Colosseum
PROJECT 01
Drama-documentary for History Channel / BBC
Show-runner: Jim Greayer
Drama Director: Roel Reine
Executive Producers: Jos Cushing, Matt Robins, Chris Muckle
A visual effects-heavy eight-part history series telling the story of Rome and Roman society through the men and women who appeared in her bloodiest arena. Drama filmed on location in Morocco, interviews in the US and Europe, documentary sequences in Italy. Production took place in during challenges of the covid pandemic in 2021.
Documentary series for CNN Original Series / Sky Documentaries
Show-runner: Jim Greayer
Directors: Liz Mermin, Kim Duke, Kat English
Executive Producer: Matt Robins
A six-part documentary series blending expert and eye-witness testimony, archive and dramatisations. Commissioned by CNN as part of their 2016 US Election offering and their third highest rating series of all-time.
First Ladies
PROJECT 02
Lost Cities with Albert Lin
PROJECT 03
Documentary Special for National Geographic / Disney+
Director: Jim Greayer
Director of Photography: Paul Wood-Walker
Executive Producer: Dinah Lloyd
An adventure-led documentary investigating destructive flood myths in ancient cultures across the world. National Geographic’s first major international shoot during the pandemic in 2020, filmed on location in Peru, Bulgaria and Turkey and featuring action sequences - scuba diving, surfing and glacier climbing at altitude.
The Chameleon
PROJECT 04
Feature length drama, distributed by eOne. Run time: 105 minutes.
Director: Jim Greayer
Director of Photography: Dennis Madden
Starring: Joseph Millson, Sarah-Jane Potts, Amy Manson and Richard Brake
The incredible true story of the deathbed conversion of serial killer Stephen Peter Morin. Won several awards includin Best Feature at British Independent Film Festival and Sydeny Indie Film Festival 2016. Distributed by eOne.
Eight Days That Made Rome
PROJECT 05
Drama-documentary series for Channel 5
Series Producer and Series Director: Jim Greayer
Directors: Nigel Levy, Gareth Johnson, Sebastian Smith
Executive Producer: Adam Bullmore
An eight-part series combining drama and archaeology, presented by Bettany Hughes and telling the story of the Roman Empire through eight pivotal events in its history. Roles included series producer, writer and episode director. Drama was shot on location in Bulgaria, documentary across Europe and Middle East.
Barbarians Rising
PROJECT 06
Documentary Special for History Channel / A+E Networks
Series Producer / Senior Edit Director: Jim Greayer
Directors: Declan Dwyer, Simon George
Executive Producer: Adam Bullmore
A eight-part drama and documentary hybrid telling the story of rebellions against the Roman Empire. Jim joined the team during the edit to oversee complex story-telling challenges and ensure on-schedule and on-budget delivery.
Doll’s House
PROJECT 07
Short Narrative Film selected for the Paris Short Film Festival
Writer & Director: Jim Greayer
Director of Photography: Dennis Madden
Starring: Joseph Millson and Jessica Millson
A troubled teenaged girl finds a bound and tortured man in an abandonned house.