UK to US

Working in the US

London-based, with a habit of ending up in America. I've directed and shot across the US for American and British networks, and I'm spending more of my time there.

Compton Magic
Lightbox · 2021

Compton Magic

My role: Shooting Producer

Shot around 95% of the series across the US, from Compton to Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, the Carolinas and New York. Filmed all master interviews, directed the day-to-day actuality and shaped the storylines.

School Swap: UK to USA
Channel 4. Love Productions · 2023

School Swap: UK to USA

My role: Shooting PD

The US side of the series, filmed in Mena, Arkansas.

Police Custody USA
The Garden for A&E and Channel 4 · 2019

Police Custody USA

My role: DV Director

Aired in the US as Real PD Kansas City. Four months embedded in Kansas City, filming the custody process from booking to the cell.

Rich House, Poor House USAComing soon
Emporium Productions for Channel 5 · 2025

Rich House, Poor House USA

My role: Director

Filmed in Washington DC and the UK.

Why bring me in

  • UK craft, US pace. I've delivered for the BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix, and kept up with US network schedules.
  • I visa holder, so I can work on media productions in the US.
  • My own kit, travel-ready: Arri Alexa Mini, Sony FX6 and FX30.
  • Self-shooting or leading a crew. One person can cover what usually takes two.
  • Working the other way too. US productions shooting in the UK can use me to direct, shoot or put a London crew together.

Based in London. Available for shoots anywhere in the US, including Atlanta and New York.

Let's talk

Making something like this?

Tell me about the project and I'll come back to you within a day or two.

Email Jason

Aspire Films Ltd, London