Film + TV
WRITER - PRODUCER - DIRECTOR
From Oscar short listed films to Cannes Lion winning campaigns
Commercial . Film + TV . Branded content
How does directing Britain’s first surf movie influence award winning content?
Making movies, directing TV shows and producing award winning content is all about reaching an audience. Capturing hearts + minds.
For over 25+ years from the Oscar listed The Cutter to the multi-award winning The Attack Carl’s content has engaged and entertained. But what about commercial success? At the last count The Wine Show had reached over 250 million people globally. Notch bracelets are still selling out. And Blue Juice just celebrated it’s 30th anniversary. What other 90’s movie is still doing the rounds?
But this is only a glimpse so feel free to get in touch if you’d like to see more
Film + TV
Trained at the RCA, BBC and some of the biggest advertising agencies in the world Carl has feature films, factual entertainment and TVC’s.
He has also produced documentaries, series for YouTube and Amazon Prime.
Commercial
From classic campaigns for Levi’s + Coca Cola Carl has moved between the Film + TV industry and commercial content production for over 25+ years.
His popularity with brands and businesses lead to the creation of Unit Creative a one-stop-creative shop for direct to brand content creation, distribution and monitoring.
Writing
It all started at the University of California’s infamous screenwriting school but nothing beats working as an industry professional for film production, TV series and major brands.
Carl has written for Hollywood studios, the BBC, Channel 4 and Amazon Prime.
What people loved
Story driven originals
Trained in the UK and USA Carl’s content and commercial screenwriting experience has produced some truly original scripts, screenplays and concepts. His strong sense of “crowd pleasing” narrative was described by the press as
“Absolutely charming, unabashedly offbeat ”
Variety Magazine
Winning Big Screen audiences
From Hip Hop to hit men, Blue Juice to H2O, big screen audiences demand a very different style of entertainment.
Sharing the need for captivating stories, interesting characters and award winning performances, film and series filmmaking demands a different set of skills. Managing larger crews, higher budgets and demanding schedules takes a producer or director’s knowledge to the next level, especially when you’re dealing with an music mega stars , Hollywood actors and the underwater world.
Director Prechezer injects joie de vivre into proceedings. Sparklingly entertaining and a surefire bet to fill the nation's cushioned seatage. This testosterone-fuelled nonsense turns out to be a blast.
The Press are never united. If one loved the other publication is duty bound to counter but Blue JUice’s charm won over nearly ever critic and it’s audience’s loved after thirty years is a joy to behold.
“Absolutely charming,
unabashedly offbeat ”
Variety Magazine
Original Series - The Wine Show
The Wine Show became a favourite among viewers thanks to the “bromance between Goode and co-host Matthew Rhys” created as they journeyed through the heart of Italy in search of tasty wine and lasting memories.” .
Sold globally by Sky Vision, all series are now available on AMAZON PRIME and a multitude of other platforms including HULU. The latest series adds Nexflix Original Altered Carbon's James Purefoy, Jancis Robinson and Jaega Wise. Stephane Reynaud also created some delicious plates, bringing tabletop food to this already lip-smacking adventure.
The Wine Show - Highlights
INSIDE SEASON 2 OF THE WINE SHOW
CHILE - THE WINE SHOW
BEST OF THE WINE SHOW SEASON 1
JAPAN TRAILER - THE WINE SHOW
An audience favourite.
Watching people watching a show or looking at feedback figures online gives you an immediate indication of what works…
This episode proved to be an audience favourite as Reese and Goode learn the delicate art of the Sommelier. Watch out for the moment when Mr Reese asks his teacher what he thinks of their performance… shot in less than a day on a single camera this memorable episode showcases what can be achieved with a good story, some willing participants and a bi-lingual director who knows how to work a scene.
SCREENWRITING + OTHER WORKS
Film + TV is only part of Carl’s career. Screenwriting and script development have always been a keen part of his creative portfolio but copywright and contracts don’t always allow everything to appear online to feel free to get in touch if you’d like to know anymore of the projects featured here or for one off commissions.
PUBLIC SPEAKER + KEYNOTES
YOU CAN ALSO BOOK CARL AS A PUBLIC SPEAKER
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Keynote Speaker
Specialising in innovation, media and film, Carl is an in-demand speaker and has delivered public + private presentations and keynotes worldwide.
Clients appreciate how he blends a deep understanding with practical hands-on experience in a relaxed, spontaneous and humorous style.
FACILITATOR
With a history of hands on experience as a creative, film director, content producer and strategist trained in the UK + the USS car can facilitate or chair your events in a open clear way based on real knowledge and experience.