BIOGRAPHY
JONATHAN SIDWELL
An experienced 1st AD working in Commercials, Promos, Feature Films, TV & Numerous Multi Award Winning Productions.
My high energy levels and strong work ethic are infectious. Combined with a good sense of humour and dedicated approach, I endeavour to provide Directors and Producers with the support they deserve.
Experienced with:
Helicopters and Drones
Underwater & Boats
Cars & Tracking vehicles
Children & Animals
Sports and Top Athletes
SFX, HVFX, VFX
Large Crowd Scenes
Beauty & Fashion
A-list Celebrities
Stunts & Wires
3D Occulus Rift
Fight Scenes
Difficult Locations (Mountains, Jungle, Sea, Mountains)
APA - COVID SHOOTING GUIDELINES ASSESMENT COMPLETE
First Option Health & Safety Passport
First Aid at work course completed
APA Producers Masterclass 2014 (Distinction)
Student Mentor - University of Lincoln
FULL ADG Guild Member
Founder Member of the ADA (Assistant Directors Association of Great Britain)
BECTU Member
TMT Award for Excellence In Music Video Directing
LUX Global Excellence Awards-Commercial AD (UK) of the Year
Ski & Snowboard,
PADI Open Water Diving License,
Experienced Martial Artist
(Chinese Kickboxing & Krav Maga)
Strong Sporting Knowledge
Keen Golfer
PRESS (Selected Links)
FILMOGRAPHY
Wild Bill
The City and The City
The War of The Worlds
ITV DRAMA
2nd Unit Dailies
TV DRAMA
(MAMMOUTH SCREN)
2nd Unit Dailies
SHORT FILM (WARP FILMS)
1st Assistant Director
Unseen
The Idyll
SHORT FILM
1st Assistant Director
TV DRAMA
(MAMMOUTH SCREN)
2nd Unit Dailies
You and Your Dog
TV CHALLENGE SHOW (WALL TO WALL)
1st Assistant Director
Amar Akbar and Tony
Feature Film
1st Assistant Director
Breaking Magic S1&S2
TV MAGIC SHOW (OBJECTIVE)
1st Assistant Director
Attrition
AWARD WINNING
SHORT FILM
1st Assistant Director
Pusher
Feature Film (VERTIGO FILMS)
2nd Assistant Director
Henry Cowell
SHORT FILM
1st Assistant Director
Dead End
Feature Film
2nd Assistant Director
Deep Gold
FEATURE FILM
SHOT IN THE PHILIPPINES
2nd Assistant Director
1st Assistant Director
HANNA SEASON 2
NETFLIX
2nd Unit Dailies
1st Assistant Director
Henry Cowell
FILMOGRAPHY
Wild Bill
The City and The City
The War of The Worlds
ITV DRAMA
2nd Unit Dailies
TV DRAMA
(MAMMOUTH SCREN)
2nd Unit Dailies
1st Assistant Director
SHORT FILM (WARP FILMS)
1st Assistant Director
Unseen
The Idyll
SHORT FILM
1st Assistant Director
TV DRAMA
(MAMMOUTH SCREN)
2nd Unit Dailies
1st Assistant Director
You and Your Dog
TV CHALLENGE SHOW (WALL TO WALL)
1st Assistant Director
Amar Akbar and Tony
Feature Film
1st Assistant Director
Breaking Magic S1&S2
TV MAGIC SHOW (OBJECTIVE)
1st Assistant Director
Attrition
AWARD WINNING
SHORT FILM
1st Assistant Director
Pusher
Feature Film (VERTIGO FILMS)
2nd Assistant Director
Henry Cowell
SHORT FILM
1st Assistant Director
Dead End
Feature Film
2nd Assistant Director
Deep Gold
FEATURE FILM
SHOT IN THE PHILIPPINES
2nd Assistant Director
1st Assistant Director
HANNA SEASON 2
NETFLIX
2nd Unit Dailies
1st Assistant Director
The Amazing Mr Goodwin
DISCOVERY / OBJECTIVE
1st Assistant Director
Amar Akbar and Tony
1st Assistant Director
Feature Film
One Night
3rd Assistant Director (Dailies)
BBC Drama
Grantchester S2
2nd Assistant Director (Dailies)
ITV DRAMA
China's Next Top Model
1st Assistant Director
TV Series - Final in London
Bear Grylls
You Vs Wild Asia
1st Assistant Director
Heartstoppers
NETFLIX
1st Assistant Director
(2nd Unit Dailies)