CHRIS LUKE
Denton,Oxford
Summary
Accomplished media professional with extensive experience in production of all types of sport programming. Adept at project management, client communication, film planning, interviewing and scriptwriting to maximise impact. Proven track record in directing films on location, leading complex productions, and ensuring high-quality content is produced on time and on budget.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Producer/Director
Sunset + Vine
London
2002.10 - Current
- More than 2 decades producing sports programming for Sunset + Vine
- Managing teams, dealing with clients, producing, directing and scripting programmes both on location and in S+V Hammersmith Offices
Producer/Director
Cadillac & Porsche Films for Mobil 1
2025.01 - Current
- Documentary following 3 Cadillac sportscar teams through the season as they battled at the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as in the World and North American Endurance Championships.
- 4 branded films for Mobil 1 featuring Porsche Penske Motorsports and the Porsche 963 Hypercar
News Producer
The Ocean Race Europe
2025.07 - 2025.09
- Producing the News VNRs for the Ocean Race Europe’s second edition, including directing onsite crew and edit producing all the content to promote the race
Producer
Henley Royal Regatta
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Highlights producer for the summer's biggest rowing event
- Directed and produced the features for the live team, including the opener
Series Producer
World Chess Show
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Produced ground-breaking new series following the stars of chess around the world
Series Producer
World Sailing Show
2022.01 - 2025.06
- World Sailing’s flagship monthly TV series following the sport around the world
Series Producer
Mobil 1 The Grid
2015.01 - 2024.12
- Weekly worldwide motorsport magazine show covering the sport worldwide
Series Producer
FIFA World Cup 2018
2017.11 - 2018.06
- The Official 12-part FIFA World Cup Preview Series ahead of Russia 2018 tournament
Producer/Director
CNN Mainsail
2014.01 - 2014.12
- Monthly sailing series with Shirley Robertson covering every aspect of the sport
Features/HLs Producer
2014 Sailing World Championships in Santander
2014.08 - 2014.09
- Working on location in Spain, directing boat park interviews & edit producing
- Various other projects including for Oman Sail, the World Sailing Show, Extremes, Women’s Super League Football
Series Producer
Mobil 1 The Grid
2009.01 - 2014.01
- Weekly worldwide motorsport magazine show covering the sport worldwide
- Plus various Pitch work in the winters....
Producer
Formula For Success 2008
2008.01 - 2008.12
- An award-winning series on the business of Formula 1 for BBC World
Producer
UK School Games 2008
2008.06 - 2008.09
- Presenter-led shows filmed on location in Bristol & Bath following the next generation of Olympic talent in the lead up to London 2012
Producer
Gillette World Sport – 2006-8
2006.01 - 2008.12
- S+V’s flagship worldwide sports magazine show that featured athletes and events from across the planet in every sports genre imaginable.
Producer
Gillette World Cup 2006
2005.11 - 2006.07
- 12-part FIFA World Cup Preview Series
AP/Producer
Gillette World Sport – 2002-5
2002.01 - 2005.12
- S+V’s original bread and butter production which ran for 25 years
Producer
Live & Dangerous/Football/Boxing on 5 – 1999-2002
1999.01 - 2002.01
- Various live shows discussing the UK’s major sports, filmed at ITN Studios
Producer
US Sport on Channel 5 – 1999-2002
1999.01 - 2002.01
- Late-night live MLB, NFL & NHL shows, plus various magazine shows
AP
Live Football – 1998-2002
1998.01 - 2002.01
- Various AP roles on live football for Channel 5
AP
Gillette FIFA World Cup 1998
1997.11 - 1998.08
- 12-part FIFA World Cup Preview Series
- Plus a Diary Film for Gillette of the Tournament itself
Researcher
Benetton – A Year in the Fast Lane 1997
1997.01 - 1997.12
- Fly-on-the-wall documentary following an F1 team through a season
AP
African Cup of Nations 1996
1996.07 - 1996.12
- A 12-part highlights show following all the games in South Africa
2nd Asst Editor
PG Wodehouse’s Heavy Weather 95
1995.08 - 1995.10
- Learnt to use a Steinbeck! Broadcast on Christmas Eve
Researcher
Olympic, Rugby & Cricket Halls of Fame 94/95
1994.07 - 1995.07
- A trio of 12-part documentaries on the great athletes & players
Intern
CNN International ‘94
1994.01 - 1994.07
- Working in the CNN Press Office in London
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish with Theology
Exeter University
A-Levels - French, History & Geography
Eton College
The Dragon School
OxfordGarsington Primary School
OxfordshireSkills
Working and communicating with clients
Creating and organising direction of each project
Writing scripts and storylines to maximise impact
Directing films on location
Leading teams of people in complex productions
Edit producing and finishing films on time and on budget
Affiliations
- Keen tennis player, golfer and serial watcher of sport
Accomplishments
Winner of awards including Media and Marketing Award for Formula for Success and Production Company of the Year with Sunset + Vine
Languages
Spanish and French
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
News Producer
The Ocean Race Europe
2025.07 - 2025.09
Producer
Henley Royal Regatta
2025.06 - 2025.07
Producer/Director
Cadillac & Porsche Films for Mobil 1
2025.01 - Current
Series Producer
World Chess Show
2025.01 - 2025.05
Series Producer
World Sailing Show
2022.01 - 2025.06
Series Producer
FIFA World Cup 2018
2017.11 - 2018.06
Series Producer
Mobil 1 The Grid
2015.01 - 2024.12
Features/HLs Producer
2014 Sailing World Championships in Santander
2014.08 - 2014.09
Producer/Director
CNN Mainsail
2014.01 - 2014.12
Series Producer
Mobil 1 The Grid
2009.01 - 2014.01
Producer
UK School Games 2008
2008.06 - 2008.09
Producer
Formula For Success 2008
2008.01 - 2008.12
Producer
Gillette World Sport – 2006-8
2006.01 - 2008.12
Producer
Gillette World Cup 2006
2005.11 - 2006.07
Producer/Director
Sunset + Vine
2002.10 - Current
AP/Producer
Gillette World Sport – 2002-5
2002.01 - 2005.12
Producer
Live & Dangerous/Football/Boxing on 5 – 1999-2002
1999.01 - 2002.01
Producer
US Sport on Channel 5 – 1999-2002
1999.01 - 2002.01
AP
Live Football – 1998-2002
1998.01 - 2002.01
AP
Gillette FIFA World Cup 1998
1997.11 - 1998.08
Researcher
Benetton – A Year in the Fast Lane 1997
1997.01 - 1997.12
AP
African Cup of Nations 1996
1996.07 - 1996.12
2nd Asst Editor
PG Wodehouse’s Heavy Weather 95
1995.08 - 1995.10
Researcher
Olympic, Rugby & Cricket Halls of Fame 94/95
1994.07 - 1995.07
Intern
CNN International ‘94
1994.01 - 1994.07
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish with Theology
Exeter University
A-Levels - French, History & Geography
Eton College
The Dragon School
Garsington Primary School