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Lucy Bailey

@lucybailey

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Award-winning filmmaker producing emotionally powerful documentaries worldwide.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior documentary roles where I can lead creative teams, manage complex international productions, and tell impactful stories about people, culture, wildlife and the environment.

I am a multi award-winning filmmaker with 20+ years’ experience producing and directing acclaimed documentaries for cinema, television, global platforms and corporate clients. I develop projects from concept to delivery, manage complex international logistics and budgets, and work sensitively with high-profile talent, vulnerable contributors and diverse communities to create emotionally powerful, visually compelling films.

My work spans conservation, people, culture, wildlife and the environment, and includes feature-length and series projects for major broadcasters and platforms. Notable achievements include producing a landmark BBC Natural History Unit film with Sir David Attenborough, leading an 11-part climate series for YouTube Originals, and directing BAFTA-, Emmy- and Oscar-shortlisted films while maintaining rigorous safety and production standards worldwide.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Producer & Director

BBC Natural History Unit / BBC Studios

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Produced and directed 'Saving Asia', a 60-minute documentary managing a £1M budget and complex international logistics across Asia; nominated for Best Conservation Film at Jackson Wild 2025.

Budget Management Wildlife Conservation Editing

Producer & Director

Silverback Studios

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Produced and directed 'Seat at the Table', an 11-part climate series coordinating international shoots (Kenya, Maldives, Morocco, Svalbard) for YouTube Originals and COP26, leading interviews and editorial direction.

International Shoots Interviewing Remote Team Management Post production

Producer & Director

UPD New York / Explore Films

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Produced and directed 'The List', a feature documentary (2017–2020) on individuals targeted by Al Qaeda, negotiating sensitive access and implementing safety protocols for at-risk contributors.

Feature Documentary Risk Management Sensitive Access Negotiation Interview Direction Production Management

Freelance Producer & Director

Explore Films / Freelance

Jan 2008 - Dec 2016 (8 years 11 months)

Produced and directed international documentary projects (2008–2016) on primate conservation, sustainable agriculture, refugee stories and children in crisis for broadcasters including HBO; achieved festival recognition and awards.

Conservation Filmmaking Stakeholder Engagement Fundraising

Documentary Director

BBC

Jan 2001 - Dec 2008 (7 years 11 months)

Directed humanitarian appeal films (2001–2008) across multiple African countries, coordinating with NGOs and health agencies and overseeing logistics and safety in fragile and post-conflict settings.

Documentary Directing NGO Coordination Community Engagement