Andrew Forgham

British Editor, Producer/Director and Development Consultant, based in Los Angeles.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Current
  • Editor - Director - Camera Operator at SOS Communications
  • Jnr Editor at g-NET Media
  • Avid & Final Cut Pro Student at Video Symphony
Past
  • Asst Editor at Back Alley Studios
  • Freelance Script Writer at Resolution Television
  • Consultant Producer at g-NET Media
  • Editor - Development Consultant at Two Way Media
  • Editor - Development Consultant at IMG Media
  • Series Producer - Development Consultant at Townhouse TV
  • Edit Producer at Objective Productions
  • Editor - Development Consultant at Prism Entertainment
  • Producer/Director at Prism Entertainment
  • Series Producer at Shine
  • Producer/Director at Shine
  • Development Consultant at Ricochet
  • Asst Producer - Location Director at Prism Entertainment
  • Asst Producer at IPM
  • Development Consultant at Shine
  • Asst Producer at Meridian Broadcasting
  • Producer/Director - Asst Producer - Researcher at Illumina Television
Education
  • Video Symphony
  • Kensington and Chelsea College
  • University of Surrey
  • Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)
Connections
104 connections
Industry
Media Production
Websites

Andrew Forgham’s Summary

10 years’ experience as an Editor, Producer/Director and Development Consultant in the US & UK Industry.

Devised, produced and edited shows & media for BBC, Fox, ITV, Sky TV, Channel 4, Five, MTV, Microsoft, EA, Sega and more.

Extensively trained in editing, with considerable experience and understanding of both the creative and technical processes involved.

Thorough knowledge of all stages of production, from initial concept and development to script writing, camerawork, directing and post.


More detailed resume and references available upon request.
Samples of my editing can be found in the links above.

Andrew Forgham’s Specialties:

Avid - Final Cut Pro (Certified User) - Photoshop - After Effects


Andrew Forgham’s Experience

  • Editor - Director - Camera Operator

    SOS Communications

    (Media Production industry)

    October 2009Present (4 months)

    'Zeno Supper Club' - Webisode series, a fresh & funky twist on the traditional cooking show.

  • Jnr Editor

    g-NET Media

    (Partnership; Entertainment industry)

    February 2009Present (1 year )

    ‘Interactive Achievement Awards’ hosted by comedian Jay Mohr,
    broadcast on IFC.
    Promos, trailers & features for video game companies, including EA and Ubisoft.

  • Avid & Final Cut Pro Student

    Video Symphony

    (Educational Institution; Motion Pictures and Film industry)

    January 2009Present (1 year 1 month)

    Yearlong, advanced editing course.

  • Asst Editor

    Back Alley Studios

    (Media Production industry)

    August 2009August 2009 (1 month)

    ‘Los Foley Guys’ - 'Behind the scenes' features for a new online comedy series for Microsoft, starring The Office's Rainn Wilson.

  • Freelance Script Writer

    Resolution Television

    (Media Production industry)

    June 2008December 2008 (7 months)

    Script writing for various promos and features.

  • Consultant Producer

    g-NET Media

    (Partnership; Entertainment industry)

    September 2008September 2008 (1 month)

    Worked as the fixer for a US company shooting in Guildford, England.

  • Editor - Development Consultant

    Two Way Media

    (Media Production industry)

    November 2007May 2008 (7 months)

    Created, developed and cut pilots & teasers for various BBC, MTV and Five pitches.

  • Editor - Development Consultant

    IMG Media

    (Privately Held; Online Media industry)

    March 2007October 2007 (8 months)

    Created, developed and cut pilots & teasers for various companies, including Microsoft and Vodafone.
    Created, developed and cut promos & trailers for video game companies, including Sega and Eidos.

  • Series Producer - Development Consultant

    Townhouse TV

    (Media Production industry)

    January 2007January 2007 (1 month)

    Developed and pitched a new prime-time entertainment series for Sky One, with a view to series producing the show.

  • Edit Producer

    Objective Productions

    (Media Production industry)

    August 2006September 2006 (2 months)

    Oversaw the international edits of various BBC and Channel 4 series.

  • Editor - Development Consultant

    Prism Entertainment

    (Privately Held; Graphic Design industry)

    January 2006May 2006 (5 months)

    Created, developed and cut pilots & teasers for various BBC, ITV and Five pitches.

  • Producer/Director

    Prism Entertainment

    (Privately Held; Graphic Design industry)

    October 2004January 2006 (1 year 4 months)

    ‘PXG’ - Flagship kid’s entertainment show (recorded in both English and Japanese) for Jetix (formerly Fox Kids).

  • Series Producer

    Shine

    (Privately Held; Media Production industry)

    January 2004September 2004 (9 months)

    'Gamezville' - Flagship youth entertainment show for Sky One.

  • Producer/Director

    Shine

    (Privately Held; Media Production industry)

    July 2003December 2003 (6 months)

    'Gamezville' - Flagship youth entertainment show for Sky One.

  • Development Consultant

    Ricochet

    (Media Production industry)

    May 2003July 2003 (3 months)

    Created & developed various TV formats, including a documentary commissioned by the BBC.

  • Asst Producer - Location Director

    Prism Entertainment

    (Privately Held; Graphic Design industry)

    October 2002April 2003 (7 months)

    ‘Lan Jam’ - Kid’s entertainment show for ITV.

  • Asst Producer

    IPM

    (Media Production industry)

    July 2002October 2002 (4 months)

    'The Colin Fry Show' - Psychic entertainment show for Living TV.

  • Development Consultant

    Shine

    (Privately Held; Media Production industry)

    January 2002July 2002 (7 months)

    Created & developed various TV formats, including a broadcast pilot commissioned by Fox in the US.

  • Asst Producer

    Meridian Broadcasting

    (Media Production industry)

    July 2001November 2001 (5 months)

    'Cyber Cafe' - Late night chat show for ITV.

  • Producer/Director - Asst Producer - Researcher

    Illumina Television

    (Media Production industry)

    March 1999July 2001 (2 years 5 months)

    Worked my way through the ranks on various shows for Sky TV.


Andrew Forgham’s Education

  • Video Symphony

    Professional Program , Avid & Final Cut Pro , 20092010 (expected)

  • Kensington and Chelsea College

    OCR Business Language Competence Certificate in Japanese , Japanese Language , 20022003

  • University of Surrey

    Law and French , English Law and French Language , 19941998

  • Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)

    Law and French , French Law and French Language , 19961996


Additional Information

Andrew Forgham’s Websites:

Andrew Forgham’s Groups:

  •    University of Surrey Alumni
  •    Video Editors
  •    Media Professionals Worldwide
  •    Final Cut Pro Video Editing
  •    Avid

Andrew Forgham’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
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  • expertise requests
  • business deals
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