Geraint Todd

Director | TV Drama & Narrative


Location: Cardiff, Wales | Languages: Welsh (Native), English (Fluent)

Web: gerainttodd.com | Contact: 07967 755780 / geraint@gerainttodd.com

Showreel: https://youtu.be/-6we9HQ8Mak?si=DXp76LB8KBMtAdRS



PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A visual and performance-led director with over three decades of experience across the television industry. My transition from a background in acting and professional photography allows me to bring a dual perspective to the set: a natural empathy for the actor’s process and a disciplined eye for composition.


My work spans high-volume continuing drama to stylized narrative series, with a proven track record in delivering high production values across a diverse range of broadcast output. I focus on creating a calm, high-energy environment where thorough preparation allows for genuine creative collaboration on the floor.



CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Visual Storytelling: A storytelling style grounded in a professional photography background. I focus on using lens choice, framing, and light to support the narrative and enhance the psychological depth of a scene.
  • Performance-Driven Direction: Drawing on 30+ years of acting experience to speak a "common language" with talent. I am dedicated to finding emotional truth and maintaining tonal consistency, particularly within tight episodic schedules.
  • Effective Pre-Visualization: Experienced in translating scripts into detailed shot lists and camera plans, ensuring on-set efficiency and a streamlined workflow for the edit.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Adept at leading crews and navigating the logistical demands of episodic drama while fostering a positive, solution-oriented atmosphere on set.



DIRECTING CREDITS

Itopia (Series 1, 2, 3 & 4) | Drama Series | Boom Cymru / S4C (2021 – 2025)

  • Series Director for multiple seasons of this stylized contemporary drama.
  • Tasked with establishing the visual tone and maintaining energy across recurring seasons.
  • Celtic Media Award for Best Children’s Programme 2024
  • RTS Cymru Wales Award for Best Children’s Programme 2025
  • Status: Series 4 currently in Post-Production.


Y Coridor (Series 1 & 2) | Drama Series | Boom Cymru / S4C (2024 – 2025)

  • Series Director for both seasons, focusing on character-driven tension and pace within a very tight schedule.


Anfamol (Series 2) | Drama Series | BBC Studios / S4C (2024)

  • Series Director for the second season of this critically acclaimed, bold female-led drama.


Pobol y Cwm (Series 49, 50 & 51) | Continuing Drama | BBC Studios / S4C (2022 – 2024)

  • Directed multiple blocks (approx. 30+ episodes) of the long-running flagship soap drama.
  • Successfully delivered high-volume output under stringent deadlines without compromising on aesthetic quality.


Bex (Series 2) | Drama Series | Ceidiog / S4C (2023)

  • Directed 4 episodes for this poignant series tackling mental health themes for younger audiences.
  • Nominated for RTS Cymru Wales Award for Best Children’s Programme 2024.



ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Photographer | Geraint Todd Photography | Specializing in actor and business headshots since 2007. This experience informs my directorial style, particularly regarding lighting, framing, and "the decisive moment."


Professional Actor (1990s – present)

Extensive credits across many UK dramas. My history as an actor provides a natural bridge between the technical requirements of the lens and the emotional needs of the performer, allowing for efficient and effective communication with talent on set.



EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Cardiff University: BA (Hons) History and English Literature
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in visual storytelling, script breakdown, and post-production workflows.



REFEREES

Excellent references from Producers at Boom Cymru and BBC Studios available upon request.