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About Us
Offspring Films is a BAFTA nominated production company, specializing in factual programmes and natural history. We make extraordinary films that stand out for their strong visual style and clear engaging storytelling.
Since launching in 2014, Offspring has delivered over 20 hours of high-end programming for the UK and international markets. Our output includes 4K landmark series, gritty access documentaries and children's formats.
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, he oversaw the creation and commission of a raft of critically acclaimed series including Planet Earth II; Wonders of the Monsoon; Animal Super Senses.
Over 20 years, Alex has built a reputation for delivering stunning series that capture the world in fresh, innovative ways. He has worked for production companies in Los Angles, London and Bristol delivering a range of genres from natural history to fact ent formats; specialist factual shows and observational documentaries. His series have been BAFTA and Grierson nominated and won numerous RTS awards.
Isla Robertson
Managing Director
A co-founder of Offspring Films, Isla manages all strategic, commercial and operational aspects of the business. Over a 20-year career working in international broadcast, digital publishing, and distribution industries - she has built a reputation for her astute business acumen and for delivering innovative programming and creative excellence through international collaboration.
Before joining Offspring, Isla led the international commercial teams at Discovery Education, Channel 4 Learning and Pilot Productions. Delivering global partnerships and brokering key deals to facilitate expansion into new territories.
Helen Barraclough
Head of Production
Helen has over 20 years production experience in the UK independent sector. Having worked across genres throughout her career from natural history to animation she has an intimate knowledge of the production process.
Helen has overseen projects for all major broadcasters in the US and the UK. She is passionately committed to delivering and supporting high quality production values.
Sam Hodgson
Series Producer
Rowan Musgrave
Development Producer
Dan Perowne
Producer / Director
Ryan Evans
Production Manager
Zoe Brandon
Production Manager
Mel Guinee
Production Accountant
Ruth Campbell
Assistant Producer
Steph Holt
Assistant Producer
Tom Richards
Researcher
Productions
RED APE: Saving the Orangutan
Broadcaster: BBC / Discovery
Distribution: BBC Worldwide
Duration: 1 x 1hr
MONKEYS AND APES: WILD FILES
Broadcaster: Sky Kids
Distribution: Sky Vision
Duration: 9 x 10 Minutes
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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
