Testimonials
"Thanks, that was wonderful!"
Tony Blair
"I just wanted to say an ENORMOUS THANKS for everything you did on Ever Wondered About Food. Not only were you professional, thorough and very easy to work with, you also went far outside the call of duty with your research and guidance. Thanks again. It is very much appreciated."
BBC
"Thanks for all your help on the shoot… we're so excited and can't wait to start editing! Sorry to add so much stuff at the last minute (like the Ark!) and putting things together so quickly. Everything looked amazing, and we totally got all the shots that we wanted in the short time. Thank you!!! Will be forever grateful. Please thank everyone on the team for us as well. Hope to get you on other gigs too, you guys are so great."
National Geographic
"I just wanted to thank you again for everything you did on 'William the Conqueror'. I really appreciate your hard work and great 'can do' attitude. The footage we came back with looks great. Thanks again for doing a dozen jobs..."
Discovery Channel
"I’ve never used stunt people before. I hope they are all as good as you."
Mike Figgis, Director ‘The Last English Civil War', Channel4/Artangel
"I really enjoyed working with you and found your whole approach and 'craft level' genuinely superb... and you can't say more than that. I'd be very happy working with you again and look forward to the opportunity. We are getting rushes delivered tomorrow morning - and from all accounts they look great! Thanks again for all you did to make the shoot both possible and successful."
1A Productions Ltd
"I just wanted to reiterate my thanks to you for all your hard work on my reconstructions... I was really delighted with the way they turned out, and your good humour in the face of no budget and no time was exceptional!"
BBC/Open University
"I just wanted to add my penny's worth! You, Jeff, Elizabeth and Constance were terrific. It was a pleasure working with you all. I can't believe how inventive you are: 13th Century wall here, 16th century rocking-chair there! Amazing. Anyway, I can't thank you enough but I do hope I have the pleasure of working with you again soon."
BBC
“I have had the pleasure of working with James in my capacity as a prop-maker and blacksmith and have found him very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Most importantly if he doesn't immediately have the answer to my many questions he will come back with researched answers and contacts who might be useful.”
David Gregory – Cobalt Blacksmiths
"Many thanks for your time and expertise during filming. It was a pleasure to meet you and your expertise is very much appreciated."
Darlow Smithson Productions
"…a very big thank you for your time and professionalism during our shoot. The entire shoot was a huge success, largely due to the expert help and co-operation that we received from your good self. Thank you for your professional conduct in assisting us with our production, it was appreciated by all."
Action Time Media
"Thank you for all your help on the Time team shoot last weekend. The fishing was definitely one of the highlights. Both Mick and Tony really enjoyed it, especially Mick, considering his academic interest in the subject."
Time Team
“James gave me great insight into the industry, tailoring his advice and reacting well to my questions. His experience in hiring and buying is invaluable and I’m now considering what the next steps are for my business with fresh perspective."
Chris Barnes – Artos Munitorum
"Thank you for your assistance and participation in the documentary. Your contribution was immeasurable - we could not have done it without you. Your all-round expertise and quick-witted resourcefulness made our work in England seem easy."
Dream Catcher Films Inc
“In 2014 I made a film drama about the Elizabethan madrigal composer; John Wilbye. I had done an immense amount of research on and around the subject – at least I thought I had until I met Tamsin.
“The owner of Kentwell Hall, where we filmed, recommended her as someone who could not only perform, both as instrumentalist and singer, but knew a lot about the music and dance of that period. She certainly does know a huge amount, but crucially, she carries her knowledge lightly and has an instinctive understanding about when to advise and when the process of filmmaking dictates certain compromises. Tamsin is also incredibly industrious and thorough, and I can honestly say that without her support ‘Draw on Sweet Night’ would have been a poorer film - and I know my line producers agree with me.
“She is also a really nice person who is great fun to be with on and off set – I would unhesitatingly recommend her for anything involving historical re-enactment allied with visual, musical and choreographic values.”
Tony Britten, Director – Capriol Films
"It was great to work with you and create Craiova as the first Shakespeare village!"
Phillip Parr, Director – International Shakespeare Festival
"James has a vast knowledge on a range of areas in Film and Television.
“He had given sound, practical advice to me and the company I work for on several occasions and in different fields. James gave me insight into location management and how to advertise my venue, as well as a step by step “how to” to get my venue into the right places and in front of the right people.
“James has also in his role as Prop developer and supplier used my services on several occasions as well as given sound, practical advice on how to build up a prop hire branch of our company. James’s advice and experience in becoming and extra in the film and television industry is practical and lucrative – he knows how to get you to a successful standing in this role.
“It is always a pleasure to speak with James, he is friendly, approachable and knows very many people in a range of spheres and is great at networking them all. His knowledge and advice is founded is practical experience so can absolutely be relied upon. James offers step by step advice which is guide you through the media maze.”
Jenny Heath – Ancient Technology Centre
"Thanks for all your help! You are a wonderful expert choice for this video.
Hope to do more!"
Drew Sheldon, Director – History Hit TV