After completing a Media and Photography Course at North West Kent College, Errol began his broadcasting career as a Technical Runner in the Post -Production Department at the London Studios in 2003. Errol worked in Post -Production for the next seven years starting as an Edit Assistant before evolving to Junior Editor and later moving into a VTR role as a Coordinator during the HD upgrades. In 2010 Errol moved into Studio Management when he joined the Sales and Marketing Team as a Junior Client Liaison Manager at the London Studios, this was the link between Program Makers, Production Facilities and Crew. It was a rapid progression for Errol obtaining the role in 2011 of Full Studio Manager. From here Errol has successfully managed a range of productions including ITV Studios Live Daytime, Sport Output, Entertainment Specials such as Adele at the BBC, Have I Got News for You and Saturday Night Takeaway to name but a few.

James grew up in a single parent, low-income household without the prospect of being able to afford a university education, this resulted in a great deal of uncertainty on how to break into the industry. James however, begun his career at 18 with a lucky break at a TV shopping channel which ultimately has led him to his current position as a Freelance Technical Director and Vision Engineer. Within the 14 years James has been in industry he has worked across productions such as The Baftas, The Brit Awards, Graham Norton, This Morning, and Saturday Night Takeaway. This impressive list also branches into Sport where James travels oversees for events such as the World Cup and Formula E. James has utilised his experience and pursued his passion of working with young individuals who are interested in having a career within media but have experienced the same challenges he once had with limited resources available.

Lisa is the newest member of The Crew Room Academy Team and brings a diverse portfolio of experience from across the world. Lisa has flourished in a variety of roles such as Post Producer, Bookings Coordinator to Head of Production. Starting out in the Industry in South Africa as a Sound Assistant Lisa joined The Refinery Post Production Facility where she was quickly promoted to Post Producer. Upon Lisa’s relocation to the UK, she joined Soho based Post Production House, London Post as a Head of Production which transitioned over to ITV working in various departments. Lisa later merged her wealth of knowledge from the broadcast industry with managing two successful businesses in South Africa. The Crew Room Academy are fortunate to have Lisa on board as Operations Manager and welcome the varied skillset of fairness, kindness, and willingness to add value where she can. Lisa has successfully fulfilled the “Mother” role and supports the whole team with such enthusiasm, making The Crew Room Academy dream a reality.