Tough Guy Productions

Leighton Wise is an established video production specialist. In 2001 Leighton launched video production company Tough Guy Productions specialising in corporate, commercial, arts and public sector video. He began his career as a television cameraman and video editor creating original news and documentaries whilst developing an eye for emotive storyt... elling and a talent for efficient craftsmanship. Whether filming high-profile global icons or sensitive human interest stories, every subject was treated with empathy and social awareness. To this day, respecting different character traits or cultures remains key to gaining trust and delivering insightful core messages. Early career highlights included filming feature-length documentaries in India, South Africa and Europe promoting the global brand Manchester United Football Club culminating in UEFA Champions League glory. As a freelance professional he went on to provide camerawork for a number of broadcasters including the BBC on popular factual series Timeshift and Flog It! Plus worked as cinematographer on British feature films Victims and Drunk on Love. Both movies were internationally released on DVD/Blu-ray and popular video-on-demand sites. Video has become a powerful and vital tool for communication in the interactive age. Whether for training, promotion, performance or business event Leighton provides bespoke video that draws influence from classic television storytelling, using cutting-edge techniques that inform, excite and inspire an audience. With budgets tightening it is important to keep costs low whilst not sacrificing quality. As a multi-skilled cameraman, editor and filmmaker, Leighton can manage a production from storyboard to screen maintaining high broadcast standards throughout. He invests whole-heartedly in every video project and guides it through to an uplifting and rewarding conclusion. Cinematography on the following feature films: Responsible for providing camera or editing skills for the following broadcasters:Read More