Freelance video journalist. BECTU-accredited. facebook.com/urbanpicturesuk

Ant Urban’s Biography

An experienced NUJ-accredited freelance Video Journalist, managing Urban Pictures UK, with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Filmed Newsflare's "biggest viral hit of 2018", garnering 80 million views on social media.
Based in London, I cover breaking news, demonstrations, press conferences, politics and current affairs, always sourcing my own stories through thorough research. My work is regularly featured in national newspapers and on TV. Shooting for web and to broadcast standard, I edit in the field, write copy, file my stories via FTP, then market my work on social media, providing voiceovers where necessary - utilising my experience in BBC radio and audio describing. I secure interviews where required. Many of my videos have been world exclusives, shared millions of times on social media. Recent clients include the BBC, MailOnline, the Express, ITN, NME, The New York Times, and Associated Press (AP) Television News.