Ed Thomas

Ed is the founder and director of Doubleshot, the production company he set up in 2006 to help businesses communicate through digital video.

He has made films for brands such as Zurich, Regus, Dune, Hachette, Sony Music and more - throughout the UK, Europe and the USA.

Before starting his own business, he was Creative Director at a digital media agency in Bath UK, and Producer at Zurich Insurance, where he led the way in creating video-based campaigns. In 2006, Ed set up Doubleshot and has since:

* Pioneered the use of DSLR cameras for film-making; with his fashion work being picked up by Canon for use in their product marketing.

* Formed an advice-based blog Cinefii.com - interviewing world-renowned filmmakers, and sharing advice to teach film students and industry professionals.

* Produced commercial films shown at London's IMAX cinema.

* Designed the sales facility, and associated training videos, that have enabled Regus' rapid growth to 2,000 locations in 100 countries.

* Created digital designs and video marketing for Dune shoes, helping them exceed their ambitious e-commerce targets.

* Produced an ongoing series of training films for Zurich Insurance, used to train their employees across the world.