Tara Scammell is a freelance producer and director based in London with over 15 years of experience working with major clients in the music, media, and advertising industries. She has produced campaigns for companies like Appleton Estate Rum, Pepsi, Universal Music, and Virgin Records. Her work includes TV commercials, music videos, live events, and crowdfunding campaigns. In addition to production, Tara is also a certified yoga instructor and enjoys traveling, writing poetry, and outdoor activities. She has received strong recommendations praising her creative skills, work ethic, and ability to manage complex projects.
Why Are Awards A Useful Part of Your PR CampaignRachel Hargrave
PR is all about reputation and reputation is the result of what you do, what you say and what others say about you. Entering, being shortlisted and / or winning credible awards can help in building your reputation and helping others to hear about you, understand you and make a decision to work with you. This short presentation was created to help SMEs understand the opportunity whilst giving them just a few things to consider prior to dipping their toe into selecting and entering Awards. Enjoy and good luck!
Why Are Awards A Useful Part of Your PR CampaignRachel Hargrave
PR is all about reputation and reputation is the result of what you do, what you say and what others say about you. Entering, being shortlisted and / or winning credible awards can help in building your reputation and helping others to hear about you, understand you and make a decision to work with you. This short presentation was created to help SMEs understand the opportunity whilst giving them just a few things to consider prior to dipping their toe into selecting and entering Awards. Enjoy and good luck!
Presentations by:
Chris Solarz- World Record Marathon Holder
Dalia Strum- How fashion trends impact travel decisions
Magatte Wade- Tiossan Skin Products- From local to global
John Knowles- Roger Smith Hotel- Director of marketing
Steve Solosky- The Traveling Professor
Mickela Mallozzi- Moderator of changing perceptions panel. Including: Eddie Bergman, Michael Gigl, Ricarda Linder, Rob Mckay
Presentations by:
Chris Solarz- World Record Marathon Holder
Dalia Strum- How fashion trends impact travel decisions
Magatte Wade- Tiossan Skin Products- From local to global
John Knowles- Roger Smith Hotel- Director of marketing
Steve Solosky- The Traveling Professor
Mickela Mallozzi- Moderator of changing perceptions panel. Including: Eddie Bergman, Michael Gigl, Ricarda Linder, Rob Mckay
1. CLIENT LIST
APPLETON ESTATE / BAUER / BPI / CLASSIC FM / DECCA / DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON / EMI /
EMPIRE AWARDS / FESTIVAL REPUBLIC / FREUDS / GEFFEN / KERRANG! / LEGAL & GENERAL LIVE NATION /
MERCURY MINISTRY OF SOUND / MOJO / NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS / NINTENDO DS / PEPSI / POLYDOR /
Q MAGAZINE / THE GUILD / UBM / UNIVERSAL / VIRGIN / WARNER BROS
NON PROFIT: SEED MADAGASCAR / CROUCH END FESTIVAL CHORUS / JHAI COFFEE HOUSE
TARA SCAMMELL
FREELANCE PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCTION MANAGER
E: tara@scammell.co.uk
T: +44 7966 050920
CREDITS
JHAI COFFEE HOUSE CROWDFUNDING PROMO (JHAI COFFEE HOUSE)
Producer for campaign video.
PRELUDE - SERAPHINE COMPANY CASE STUDY (BIG TUNA)
Producer & Location manager.
TRAINLINE - I AM TRAIN CAMPAIGN (RATTLING STICK | CHADCHUD TIMELAPSE)
Timelapse Team for commercial shoot.
PEPSI ‘LIVE FOR NOW’ - STREET ART CAMPAIGN (FREUDS)
Producer for Studio shoot & Live Art Gallery shoot.
APPLETON ESTATE JAMAICAN RUM (THE GILD)
Producer for 5 day shoot in Jamaica & Post in London.
GEORGE HARRISON ‘THE APPLE YEARS’ BOX SET (OLIVIA HARRISON & JONATHAN CLYDE)
Producer / Director for Animated Promo film & full marketing campaign.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ‘20/20 VISION’ (SONY RECORDS)
Producer on full marketing campaign with London Underground take over & Press Night Launch.
DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY ‘THE PERFORMANCE’ (UNIVERSAL/GEFFEN RECORDS)
Producer / Director: Shoot with Dame Shirley Bassey, full TV campaign and Press Night Launch.
AVICII ‘TRUE’ (VIRGIN RECORDS)
Producer: TV & Radio Campaign.
ERIC WHITACRE ‘LIGHT & GOLD’ (DECCA RECORDS)
Producer/Director on fully animated Music Promo, Marketing campaign and Press Kit.
OTHER ARTISTS INCLUDE: ARCADE FIRE / BEATLES / CLIFF RICHARD / DAVID GUETTA / ELLA EYRE / EMELI SANDE /
FATBOY SLIM / KATE BUSH / KATY PERRY| / KYLIE / ONE DIRECTION / OVERTONES / PHARRELL WILLIAMS /
PINK FLOYD / SIMPLY RED / SCHILLER / WANKLEMUT / WILKINSON
• Additional information & references available on request
2. OUTSIDE OF PRODUCTION
• Certified Yoga Instructor – I teach privately, run workshops at festivals across the UK, lead guided meditation
and crew for Morning Gloryville and WeAreOne.
• I love to travel and have spent the last two years focusing on that backpacking my way through Africa, India,
Nepal, Myanmar, and South East Asia including 3 months as a resident in a Buddhist monastery in Thailand.
• The Crouch End Festival Chorus: I have sung and helped organise events with artists such as Andrea Bocelli,
Morricone, Muse & Noel Gallagher
• Poetry - a relatively new love for me, both reading and writing it. I am currently working on my first book.
• I’m a bit of a secret adrenaline junkie with a love for jumping out of planes and off high cliffs!
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2016 - PRESENT TERRITORY STUDIOS: PRODUCER
2013 - PRESENT BIG TUNA DIGITAL: PRODUCER
2001 - 2014 PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS: SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
2000 - 2011 CEFC: CONCERT MANAGER/EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENTS
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
PRE PRODUCTION: Pitching / Project Logistics & Research / Obtaining Permits, Contracts & Licenses /
Production Budget: Planning & Execution / Location Scouting / Management Liaison / Rates Negotiations /
Casting: Actors & Models
PRODUCTION: Shoot Scheduling & Call Sheets / Production Books & Client Billing / Contracts / Recruitment /
Stylist & Wardrobe Planning / Catering
POST PRODUCTION: Overseeing Edit, Audio, GFX, Colour Grade / Collaborating with Creative Team /
Searches & Direction for Voice Over Talent / Stock Footage & Music searches / Project Scheduling & Delivery
EDUCATION
• 2016 - 2018: Vajrasati Yoga School – Two Year 500hr Yoga Alliance UK
• 2015: Sivanada Yoga Teacher - Yoga Alliance US
• 2000: Honours Diploma in Drama Teaching (AVCM)
• 1994 - 2000: The Arts Educational School, Tring - GCSEs and A-Levels
3. TESTIMONIALS
JOHN SACHS: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND CEO
AT ECLIPSE GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT
I have always been impressed at her wide range of
talents and how cool, calm & super creative she always
is. Tara can shoot off to the other side of the world with
a small crew and come back with a perfect film.
A wonderful producer!
STEWART READ: DIRECTOR AT BIG TUNA DIGITAL
Tara is incredibly resourceful, tenacious yet tactful -
very popular with clients and crew alike. Her total
commitment to each project is guaranteed.
ALEXANDRA JOHNSON: MARKETING MANAGER
AT UNIVERSAL MUSIC
Tara is by far the best producer/director I’ve used.
As a client she always made me feel 100% confident
in the shoots she’s produced/directed and on top of
that has been a huge pleasure to work with.
NICK ANGELL: MD & OWNER ANGELL SOUND
Tara is a hard working, diligent and conscientious
producer. She is enthusiastic, fair minded and full
of energy.
CLAIRE BONFANTE HORROX: GLOBAL MARKETING
MANAGER AT CONTROL RISKS
Tara brings creative flair, logistical brilliance and
a sharp eye for detail to each and every project,
including those with tricky parameters and tight
budgets. Her energy is boundless and her enthusiasm
and positive spirit is infectious.
ERIC SCHNEIDER: INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
& DOP NYC
Tara is at the top of her game, one of the top producers/
directors that I have ever worked with in the States.
On top of being efficient, knowledgeable, and organized,
she is super sweet and an all around great person to be
around!