SIDNEY BERTHIER
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JOHN CLEESE

To launch John Cleese's first-ever talk show on GB News, I was responsible for directing and delivering key elements of the campaign's promotional material: a feature-length look at the making of the show, the main series promo, press photography, radio adverts and stills elements for the poster. Working closely with Cleese, I shot & edited many deliverables myself using a combination of hybrid cameras (Sony FX6, Sony A7SIII, Fujifilm X-H2S & X-T5). The campaign was widely covered in mainstream media with mention of my work in the Times and METRO.
Executive Producer: Andrew Doyle
Producers: Martin Gourlay, Lottie Gazzard
Creative Director & Photographer: Sidney Berthier
Art Director: Jamie McKenzie
Cinematography: Alasdair Tallentire

Designer: Mila Graf
​Colourist: Alex Webb
Composer: Ben Castle
The Dinosaur Hour Extra
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director / editor
Angie Lemaire
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director / editor / writer / producer

French Story
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director / editor / writer / producer
DEC Humanitarian Appeal
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director / editor / producer
Banged Up Abroad
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promo editor / 10 episodes
Warship: Life at Sea
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promo editor / 5 episodes
The Oath
TV Series
promo editor / 8 episodes
She's So Cold
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director / editor / writer / producer
Dewbs & Co.
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creative director, promos
Farage / Trump
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creative director, promos
Farage / Digital Brand Spots
TV Series
creative director, promos
Crossing Lines
TV Series
promo editor / 10 episodes
Rookie Blue
TV Series
promo editor / 3 episodes
Headliners
TV Series
promo editor / 6 episodes
Private Eyes
TV Series
promo editor / 13 episodes
The 101 Events That Made The 20th Century 
TV Series
promo editor / 8 episodes
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
TV Series
promo editor / 3 episodes
Delacroix, d'orient et d'occident
TV Movie
finishing editor
World Without End
Mini Series

promo editor / 4 episodes
Dewbs & Co. / Brand Spots
TV Series
creative director, promos
Loud Hearts
Web Series
director / editor / writer / producer

Farage / Brand Spots
TV Series
creative director, promos
Crossing Lines
TV Series
promo editor / 10 episodes
Law and Order: SVU
TV Series
promo editor / 6 episodes

​Dumb
Music Video
assistant editor
Correct
Music Video
assistant editor

SUMMARY

I graduated with a master's degree from the University of Cambridge at just 19. My ability to take on complex, high-stakes projects and deliver at a level beyond my years has been a defining aspect of my professional journey. I am a highly diligent, self-shooting and bilingual creative leader based in London, UK. With proven expertise across promotional campaigns, cinematography, offline and online editing, I have led high-profile creative projects for global brands such as Liberty Global, Channel 5, Paramount, and GB News, as well as short and feature films.
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, London — Senior Creative Producer

AUGUST 2024 - PRESENT
• Lead film creative production across multiple countries, ensuring excellence from concept to final delivery
• Pitch, script, and edit sizzle reels for C-suite executives, maintaining brand direction in A/V work
• Shoot, direct and produce on-set output, driving impactful storytelling
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GB NEWS, London — Creative Director, Promos
OCTOBER 2022 - JUNE 2024
• Devised creative strategy with CEO and Head of Programming to drive show launches
• Produced and directed ‘The Dinosaur Hour Extra’, a feature-length Behind the Scenes show
• Built strong team dynamics and consistently exceeded expectations under tight deadlines

GB NEWS, London — Promo Director
FEBRUARY 2022 - SEPTEMBER 2022
• Directed shoots in studio and on location, working closely with talent
• Built and led a creative team under pressure
• Delivered a wide variety of creative executions (radio, TV, digital)

GB NEWS, London — Creative Editor
JUNE 2021 - JANUARY 2022
• Shooting and editing news content in a fast-paced live environment
• Published two essays in the British Guild of Film Editors magazine
• Shortlisted for the Creativepool Next Gen Talent of the Year award
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PARAMOUNT, London — Creative Assistant
APRIL 2019 - JUNE 2021
• Produced promo trailers for Paramount’s TV and streaming channels, including franchises like Law & Order and Peppa Pig
• Edited impactful sizzle reels for internal and external use
• Improved efficiency in creative processes and media management

TVF Media, London — Junior Editor
MARCH 2018 - MARCH 2019
• Edited TV documentary assets for linear and VOD platforms, ensuring high-quality content delivery
• Versioned, QC'd, and delivered content to international broadcasters, meeting strict deadlines
• Ingested and archived legacy formats like Betamax and Hi-8, preserving footage for future use

NEWS UK, London — Account Manager
AUGUST 2016 - MARCH 2018
• Executed video ad campaigns for top brands like Hilton Worldwide, Comcast, and Samsung across 10+ territories
• Awarded the 2016 AOP Ad Ops Team of the Year prize with Unruly
• Managed account relationships and ensured successful campaign delivery

NEWS UK, London — Operations & Account Management Intern​
SEPTEMBER 2015 - JULY 2016
• Managed client relationships with top agencies like WPP and Publicis, overseeing campaign planning and ensuring brand safety
• Learned to use activation platforms to track campaign progress and optimise performance​

​​EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Cambridge, 2014-15 — Masters in Screen Media and Cultures
University of Warwick, 2011-14 — BA (Hons) in Film and Television Studies
PromaxBDA UK — Directing Masterclass with Chris Balmond (2019)
NFTS Short Courses — Cinematography Short Course with Phil Meheux (2018)

KIT LIST
Own Fujifilm X-H2S & X-S20, experienced with Canon (R5C), Sony (A7SIII & FX6) & Blackmagic (Pocket Camera 4K & 6K)
Lenses: SIRUI Cine Lenses, Fujifilm & Viltrox
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