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See Things Differently
Spectacular Programmes – Powerful Storytelling.
About Us
Offspring Films is a bright, young, independent production company specialising in factual programming and natural history. Founded in 2014 by award-winning Executive Producer Alex Williamson, Offspring is all about delighting the audience with unfamiliar stories.
The team here at Offspring strive to make extraordinary programmes that stand out through their strong visual style and clear engaging storytelling. Our thirst for innovation brings a modern and fresh approach to every series we deliver. Whether it’s using cutting-edge camera technologies in an unusual way, taking a dynamic new approach to storytelling or simply tackling familiar subjects from a fresh perspective – we believe in making beautiful, modern shows that punch above their weight.
Our Team
Alex Williamson
Founder and Creative Director
Offspring Films was founded by award winning Executive Producer Alex Williamson. Prior to setting up Offspring, Alex was a senior member of the BBC Natural History Unit. As Head of Development, Alex oversaw the commissioning of a raft of critically acclaimed series and also Series Produced the BBC2 series Animal Super Senses.
Over his 20 year career, Alex has built a reputation for delivering stunning series and films as an Executive Producer, Series Producer and Director. He has worked for the BBC and numerous Indies in London, Los Angeles and Bristol where he has overseen a tremendous range of genres from wildlife films to feature formats; specialist factual shows and observational documentaries.
Isla Robertson
Managing Director
A co-founder of Offspring Films, Isla oversees all the commercial aspects of the business. After a stint in production and development, Isla went on to head up business development and distribution for a number of UK Indies. Most recently she led the international commercial team at Channel 4 Learning and Discovery Education overseeing numerous complex global partnerships and brokering key deals for both organisations.
Her 15 year career working in broadcast, home entertainment and digital publishing has allowed Isla to build an expert knowledge of the international media landscape.
Helen Barraclough
Head of Production
Helen has an impressive production record, with over 20 years' experience in the UK independent sector. She has an intimate knowledge of the production process having worked across genres throughout her career from natural history to animation; and broadcast docs. She has overseen projects for all major broadcasters in the US and the UK.
Helen is passionately committed to delivering and supporting high quality production values.
Sam Hodgson
Series Producer
Susanna Handslip
Series Producer
Rowan Musgrave
Development Producer
Dan Perowne
Producer / Director
Lara Bickerton
Producer / Director
Jennie Hammond
Producer / Director
Ryan Evans
Production Manager
Zoe Brandon
Production Manager
Mel Guinee
Production Accountant
Vicki Buckley
Assistant Producer
Ruth Campbell
Assistant Producer
Robin Dimbleby
Assistant Producer
Steph Holt
Assistant Producer
Emma Dorman
Production Co-ordinator
Amelia Berry
Production Co-ordinator
Tom Richards
Researcher
Alex Fennell
Researcher
Tabitha Bedford
Production Assistant
Productions
Our Work
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Contact
Offspring Films Ltd
St Nicholas House
31-34 High Street
Bristol
BS1 2AW
Tel: ++44 (0) 117 315 5180
St Nicholas House
31-34 High Street
Bristol
BS1 2AW
Tel: ++44 (0) 117 315 5180
