Lolly Austen
AI Image Specialist
Also available as a:
Director's Assistant
Image Researcher
Stock Footage & Video Researcher
I'm a footage researcher and creative development specialist with 15 years experience in advertising, production and in-house.
I work with heads of production, producers, directors and creative directors who need fast, culturally sharp support - footage research, references, music and treatment shaping. The kind of end-to-end thinking that moves a pitch from flat to fundable or helps studios to punch above their weight.
Past clients include Google, Guinness, BBC, Meta, FIFA, Waitrose, Instagram, Hugo Boss and the International Olympic Committee - across categories from beauty, fashion and sport to sustainability, gaming and social.
I love collaborating with creatives, directors and editors and bring the same instinct for emerging culture to every project - sharpened by 10 years running a music and promos blog, curating artists, scenes and sounds.
Quick responses, collaborative working and genuine cultural awareness.
Based in London. Available remotely and on-site.
Selected credits
Work History
| Date(s) | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
|
2011-June - 2014-Aug |
Grey London |
EA, Team Assistant & Events Producer |
|
2014-May - 2017-Nov |
Pulse Films |
Production (multiple) & EA |
|
2017-Dec - 2024-Dec |
Song Production Studios (nee Karmarama/Kream) |
Multidisciplinary Creative, Commissioning Lead and Production (multiple) |
Short-form Production
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2024 - Jan |
Song Studios |
LIDL / SUPERmarket |
TVC |
Restless |
Grace Matthews |
Image Research, Director's Assistant, Talent Commissioner |
|
Corporate
Ad Agency TV Department & Production
| Date | Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Producer | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2021 - Jan |
Accenture Song |
PepsiCo |
Pitch film |
Sam Faulkner |
Footage research |
Countries Worked in
- Denmark (remote)
- France (remote)
- Germany (remote)
- India (remote)
- Italy (remote)
- Kenya (remote)
- Netherlands (remote)
- Singapore (remote)
- South Africa (remote)
- Spain (remote)
- USA (remote)
Directors Worked with
- 33Bound
- Alex Boutell
- Andrew Gaynord
- April Walker
- Ayla Spans
- Ben Lancaster
- Brad Lubin
- Connor Pearce
- Dipo Kayode-Osi
- Fred Scott
- Hannah Berry George
- Jade Spranklen
- Jason Yan Francis
- Joanna Nordahl
- Jon Harvey
- Juliette May
- Kate McMullen
- Lou Jasmine
- Luke White
- Murat Gökmen
- Restless
- Ricky Gibb
- Steve Qua
- Troy Browne
- Will Dohrn
- Wriggles & Robins.
Education
- 2007 - BA (Hons) Fashion Communication (2:1) Southampton Solent University
- 2004 - Art and Design Foundation Diploma (Merit) Winchester School of Art
Production Companies Worked with
- Adam & Eve Studio
- Friend
- Kream London
- Love Song
- Merman
- Mindseye
- OB Management
- Prodigious
- Pulse Films
- Rogue.
Ad Agencies Worked with
- Accenture Song
- Adam & Eve
- AKQA
- Droga5
- Droga5 Ireland
- Grey London
- Karmarama
- OMD UK
- Prodigious
- LADBible.
Genres Worked in
- AI
- Animation
- Automotive
- Banking
- Beauty
- Charity
- Documentary
- Education
- Events
- Fashion
- Food & Drink
- Gaming
- Medical/Health
- Military
- Music Video
- Podcast
- Social
- Sport
- Supermarket
- Sustainability
- Technology
- Travel
- Youth Culture
Technical Skills
- Photoshop - Intermediate
- InDesign - Basic
Additional Skills
- Content Direction
- Art Direction
- Associate Director (Creative & Production)
- Talent Commissioner
- Creative research and development
- Wardrobe Stylist
- Music Consultant
- Wellbeing Coach
- Mental Health First Aider
Awards
- ADCAN
- Creative Circle
- DADI
- Drum Content
- Lovie