About

Jim Cole

Since 2005, as a 1st AD, I have helped deliver over 500 broadcast commercials and 200 music videos. Preceding this, I worked for seven years through the AD grades in long and short format.

I have a wealth of specialist experience in the following areas:

Car stuntsBespoke stunt riggingVehicle tracking and chasingMarine and underwater workHorse work and animalsSFXVFX shootsWire workAerial work, drones and in-vision helicoptersLarge crowd workMulti-camera shootsCranePhantomMotion captureMotion control and bolt shootsComplex and frame-accurate shot settingLarge-scale stop frame animationsInternational sports starsA-list celebrities and actors

I have extensive experience in helping directors nurture performances from children, over many years of shooting high profile campaigns with young talent.

I have shot in over 30 countries worldwide, and am skilled in co-ordinating and delivering all aspects of technically and creatively demanding film work. Testimony to my experience and approach is the longevity of my partnerships with some of the most highly acclaimed commercials directors and producers of recent decades. Amongst others, I have stood by Dougal Wilson’s side since 2007, and Frederic Planchon’s since 2013.

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