Sometimes you know exactly who your audience is and why they will watch your film.

The balance can then be tilted further away from entertainment that delivers information and more towards information delivered in an entertaining manner.

When making this type of film, communication, the ability to see other people's point-of-view and the ability to work with them is high on the list of priorities.

As well as making films I have studied business and international marketing. I have put together large international co-productions and negotiated at the highest level in the television industry. I have also swept factory floors, installed central heating, started an arts organisation, captained a rowing club and sailed across the Atlantic three times.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life.