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Danny Webster

Hertfordshire,Chipperfield

Summary

Head of Department Rigger with strengths in set construction, crew coordination and equipment hire. Delivers complex rigging work to tight schedules while maintaining safe, reliable standards on film and stage productions.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Department Rigger

Clayface
Merseyside, Liverpool
08.2025 - 09.2025
  • Coordinated construction operations for production, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to tight schedules. Managed set construction, hiring and operating cranes and large machinery to meet project requirements.
  • Reviewed and evaluated departmental performance, presenting reports to senior management with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and setting individual objectives.
  • Collaborated with other managers to plan and direct organisational tasks.

Head of Department Rigger

The Old Guard
Shepperton Studios, Surrey
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw rigging operations, ensuring adherence to schedules across multiple locations and stages.
  • Scheduled and managed crew assignments to optimise project execution.
  • Coordinated rental equipment procurement from suppliers to meet production requirements.

Rigger

Downton Abbey
Bampton, Oxfordshire
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.
  • Constructed stage and location sets to elevate event production quality

Head of Department Rigger

Eddie the Eagle
Pinewood Studios, Iver, Buckinghamshire
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Led department by recruiting crew, constructing sets in stages, hiring equipment, and ensuring adherence to time schedule.
  • Reviewed and evaluated departmental performance, presenting reports to senior management with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and setting individual objectives.
  • Collaborated with other managers to plan and direct organisational tasks.

Head of Department Rigger

Cuban Fury
London, Hertfordshire
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated construction of film sets, secured equipment, maintained time schedules, and recruited rigging crew.
  • Reviewed and evaluated departmental performance, presenting reports to senior management with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and setting individual objectives.
  • Collaborated with other managers to plan and direct organisational tasks.

Head of Department Rigger

The World's End
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • HOD Rigging, Coordinated procurement of construction equipment to meet project requirements, Organised crew tasks to optimise workflow and ensure timely project delivery, Built sets according to design specifications, Installed camera lights to improve lighting quality for filming.
  • Reviewed and evaluated departmental performance, presenting reports to senior management with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and setting individual objectives.
  • Collaborated with other managers to plan and direct organisational tasks.

Electrical Rigger

The Look of Love
Soho, London
04.2013 - 09.2013
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Collaborated with electrical department to install lighting and camera equipment for production setups, enhancing set functionality.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.

Rigger and HOD Rigger

Harry Potters
Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire
01.2001 - 12.2011
  • Collaborated on all Harry Potter films, specialising in model units, special effects, and wire rigging for flying sequences.
  • Contributed to the production of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2 by managing special effects and flying sequences.
  • Managed model units and special effects for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, enhancing visual storytelling.
  • Assisted in the production of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by overseeing special effects and wire rigging.
  • Participated in the production of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by implementing special effects and wire rigging.
  • Participated in the production of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by implementing special effects and wire work.
  • Engaged in the production of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by executing model units and special effects.
  • Contributed to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by coordinating model units and special effects.
  • Engaged in the development of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey by overseeing special effects and wire work.

Rigger

Never Let Me Go
Richmond Upon Thames, London
07.2010 - 11.2010
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.
  • Designed and built film sets, ensuring creative vision and production requirements were met.

Rigger

James Bond - The World is not Enough
Leavensden Studios, Hertfordshire
01.1999 - 12.1999
  • Executed rigging for theatrical stunts, ensuring safety and precision for performances.
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.

Rigger

Ever After
Dordogne, SW France
03.1998 - 06.1998
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.
  • Constructed intricate film sets to enhance production environments

Rigger

The Saint
High Holborn, London
01.1997 - 06.1997
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.
  • Designed and built film sets, ensuring alignment with production vision and requirements

Rigger

Tails of the Crypt
Ealing Studios, Middlesex
07.1996 - 11.1996

Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.

  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques, facilitating secure equipment installations.
  • Constructed stage sets for performances and assisted rigging crew during live shows to ensure seamless execution of events.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive rigging library, including manuals and best practice guides to enhance team knowledge and safety compliance.

Rigger

Golden Eye
Pinewood Studios Iver, Iver Middx
03.1995 - 07.1995
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.
  • Developed and constructed intricate film sets for diverse productions, ensuring alignment with creative vision and project requirements

Rigger

4 Weddings And A Funeral
Sarratt, Hertfordshire
11.1994 - 12.1994
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.
  • Constructed scenery sets for film productions on location and in studio stages, ensuring alignment with creative vision and design specifications.

Rigger

Film - First Knight
Gwynedd, North Wales
01.1994 - 10.1994
  • Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
  • Manipulated rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to safely move and support heavy equipment.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive rigging library, including manuals, standards, and best practice guides.
  • Constructed film sets on location and in stages, ensuring alignment with creative vision and safety standards.

Education

Alperton High School
Wembley London

Timeline

Head of Department Rigger

Clayface
08.2025 - 09.2025

Head of Department Rigger

The Old Guard
05.2019 - 09.2019

Rigger

Downton Abbey
05.2018 - 10.2018

Head of Department Rigger

Eddie the Eagle
01.2015 - 12.2015

Head of Department Rigger

Cuban Fury
01.2014 - 12.2014

Electrical Rigger

The Look of Love
04.2013 - 09.2013

Head of Department Rigger

The World's End
01.2013 - 12.2013

Rigger

Never Let Me Go
07.2010 - 11.2010

Rigger and HOD Rigger

Harry Potters
01.2001 - 12.2011

Rigger

James Bond - The World is not Enough
01.1999 - 12.1999

Rigger

Ever After
03.1998 - 06.1998

Rigger

The Saint
01.1997 - 06.1997

Rigger

Tails of the Crypt
07.1996 - 11.1996

Rigger

Golden Eye
03.1995 - 07.1995

Rigger

4 Weddings And A Funeral
11.1994 - 12.1994

Rigger

Film - First Knight
01.1994 - 10.1994

Alperton High School
Danny Webster