Chris Haigh

Passionate creative content producer with over ten years experience in television and film development. Thrives on crafting engaging scripts, compelling copy, and leading teams to deliver high-quality content that connects with people. A problem-solver who flourishes in fast-paced environments, can collaborate seamlessly across all departments and ensure projects meet tight deadlines and exceed expectations.

Creative Director - Orange Robot Productions, Los Angeles, CA - January 2020 - January 2024

• Produced engaging digital content for projects involving Netflix, HBO, Amazon and Sony.
• Conceptualized, wrote, and edited scripts for video productions, with clear messaging and engaging storytelling.
• Led cross-functional teams to collaborate, develop and produce high-quality videos for social media, websites, and television. Managed multimedia projects from concept to execution, overseeing production schedules, budgets and resources.
• Established partnerships with artists, influencers, and media outlets to expand reach and visibility.

• Writer and Director of the award-winning documentary, "Song For Hope”, the inspiring story of a stricken trumpeter's journey in raising millions for cancer research and performing no matter what.
• Managed all aspects of production and post production.
• Collaborated closely with several symphony orchestras and rock bands such as Chicago and Dave Matthews Band, capturing performances on and off stage.
• Secured sponsorships and built partnerships with cancer organizations and investors.
• Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

• Literally oversaw the building of spaceships! Below I’ll explain it in search engine optimization terms to help me reach the top of the ai pile, but that’s genuinely true and I wish I could show you.
• Managed exhibits for Star Wars projects ‘Book Of Boba Fett’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ at Star Wars Celebration working for John Favreau and Production Designer Andrew Jones.
• Built all exhibits, overseeing the installation and de-installation of all artifacts.

• Spearheaded all digital content creation and oversaw development and execution of all projects from marketing campaigns to masterclass style film education videos captured on feature film sets.
• Managed teams fostering collaboration and teamwork among creatives, and nurturing a positive and immensely productive work environment.

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Journalism - August 2009 - June 2010

University of Salford, Salford, UK

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Secondary Education - August 2007 - June 2008

University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Classical Studies - August 2004 - June 2007

University of Manchester, Manchester, UK