George Cathro
Gartmore,Stirling
Summary
- Empathetic and patient trainer and manager, used to working alongside more neurodivergent colleagues and have developed skills to share my experience and skills to a wide range of cohorts using appropriate ways and language
- I'm first and foremost a people person
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance TV skills trainer and PD
NFTS, BBC, TRC, Screen Ireland, C4, Screenskills
Glasgow, Dublin
1990.01 - Current
- TV producer and trainer with over 40 yrs experience in Production and Post Production of broadcast and corporate content in Scotland
- Core trainer for NFTS for past 6 years
- Extensive and first hand knowledge of Post Production workflows and delivery. BBC, C4, ITV, C5, YouTube, Vimeo.
- Ran my own production company for 25 years
- Experienced in delivering hands on training at a high level to TV professionals and cohorts new to the technologies of contemporary content creation
- Qualified MHFA
Education
Higher National Diploma - Photography and Film and TV Production
Napier University
Edinburgh 1981.07 - 1984.06
Skills
- Experienced trainer with over 30 yrs experience
- Independent producer with an ungodly interest in technology
- Experience in adapting pedagogical techniques for different cohorts and experience levels
- I believe in always looking for positive enforcement rather than criticism
Affiliations
- In my spare time I am a composer and bass player with a keen interest in photography and experimental filmmaking
Accomplishments
BAFTA and RTS awards for best factual series
Certification
- MHFA
- Screenskills approved trainer
- Core trainer for NFTS
Languages
French
Elementary
The future of training
- I am a firm believer that despite the ever changing state of our industry that cohesive and contemporary training is key to the future.
- We need to be looking forward - not backwards
Timeline
Freelance TV skills trainer and PD
NFTS, BBC, TRC, Screen Ireland, C4, Screenskills
1990.01 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Photography and Film and TV Production
Napier University
1981.07 - 1984.06