins
Observational documentary about the work of divers salvaging a sunken oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Self-shooting, story producing and directed the edit. (Oct 06 - March 07)

SUPER VETS 2, BBC1

2009-12-19T08:28:00.000-08:00

Producer / Director
BBC1
Observational documentary series about London's Royal Veterinary College. Self Shooting and directed edit. (May 06 - Sept 06)

OIL, SWEAT AND RIGS, Discovery Channel

2009-12-18T15:18:00.000-08:00

Producer/ Director
Mentorn / Discovery US
1 x 60 mins
Observational documentary about a group of oil-riggers salvaging an oil well damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Self-shooting, story producing and directed the edit. (Nov 05 - March 06)

Nick O'Meally is Director of Calabash Films and a freelance shooting pd (Producer Director)

ANIMAL PRECINCT, Animal Planet/ Discovery US

2009-12-18T15:06:00.000-08:00

DV Director
Anglia Factual / Animal Planet
Observational documentary series about the work of the ASPCA, a New York based animal welfare charity.
(April 05 - Nov 05)

MUMS ON STRIKE, ITV1

2009-12-18T14:56:00.001-08:00

Producer / Director
Lion Television / ITV1
3 x 60 mins
Factual entertainment series about Dad's coping with domestic family life. On location with families filming their daily lives on DSR570. Directed the edit of three episodes. (March 05 - Apri 05)

CRASH, Channel 4

2009-12-18T14:49:00.001-08:00

DV Director
IWC Media
1 x 60 mins
Assisted BAFTA award winning director Leo Regan on an observational documentary pilot about car crash victims. On 24-hr call self-shooting the Lancashire Motorway Police responding to emergency calls and vehicle accidents. (Feb 05 - April 05)

EUROPEAN NIGHTMARE, BBC1

2009-12-18T14:42:00.002-08:00

Producer/ Director
September Films / BBC 1
4 x 45 mins
Factual entertainment series about ex-pats living in France and the property issues they faced. Self-shot all content and directed the edit of four episodes.
(May 04 - Oct 04)

LIVING THE DREAM, Channel 4

2009-12-18T14:42:00.000-08:00

Channel 4 / Done and Dusted
1 x 60mins
Observational documentary about a group of underprivileged teenagers working with the Prince's Trust Charity and the urban music awards. Self shot and story produced.
(April 04 - May 04)

CELEBRITY BODIES, Trouble

2009-12-18T14:41:00.000-08:00

Edit Producer
September Films / Trouble
6 x 30mins
Factual entertainment series about celebrities. Directed the edit of six episodes.
(Jan 04-Apr 04)

STRIPPED, The Box

2009-12-18T14:25:00.001-08:00

Producer / Director
EMAP / The Box
40 x 60mins
Daily 60 minute music show featuring interviews with musical acts including Beyonce.
(Sept 03 - Dec 03)

THE AGENTS, CBBC

2009-12-18T14:16:00.000-08:00

Producer / Director
CBBC / Endemol
4 x 30 mins
Reality show about a group of children acting as talent agents. Self-shot and stroy produced.
(May 03 - Aug 03)

RI:SE, Channel 4

2009-12-18T14:02:00.000-08:00

DV Director
Channel 4 / Princess Productions
Topical live morning show. Self-shot and edited VT packages.
(Feb 02 - Jan 03)

CNN HOTSPOTS, CNN International

2009-12-18T13:24:00.001-08:00

DV Director
CNN
Short guides to European cites. Self shot GVs and presenter PTCs. Directed the edit. (July 01 – Nov 01)

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

2009-12-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

MA VICTORIAN HISTORY, Trinity and All Saints, Leeds University, UK
BA HONS HISTORY AND MEDIA STUDIES, Trinity and All Saints, Leeds University, UK (Oct 93 – June 97)
SKILLSET / DV TALENT CAMERA TUTOR: Shooting and Directing 360 Video on SONY EX3 & Canon XF305 (Current)
SKILLSET FINAL CUT PRO EDITING course for Producers and Directors. (Aug 08)
DV TALENT DSR570 shooting and directing course.
BBC PD150 DV Camera training course.
BBC HEALTH AND SAFETY (May 08)
EXTREME COLD WEATHER TRAINING COURSE, National Film and Television School. (Jan 07)
AVIATION WATER SURVIVAL, University of Louisiana, USA (Oct 06)
PADI DIVER: Qualified to Adventure Diver (Sept 07)
FULL DRIVING LICENSE