Consultancy & Research

Bridging Complex Research with Deep, Human Storytelling

Every powerful documentary rests on a clear narrative spine and a foundation built on deep research. With a background in Social Anthropology and 12+ years of hands-on experience directing, editing, and developing stories, I help filmmakers, producers, and organisations turn complex topics and raw research into emotionally resonant, ethically grounded films.

Whether you need to unlock the narrative structure of a project stuck in edit, translate dense academic research into visual storytelling, or build ethical contributor relationships across cultures, I bring a unique dual lens as both an anthropologist and a seasoned filmmaker.

WHAT I DO

Academic & Social Research Expertise

  • Anthropological Training: Trained in Social Anthropology at the London School of Economics (BA Hons), I bring rigorous qualitative research methods to factual filmmaking.

  • Translating Complex Topics: Proven experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), policy researchers, and academics to break down dense material—such as nuclear history, climate policy, social justice, and international rights—into clear, engaging visual narratives.

  • Global Access & Fieldwork: Fluent in four languages (English, Portuguese, French, Italian), I have a proven track record of researching sensitive topics, securing hard-to-access key contributors globally (from Kazakhstan and Tahiti to Brazil), and conducting ethically sound pre-interviews.

Narrative & Story Consultancy

  • An Editor’s Eye for Structure: Having edited fiction, creative documentaries, TV, and NGO campaigns, I can identify a film's emotional heart and pinpoint what to capture—or cut—to take the audience on a compelling journey.

  • Finding the Universal Thread: My multicultural background helps me bridge different worlds. I specialise in finding narrative threads that highlight shared humanity across diverse cultural, political, and social landscapes.

  • Impactful & Subversive Framing: From challenging refugee narratives (The Tomorrow That’ll Come) to documenting human resilience amidst socio-economic crises (Copacabana Palace), I help directors frame their stories to rethink conventional perspectives and amplify underrepresented voices.

How We Can Work Together

  • Story & Script Consultancy: Diagnostic narrative reads/watches of your pitch, treatment, or rough cut to clarify theme, pacing, contributor arcs, and emotional core.

  • Development & Academic Research: Conducting in-depth qualitative research, background dossier synthesis, archival research, and translator/contributor outreach for development funding pitches.

  • Contributor Access & Cultural Protocol: Advising on ethical approaches to sensitive subject matter (mental health, trauma, social justice) and navigating cross-cultural contributor outreach.