Below is a snapshot of series that we have both worked on over the past few years. Our broadcast work showcases rare wildlife and environmental protection efforts, reflecting our dedication to showcasing the natural world's beauty.
Double EMMY award winning
This episode gave an impactful insight into the plight of forest elephants in the Congo basin. Using a specialist camera team, local elephant trackers and the impressive eco-guards, the crew set up a filming HQ high in the rainforest canopy to stake out Dzanga Bai.
Mark: SELF SHOOTER/PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR/ EDIT PRODUCER
Animals up Close with Bertie Gregory - Elephant Quest
Queens
QUEENS brings the natural world into focus through the female lens for the very first time. Four years in the making and helmed by a female-led production team from around the world – the seven-part series leverages cutting-edge technology to reveal surprising insights into how females in the natural world rise to power, often relying on cooperation and wisdom over brute strength to get ahead.
Technology used - long lens , drone, gimbal, heavy lift drone, night filming using military grade thermal camera.
Mark: SYNC CAMERA/ DRONE OPERATOR/ FIELD DIRECTOR.
A Real Bug’s Life
After 25 years, the Pixar hit ‘A Bugs Life’ has been given a new twist, coming out on Disney+/ National Geographic in 2024. Ferne was a part of the ‘Backyard’ team, bringing small creatures to the big screen.
Ferne: ASSISTANT PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR/CASTING PRODUCER/STORYBOARD/ SCRIPT WRITER.
Our Changing Planet
A landmark series for BBC and PBS showing the impact of climate change in six countries around the world over seven years. This series showcases the work of dedicated conservationists and scientists who are trying to save some of the most precious species and ecosystems.
Ferne: FIELD DIRECTOR/ ASSISTANT PRODUCER/ SCRIPT WRITER/ STORY FINDER.
A Year on Planet Earth
The first wildlife series for ITV in decades, this series, hosted by Stephen Fry, reveals how life on earth is impacted by the earth’s journey around the sun.
Ferne: FIELD DIRECTOR/ ASSISTANT PRODUCER/ SCRIPT WRITER.
SUPERNATURAL
A series for Disney+ and National Geographic, revealing the super senses and secret powers of animals.
Ferne: FIELD DIRECTOR.
Dynasties II - Meerkats
For BBC, this six part series unveils the trials and tribulations of animal clans, from meerkats to tigers.
Mark: CAMERA ASSISTANT.
Blue Planet Live
BAFTA award winning
Both Ferne and Mark had the exciting opportunity to work together on one of the most ambitious live productions the BBC has ever undertaken. With teams spread across the world in Mexico, the Bahamas, the Pacific ocean and Australia, it was an update on the successful Blue Planet brand.
Mark: LIVE SYNC CAMERA/ DRONE OPERATOR/ RESEARCHER.
Ferne: FIELD DIRECTOR/ SCRIPT WRITER/ STORY RESEARCHER
Animal Babies: First year on Earth
Filming 6 animals over their first year of life, this hit BBC series aired in 2018. From the first steps of a baby mountain gorilla in Uganda to Toque Macaques ruling over ancient temples in Sri Lanka. We tell the story of these babies through the eyes of our witness camera ops.
Mark: SYNC CAMERA/ RESEARCHER
Before working on international shoots across the globe, both Mark and Ferne learned and honed their skills in the fast pace, lower budget staples of British TV. One of the best and most fun learning grounds in the industry, working across multiple teams and stories running side by side
