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✭✭✭✭✭ “Jonathan is a total pro.” ✭✭✭✭✭ “Took our film to another level!” ✭✭✭✭✭ “Outstanding!” ✅ Expert Vetted (top 1% of Upwork freelancers), award winning Film Editor and Filmmaker ✅ Trusted by Ford, Virgin, Phillips, J & J ✅ I specialise in marketing films, explainer films, ads, feature films and short films ✅ Masters Degree in Film Production So what makes me different? 🎬 Anyone can edit. But not everyone can tell a great story. 🎬 Whilst you are my client, I am not afraid to offer an opinion. 🎬 I want your film to be the best and will treat it like my own. 🎬 Reliable, organised and I deliver ahead of schedule. From a feature film to a marketing film, I like to think of your content in a way that can engage and even move your audience. If structured well, your content can be the most powerful sales tool you have. I like to call myself a Video Strategist. I will also help you get unstuck in your business and find out how the right video can help you make more money. With over 20 years experience in film production, I can write, produce and edit your film, corporate video or project. I am a passionate filmmaker and I care about your project and making great content. After all... it reflects on me if I do not. I have made feature films for the cinema, corporate films, commercials, social media ads and much more. Other post production services include: ✅ 4K videography ✅ voice over ✅ 2D animation ✅ motion graphics ✅ Post production/audio services ✅ Full editing services ✅ Explainer videos, marketing videos, facebook/instgram/YouTube/social content video ads, crowdfunding videos, interviews and film shoots ✅ VFX, AI video creation including Veo Flow, Runway, Gemini, Firefly and more Get in touch today and let's have a chat.

Creative Consulting & Brand Development: You don't just want a brand: you want something genuine that tells a story that evokes a response. And generic copy? AI slop? No thank you. I have worked as a freelance creative for over a decade. My work spans branding, commercial production (branded content, commercials, and more), and multi-platform copywriting across industries. In short, I've produced every form of content you can think of! I take a lot of pride in my work and genuinely love what I do. So if you want to work with someone who can take initiative, come up with interesting angles, and get the job done, send me a message. I can work with and without AI. I've got a brain, know how to use it, but also know that AI can help you see things from a new perspective, save time, and catch those perky little typos every writer curse. Creative Writing: I didn't stop at copywriting. I have authored books (memoirs, self-help books, and romance novels), articles, feature films, commercials, and animated series. I have written for kids teens, and adults. What can I say? I've got range! Voice-overs, Acting, Directing and producing: My first love is film and theater. I trained as an actor and director in London, and producer in Los Angeles. I have recently started doing voice-overs and voice acting, as well as talking heads because let's face it: it's a lot of fun! Growing up in Sweden before moving overseas I'm fluent in both Swedish and American and British English. As a writer, producer and director I have assisted brands with branded content and commercials. I have access to a recording studio and, if need be, a whole crew of filmmakers! Key Skills Writing: - Copywriting (all brand and marketing collateral, including ads and direct response copy (DRC)) - Blogs & Articles - Fiction & Non-Fiction Books: Children's Books, Books for Teens and Books for Adults (writing, developmental editing, and line editing) - Feature Films & Commercials Creative Direction, Planning & Design: - Creative Direction for Branding and Marketing - Design (social media posts, newsletters, brochures, presentations, etc.) - Directing & Producing Plays & Commercials I have worked with tools such as: - Canva (landing pages, brochures, presentations, social posts & videos) - WordPress - Figma - Surfer SEO & Clearscope - ClickUp - Monday - Slack - Asana - Trello - Klaviyo - Keynote (incl. animation) - Google Docs, Sheets & Presentations - Pages & Word - Numbers & Excel - Hootsuite - ChatGPT & Gemini - Sudowrite - Grammarly - Celtx As for my background, I trained as an actor/director at KADA/ASAD and a producer at UCLA Extension, but I have also worked as an executive PA to the CEO of an equity company and as a sales manager for an online art gallery before I became a freelancer. Being a freelancer has allowed me to combine my love of storytelling and entertainment with my love of innovative businesses. I just wrapped a one-year contract as the head of brand and content for a trading platform, where I built the brand from scratch and did all the copy for the website, emails, and social posts, plus shot commercials and branded content. I also helped direct two designers, one of whom is now taking over the design department. Throughout my freelance career, I've focused on writing, but with a heavy dose of digital marketing and branding. My passion is helping people communicate their unique story/brand, as well as playing around with innovative marketing and branding ideas. DRC might drive sales, but brand drives loyalty. I further have experience with long-form content, having written blogs and articles, as well as non-fiction and fiction books for clients. I've also done a fair amount of developmental editing. This side of my work allows me to truly indulge in my love of good stories! Communication is what I do best—from communicating brands to communicating stories that deserve to be heard, whether because they’re funny, outrageous, or will simply put a smile on your face. I have many long-term clients and enjoy building client relationships that last and evolve over the years. I have listed myself as an agency here simply so that I am able to collaborate with other freelancers as and when needed, though unless you need other skills than mine, you work with me and me alone.

I am an award-winning screenwriter, story development consultant, and script analyst with more than a decade of professional experience helping writers, producers, and studios take projects from rough idea to production-ready script. I specialise in emotionally rich, character-driven stories for film, TV, audio drama, games, animation, and branded content. My work spans everything from contained indie dramas and true-story adaptations to animated explainers, murder mystery games, and high-concept genre pieces. Some quick credentials: • MA Screenwriting (Distinction, UWE) and BA Film Production (First Class, UCA) • Founder of Script Lighthouse, providing story development to clients worldwide • Script reader and analyst for organisations such as the BFI, ScriptUp, Script Studio, Unsolicited Scripts, The Pitch Film Fund, The Film Exchange, and Sheffield Global Cinema Festival • Experience with production companies including Wrong Dimension Productions, Moose Alley Films, Pood Studio, Red Amber, Soul Sentinel Productions, Tasnim Creates, Spiral Media, and more • Multiple awards, including Filmarket Hub’s Project of the Month and Best Screenplay at 48HFP Amsterdam On Upwork, I typically help clients with: • Script development and rewrites Taking a draft that is “almost there” and shaping it into a tighter, more emotionally satisfying script with clear structure, sharper dialogue, and stronger character arcs. • Script coverage and in-depth notes Professional reader-style reports covering premise, structure, character, theme, tone, pacing, dialogue, and market positioning, with precise, practical recommendations. • Book-to-screen adaptation Translating novels, memoirs, and true stories into cinematic screenplays or series bibles that preserve the heart of the original while working for screen. • Concept development and beat sheets Helping you clarify your idea, build a robust spine (logline, premise, theme, character journeys), and map out a scene-by-scene outline. • Explainer, animation, and e-learning scripts Crafting narrative-driven scripts and storyboards that make complex ideas clear, engaging, and visually playable for animation teams and clients. Clients often tell me they value my ability to: • Quickly understand what they are trying to say and why it matters • Offer honest but tactful feedback that respects their voice • Find solutions that are both creatively exciting and practically achievable • Bring a calm, organised, collaborative presence to the process Whether you need a full script, a page-one rewrite, detailed coverage on a draft, or a development partner to help shape a project over time, I would be happy to help. Send me a brief description of your project, what you are hoping to achieve, and where you are in the process, and we can work out the best way forward.

I help businesses, brands, and agencies create professional video content that communicates clearly, builds trust, and delivers results - from presenter-led videos and ads to full-service video and podcast production. I’m a professional video presenter and spokesperson as well as an experienced video producer, allowing me to support projects both on camera and behind the scenes. This combined skillset means clients get a confident on-screen presence and a smooth, well-managed production process. What I Do I deliver end-to-end video and podcast production, including: - Video presenter & spokesperson services - Explainer videos, ads & branded campaigns - Corporate, promotional & website videos - Video & audio podcast production - Interviews, talking-head & multi-camera shoots - Studio-based and on-location filming I’ve delivered thousands of professional video projects for clients worldwide, ranging from high-converting business videos to broadcast-level productions for SKY and Amazon TV. Professional Production (Studio & On-Location) All content is filmed either from my professional UK production studio or on location at offices, studios, showrooms, and venues. This ensures: - Consistent lighting and clean audio - Reliable, repeatable production quality - Faster turnaround and easier revisions As Director of a fully equipped video production and marketing agency, I have the crew, equipment, and systems in place to deliver high-quality results at every stage. Why Clients Choose Me - Confident, natural on-camera presentation - Clear, authentic message delivery - Experience across ads, corporate & broadcast content - Professional, reliable brand representation - Simple, efficient, end-to-end process If you need a video presenter, spokesperson, or full-service video producer who can deliver professional results - in studio or on location - message me and let’s discuss your project.