Lyall Sumner,Producer

Lyall Sumner

Producer, Assistant Director (1st)

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About Lyall Sumner

Award-winning Producer and multi-disciplinary filmmaker with over 25 years' experience across feature film, theatre, documentary and broadcast television. Proven in taking projects from development through production and post to international release.

Experienced across producing, directing, writing, 1st AD and production management roles, with strong hands-on grounding in camera and editorial. Equally comfortable leading crews and

Award-winning Producer and multi-disciplinary filmmaker with over 25 years' experience across feature film, theatre, documentary and broadcast television. Proven in taking projects from development through production and post to international release.

Experienced across producing, directing, writing, 1st AD and production management roles, with strong hands-on grounding in camera and editorial. Equally comfortable leading crews and controlling schedules or operating within lean, fast-moving production environments.

Alongside hands-on production work, has held senior editorial, commissioning and content acquisition responsibilities within UK broadcast and international streaming platforms.

Credits

Plan A News

( Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 )

Plan A Global Media B.V.

News Producer & Broadcast Journalist

Concealed

( Apr 2009 - Jan 2015 )

New Thought Productions

Producer & Script Editor

Out of The Shadows

( Apr 2002 - Aug 2002 )

Lyall Sumner Productions

Producer/Director & Script Writer

Neophytes & Neon Lights

( Jan 2001 - Jun 2001 )

New Thought Productions

Production Manager & Assistant Director (1st)

Back To Basics

( Oct 1997 - May 1998 )

Earth Boot Productions

Producer & Script Writer

Love Brokers

( Jan 1998 - Mar 1998 )

Garnet Mae Productions

Production Manager

Flashlight

( Mar 1995 - Jun 1995 )

Garnet Mae Productions

Production Manager

Equipment

Additional Information

Industries

Branded Content, Commercials, Corporate, Film

Programme Types

Animation, Arts, Biography, Business, Childrens, Comedy, Comedy (Children's), Commercial, Corporate, Current Affairs

Specialisms

Environment

Employment History

BROADCAST & CHANNEL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Head of Film & TV
TalkTalk Group
2009 - 2010 | London

• Created and produced weekly TV Highlights show for platform launch
• Led all promotional production, motion graphics and original short-form content
• Managed internal creative team resource
• Delivered on-air presentation, channel packaging and platform branding

Channel

BROADCAST & CHANNEL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Head of Film & TV
TalkTalk Group
2009 - 2010 | London

• Created and produced weekly TV Highlights show for platform launch
• Led all promotional production, motion graphics and original short-form content
• Managed internal creative team resource
• Delivered on-air presentation, channel packaging and platform branding

Channel Manager
Tiscali
2005 - 2008 | London

• Created and produced in-house kids animation and puppetry content (Scamp)
• Produced and directed music channel content including festival coverage and artist interviews (V:MX)
• Oversaw the production of channel promotional campaigns, branding and on-air idents

Interactive TV Producer
Video Networks Ltd (HomeChoice)
2000 - 2004 | London

• Produced interactive music and entertainment channels integrating broadcast and on-demand technology
• Managed high-volume interstitial and short-form production cycles
• Edited promotional content and motion graphics


Broadcast Operations & Post Production
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS TV Australia)
1996 - 1998 | Sydney

• Managed high-volume post-production workflow for national broadcast delivery
• Oversaw subtitling, captioning, quality assurance and delivery compliance
• Coordinated traffic and final delivery to transmission

Community Television Producer
Weekly Fashion Segment (1996, 20 x 15 mins, TVS - Channel 31)
Sydney

• Produced weekly fashion segment for community TV
• Led location production, interviews and on-air delivery

CORPORATE & COMMISSIONED PRODUCTION

Producer
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) - Business Unit
1998-1999 | Sydney

• Produced commissioned television and multimedia projects for corporate and institutional clients including Qantas, Rio Tinto, Australian Electoral Commission and NHK
• Managed projects from pitch through production and final delivery
• Coordinated internal and external studios, post-production facilities and contractor teams
• Oversaw budgets, scheduling, compliance and broadcast delivery

FREELANCE PRODUCTION & MUSIC VIDEO WORK

Producer
1996-2003 | Australia, UK & Ireland

• Produced music videos including "Pixie - Lantern" (1999) and "Heaven - Wisteria" (1996)

Camera Operator

• Shot live performance and festival coverage including Ministry of Sound DVD and Moby & Hybrid Tour
• Operated multi-camera setups for large-scale music events

Additional Information

Industries

Branded Content, Commercials, Corporate, Film

Programme Types

Animation, Arts, Biography, Business, Childrens, Comedy, Comedy (Children's), Commercial, Corporate, Current Affairs

Specialisms

Environment