An experienced focus puller working in HETV and films. Keen to progress to camera operator and is currently being mentored via the Leaders of Tomorrow scheme.

1. Focus Puller

   Gardiner Munns Ltd · Jun 1994 - Present

   Sarah has worked in the camera department as a trainee, loader and focus puller since graduating from WSCAD with a specialised degree in camera & lighting. She has a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years. She has cultivated and maintained strong working relationships with a number of DOPs over the years such as Gary Shaw, Jaimie Cairney BSC and Julian Court BSC. The same is true with operators such as Daniel Bishop ACO Assoc BSC, Ilana Garrard ACO Assoc BSC, Richard Bradbury ACO GBCT, Joe Russell ACO and Jonathan Tyler ACO. She has furthered her training with the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) attending a number of courses such as handheld, geared and remote heads, and an introduction to steadicam workshops. Sarah also took part in the Make A Move scheme in 2022, mentored by Richard Bradbury ACO GBCT (The Diplomat, Killing Eve), to further her progression from focus puller to camera operator. Sarah is currently a HETV Leader of Tomorrow. Participants in the three-year inclusion programme for mid-level professionals are nominated by senior colleagues in high-end TV. Her nominator Ilana Garrard said: “Sarah has been a committed member of the camera department for even longer than I have been working as a camera operator. When I was asked to nominate a candidate for The Leaders of Tomorrow programme, I saw it as the perfect moment for her to receive recognition and support from an industry to which she has dedicated her heart and soul. I was absolutely thrilled to hear of her selection, as I couldn't think of anyone more deserving of this amazing opportunity.”

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   ProTraining · Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

2. Work well series

   ScreenSkills Learning Series · Apr 2024 - Apr 2025

   ScreenSkills Funded

3. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

   ScreenSkills Test · Apr 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

4. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

   ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

5. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

   ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

6. Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

   ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2024

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7. Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

   ScreenSkills Learning · Apr 2024

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8. HETV Make a Move 2022/23

   ScreenSkills · Mar 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

9. Leaders of Tomorrow Induction session

   ScreenSkills · Dec 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

10. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Feb 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

11. foundation course Introducing British Sign Language

    British Sign · Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

• Work well series

  ScreenSkills Learning Series
  Issued 25 Apr 2024 · Expires 25 Apr 2025

• Introduction to mental health awareness at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 25 Apr 2024

• Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

  ScreenSkills Test
  Issued 25 Apr 2024 · Expires 25 Apr 2026

• Tackling harassment and bullying at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 25 Apr 2024

• Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 22 Apr 2024

• Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 22 Apr 2024

• The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course

  Production Safety Passport · ProTrainings Europe Ltd
  Issued 1 Feb 2022 · Expires 1 Feb 2027