Elise Standen

Co-founder of Unearthed Education | Telling stories through emotive and engaging films. Working with Independent Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and Education organisations. 🎥

United Kingdom

About

Starting out in TV Production, I Associate Produced programmes such as the Richard & Judy Show, Saturday Kitchen, BBC & ITV documentaries and The Crime Thriller Awards. From here, I joined forces with other award-winning filmmakers; Leanne and Frances, to create Unearthed Studios. Coming from a strong broadcast and educational background, we produce original and inspiring content on subjects that matter. We believe in the power of creativity and storytelling to connect with the audience on a deeper level, creating films that stand out from the rest. Alongside our work with brands such as Chanel, Liberty, Sky, Charlotte Tilbury and ES Magazine, we produce a wide array of films within the Education & Charity Sector, working with Winchester College, Bedales, Bohunt Education Trust and environmental agencies such as the WWF, amongst others.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Unearthed Education
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    We are Unearthed Education. A video production company specialising in crafting compelling and impactful stories across the education sector. Here at Unearthed Education we understand the power of video in today's digital world. We don't just create videos; we craft visual narratives that resonate with your target audience, be it prospective students, parents or the best talent in the education sector. Working collaboratively with our clients we capture the essence of your school or trust, highlighting its strengths, values, and achievements in a way that is both informative and engaging.

  • Co-Founder at Unearthed Studios
    2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Unearthed is a unique collaboration of filmmakers, writers, photographers and creatives, formed by three award winning Filmmakers; Elise, Leanne and Frances. Coming from a strong broadcast and educational background, we create strong and engaging content through cinematography and visual storytelling on subjects that matter. Ethical and cultural matters are at our core; we are dedicated to making meaningful change, and committed to playing our part in environmental causes and voices that need to be heard.

  • Cactus TV (London Area, United Kingdom · On-site)
    • Associate Producer, A Farewell to Keith Floyd (BBC2)
      2009 - 2009 · Less than a year

      Documentary paying a farewell to Keith Floyd, featuring recollections of friends and colleagues – including Rick Stein, Marco Pierre White and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

    • Associate Producer, Saturday Kitchen with James Martin (BBC1)
      2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

    • Associate Producer, ITV Documentary Series
      2008 - 2008 · Less than a year

      Documentary series profiling some of the biggest names in crime thriller fiction – including P.D.James, Ruth Rendell and Colin Dexter