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Tim Kerrison

London

Summary

Over 25 years producing commercials, short films and campaigns worldwide, filming in 40+ countries. Brings a deep understanding of global locations and cost structures allowing for curated solutions to any production requirement. Spent 12 years living in Los Angeles producing for leading U.S. production companies. As Managing Director of a global media company, secured board investment to deliver a three-year growth plan, expanding operations internationally. Experienced in social media advertising and branded content, partnering with the likes of Nike, Facebook, Samsung in conjunction with leading clients and agencies. Experience at establishing sales and bidding teams globally. Skilled at developing staff of all levels and integrating work protocols in order to establish efficiencies during bidding, production and post production segments of projects. Seasoned at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Grammy winning producer recognized for bringing creative ideas to life with operational clarity. An ability to anticipate challenges and resolving them whilst communicating with team members in a calm environment. Career reflects a consistent ability to balance creative ambition with operational execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Producer | Senior Producer (Freelance)

01.2020 - Current
  • Lead global commercial and storytelling projects for agencies and brands, uniting teams and stakeholders to deliver content at pace.
  • Samsung – Executive produced US$3m European campaign launch, overseeing 10-day shoot and international crew.
  • IBM x Cisco – Produced US$1m campaign in Barcelona with 100+ crew, aligning logistics and creative under tight timelines.
  • Nike – Delivered fast-turnaround cultural storytelling with Wieden+Kennedy for the South Korean football team, filmed in South Korea.
  • Zalando – Wrote and produced €3m interactive online film integrating live e-commerce into video storytelling.

Global Managing Director

Stillking & Icon Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • MD and ran the Stillking Service division of this global media company. Oversaw and managed 7 offices globally. Directed international production operations for a group with US$120m turnover and offices in 7 countries.
  • Centralized bidding across offices, generating US$78m in scripts within 9 months.
  • Expanded footprint into 6 new global markets including Mexico, Chile, and Canada.
  • Oversaw 400+ scripts annually, ensuring operational precision and creative quality.
  • Built Los Angeles sales team to unify bidding and strengthen international client relationships.

Executive Producer | Senior Producer (Freelance)

USA Production Co's / Various
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Produced commercials and branded films for global brands across 40+ countries with budgets totaling US$350m+.
  • Facebook – Scripted and delivered 15 short films across Mexico in 30 days; campaign gained 3m+ followers and led to Facebook sponsoring education for lead talent.
  • Nike & Lance Armstrong – Produced celebrity-led campaigns under intense scheduling constraints.
  • Range Rover, Mini, Chivas – Produced multi-country shoots with crews of 150+, integrating live action, stunts, documentary, and interactive storytelling.
  • Facebook – Scripted and delivered 15 short films across Mexico in 30 days; campaign gained 3m+ followers and led to Facebook sponsoring education for lead talent.
  • Nike & Lance Armstrong – Produced celebrity-led campaigns under intense schedules.
  • Range Rover, Mini, Chivas – Produced multi-country shoots with crews of 150+, integrating live action, stunts, documentary, and interactive storytelling.

Executive Producer | Producer (Freelance – Los Angeles & New York)

01.1999 - 01.2012
  • Worked with major LA production houses including Smuggler, Park Pictures, HSI, and Anonymous Content.
  • Grammy Award: Producer of the Year for Shakira’s Whenever, Wherever (Dir: Francis Lawrence).
  • Delivered commercials and music videos for leading global talent.

Skills

  • Production Leadership: End-to-end management of multi-format campaigns from creative development through delivery
  • Operational Systems: Budgeting, scheduling, workflow tools, and cross-border logistics
  • Team Management: Empathetic yet decisive leader skilled at motivating international crews and talent
  • International Execution: Produced projects in 40 countries, managing crews of up to 200
  • Celebrity-Led Content: Experienced in high-profile, fast-paced personal brand and celebrity-driven projects
  • Strategic Problem Solving: Anticipates bottlenecks and delivers solutions that maintain pace and quality
  • Hiring production staff: In-depth Knowledge of crews internationally
  • Film scheduling: Well versed at shoot scheduling
  • Project planning: Adept at building projects globally

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Executive Producer | Senior Producer (Freelance)

01.2020 - Current

Global Managing Director

Stillking & Icon Group
01.2018 - 01.2020

Executive Producer | Senior Producer (Freelance)

USA Production Co's / Various
01.2012 - 01.2018

Executive Producer | Producer (Freelance – Los Angeles & New York)

01.1999 - 01.2012
Tim Kerrison