Phil Ashton is a versatile Series Director, Producer/Director, and Edit Producer known for his work across various television genres, including entertainment, reality, factual entertainment, comedy and documentary. With extensive experience in directing everything from large-scale multi-camera setups to intimate single-camera shoots.
Phil is skilled at directing projects in a variety of settings, from studio setups on location to the streets of the UK and the remote corners of the globe. Having filmed extensively across the Americas and Europe, Phil is no stranger to challenging locations, whether it's the dense Amazon Jungle, the interior of an active volcano, or the Arctic Circle. His adventurous spirit and technical expertise shine through in the visuals he captures.
His ability to lead large teams ensures the delivery of high-end results, and he has a proven track record of working with some of the most prominent names in British television, including David Mitchell, Sir David Jason, Naomi Campbell, Bradley Walsh, and Mary Berry to name a few.
Beyond his visual expertise, Phil is an editorially strong director with a knack for ideas and storytelling. With a background in producing and edit producing documentary, feature documentary, and factual entertainment programmes, he brings a practical yet creative approach to guiding projects from pre-production to final delivery.