Annie
Annie is an experienced journalist on network television and radio in the UK, breaking a number of high-profile stories over nearly two decades with the BBC and ITN. Following a career break to raise her young family, she founded the successful multimedia company per stellas in 2020 providing creative solutions to commercial clients. Merging with Bright Blue Media in 2024 to create Bear House Media, has provided the platform to build on her specialism in high-end filmmaking, web and social media content, photography, and animation.
Dan
Dan is an experienced cameraman and editor, with more than 20 years experience in creating compelling content that builds strong connections with audiences. Dan spent a decade as the driving creative force behind Bright Blue Media, shooting and editing a number of BBC television documentaries, as well as hundreds of visually arresting non-broadcast films for clients across the world. Specialising in strategic storytelling, Dan works with clients to develop and deliver creative films that resonate with their markets.
Dickon
Dickon spent 20 years at the BBC as a senior news and documentary producer. In addition to daily news, he worked on a number of investigations, including BAFTA-winning films for the flagship current affairs programme Panorama. A forensic journalist with a strong editorial eye, he has gone on to produce several high-end films for the corporate and public sector, on a range of subjects from nutrition to mental health.
Contact: dickon.hooper@bearhouse.media
Ben
Ben is an award-winning producer/director with 25 years' experience working in the television industry. He has written, produced and directed several documentaries for the BBC, focusing on current affairs, arts and social history. Since leaving the BBC he has worked as the Series Edit Producer on a number of primetime factual series for Channel 4.
Contact: ben.white@bearhouse.media
Alex
Alex has produced multiple programmes for the BBC and Reuters for more than 30 years, from Any Questions to Countryfile. More recently he has been working abroad for BBC Media Action designing and producing behavioural change content in multiple countries, working with local production teams, as well as executive producing documentaries for BBC Radio 4 and the World Service. He is experienced in TV, radio, podcasts and social media and has sat on both sides of the commissioning table for radio and TV.
Sophie
Sophie is the administrative backbone of the team, working to keep the company contracts and production costs on track. Sophie is a stickler for detail and accuracy and fair dealing, no doubt helped by her years as PA to the editor of London’s Financial Times. Sophie's diligence keeps our productions efficient and on budget, serviced with a smile and a can-do approach!
Ethan
Ethan has more than ten years' experience working as a camera operator and picture editor for clients in marketing, broadcast, and advertising. A supremely skilled lighting cameraman, the hallmarks of his work are creative flair and close attention to detail, particularly with light and tone, skills he honed from studying the old masters.
Andre
Andre is an experienced Second Assistant Camera (2nd AC) with a strong background in supporting camera departments across a wide range of productions.
With years of hands-on experience, Andre excels in managing the technical and logistical aspects of filmmaking, ensuring seamless camera operations on set.
Andre’s expertise includes equipment handling, prepping and maintaining camera gear, pulling focus, and collaborating closely with our directors and camera operators. He has contributed to high-profile commercial campaigns, documentaries, and feature films, consistently bringing precision and professionalism to every project.
Olivia
As an Assistant Camera, Olivia thrives in a role that balances technical precision with adaptability.
Key responsibilities include managing camera equipment and video monitoring, ensuring that every detail is in place and production runs smoothly when “action” is called.
Her meticulous approach and ability to bring her personal touch make the role both engaging and fulfilling.
Daniel
Having recently graduated from the University of the West of England, Daniel is at the start of his production journey. Throughout his studies, he explored a range of production roles, ultimately choosing camera work as his chosen field. He has worked on a number of projects with Bear House as a production runner, bringing enthusiasm and a positive attitude, coupled with strong desire to learn from our experienced team.
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