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The Team
Formed in the spring of 2009, Clearhead are a creative agency and digital production studio who work closely with local, national and international clients.
Our ethos is to provide a level of service that is second to none. We will work with you to achieve the best results within the most welcoming and relaxing environment you could wish for. Technical expertise and creative flair are a given and whatever your brief, our team will be there to rise to the challenge.
Our process is simple: we discover, plan, design, deploy and grow experiences, products and services to help our clients build meaningful connections with their audiences. The best part is that it all happens under one roof to produce a cohesive end result through and through. This page is the place for you to peruse the profiles of our team and get to know us a little bit better before you get to meet us in person. Click on our images to the right and read our bios and Q&A.
Once you've ingested sufficiently, why not head over to our contact page to arrange a one on one meeting with us to discuss how we can work together.
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Alex Lawrence
Creative Director
"I'm Alex, Creative director and partner here at Clearhead. The creator, the puppeteer of ideas and creativity. A little OCD, I strive for absolute perfection in everything we do."
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
Getting to go into work everyday knowing that everyone that works at Clearhead is as passionate about what we do as I am.
What do you do for inspiration?
I watch a lot of movies and films online (vimeo.com) I find it a great source of inspiration for shots, camera angles / movements and motion graphic effects for our own projects.
If you weren't doing what you your doing what else would you do?
I always say that if i wasn't doing what i do as a job I'd be doing it as a hobby. I'm very fortunate... although i would love to make a living as a superhero!
What's your favourite CH project?
My favourite Clearhead project to date has to be the latest project for Bedford College. Our largest budget, crew and gear wish list to date. It was extremely hard work with a lot of prep but a completely fun and unforgettable shoot!
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Gavin O'Brien
Business Director
"My name is Gavin and I think that I'm the best Gavin in the company. I like to think I am the most driven person you will ever meet. Ever. I also have loads of experience in the industry (BBC, QVC, ITV) and am a part-time model, DJ and (soon-to-be) comedian."
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
I think to see it grow, not only as a business but grow with our contemporaries and produce work that makes everyone go "WOW" if that be on film or any creative juncture.
What do you do for inspiration?
I like to see what people produce around me. Websites like webcreme.com and boredpanda.com give me amazing out-the-box inspiration, as does Vimeo.
Give us a link of your favourite print/web/film/ etc.
http://vimeo.com/18280328 - the only piece of work that's half hour in length that I've been so engrossed in I wanted more.
What's the best bit of advice you've ever been given?
Always look 5 years ahead now and put yourself in those shoes, it will keep you on top of the game.
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Woody
Senior Graphic Designer
"Woody, aka Simon i head up the design section of Clearhead. Apart from being an all around happy chappy i always strives to make my work better and better . . . and better."
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
Getting to work alongside an enthusiastic and creative team, and working on a diverse array of projects.
If you weren't doing what you were doing what else would you do?
I'd like to hope i'd be breakdancing.
What's your favourite CH project?
Designing Lealands wall vinyls.
Passions?
Passion itself.
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Nadia
Producer
"I prefer to be behind the scenes rather than in front of the camera. Producer, advocate, researcher and tea maker."
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
We never relive the same day twice. There is always something new to experience.
What do you do for inspiration?
Watch the world go by.
What's the best bit of advice you've ever been given?
The secret of life is not to do what you like but to like what you do.
What keeps you awake at night?
Trying to clear my head.
What's your hidden talent?
Cooking and dancing - preferably not at the same time.
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Tim
Graphic designer and motion graphics artist
"Howdy, my name's Tim, I work at Clearhead. By day I'm a graphic designer and motion graphics artist, and by night I fight crime in my speedos."
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
The team by far, I find it much easier to produce better work when I can bounce ideas off people who are also creatively charged.
What do you do for inspiration?
Websites like www.motionographer.com inspire me to constantly create better work. I often keep a sketchpad handy to doodle design ideas, often just starting with simple shapes.
Give us a link of your favorite print/web/film/ etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtWPW8yJtgM
What's the best bit of advice you've ever been given?
To somehow acquire DNA samples of Chuck Norris and Mr T and create the ultimate super clone.
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Pearson
Editor
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
There’s tones of opportunities here are at Clearhead especially for graduate students like myself. We’re always given constant challenges and responsibilities that all help to enhance our own individual skills.
What do you do for inspiration?
I enjoy watching documentaries as for me they are the best examples of storytelling and editing you can find in the industry and anything I can learn from a good doc is something I like to transfer into the work we produce here at Clearhead.
What's your favourite CH project?
I enjoyed the Sony Viral project most of all. I was lucky enough to lead the project, edit the project and shoot on location for three days in a very unique environment. Whilst also dealing with a massive client enabled me to really learn a lot on how to manage a project professionally.
What's your hidden talent?
Sock puppet enthusiast. I play football on a regular basis and I like to think of myself as the greatest player Luton Town rejected.
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Paul
Creative
"Creative at Clearhead. Writing treatments, drinking coffee and wearing tartan slippers." Some would say that "You Paul are one lucky chap!"
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
Working with nice, talented and like minded people.
What do you do for inspiration?
I put on some loose comfortable trousers.
Who inspires you?
Bruce Springsteen, Chris Morris and Bill Murray.
What's your favourite CH project?
I really enjoyed the Fiona Bevan music video. I always wanted to make a music video and for a first go I think we did pretty well.
What are your passions?
Pondering, facial hair, cheese and Guinness.
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Flavia
Intern
"My name is Flavia and i'm an intern for Clearhead. I am most comfortable behind the scenes helping everything to run smoothly and efficiently."
Q&A
Best Part of Working with CH?
Being part of a company which is growing more and more every time. You can see it. Also, the team is like a little family and it’s great being part of it.
What do you do for inspiration?
I like to watch series and read books. Also, meeting people of the media companies is always good to get inspiration.
If you weren't doing what you you’re doing what else would you do?
Probably I would be dancing ballet.
Passions?
To lose touch with the world with a great story either in movies or a book.
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Joseph
Intern
"My name is Joseph, an intern at Clearhead. I am a lover not a hater!"
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Best Part of Working with CH?
The team is enthusiastic, they have a great sense of humour and all work for each other. As a recent graduate it is ideal for learning skills and gaining experience on live projects.
Give us a link of your favourite print/web/film/ etc.
One of my favourite films is 'Waking Life' by Richard Linklater: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2DeTet98o Also a big fan of the RSAnimate series: http://comment.rsablogs.org.uk/videos/
What do you do for inspiration?
Read a blend of fiction and non-fiction, watch films and documentaries, scan blogs on the daily. On my travels I like to observe the everyday things around me, not owning an mp3 player helps with that.
What's the best bit of advice you've ever been given?
I can't remember one specifically. A motto I like to live by is 'doing something is better than nothing'.
Passions?
Philosophy, zombie films, street art, music and sunshine.
Clients
Clearhead Towers
Clearhead are based on the top floor of a renovated hat factory, fully supported by the fantastic Luton Cultural Trust. With facilities including production and post-production suites, meeting rooms, studio space and a cinema screening room.
Clearhead Towers, represents and embodies everything that we believe in. We are an open and inviting agency and always welcome anyone who wants to drop in (we make great coffee)!
What a lovely old building we occupy, with our roots currently set firmly in this fantastic place, take a look at some of the nuances that make us who we are.
