JOHN SURDEVAN MULTI-CAMERA DIRECTOR

SHOWREEL 2026

Manchester, UK & Global | Live Music & Broadcast
This 2026 Director's Showreel demonstrates a disciplined visual language across hundreds of shows, highlighting Surdevan’s multi-camera technique in festivals, arenas, and intimate pop-up environments
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Royal Blood

IMAG & Screen Director | Lowther Deer Park | 2024
Leveraging a high-contrast, aggressive multicamera style, Surdevan translated the power of Royal Blood’s heavy-hitting duo sound for one of the Lake District’s largest festival crowds
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Liam Gallagher

Online App | Multicamera Director | King George’s Hall, Blackburn | 2022
In partnership with Adidas and Sparkle Street, Surdevan directed this intimate charity performance at the historic King George's Hall to launch the limited edition LG2SPZL footwear range
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Steps

Concert Film Director | DVD & Blu-Ray | Official No.1 Music DVD Chart Release
Directing the multicamera shoot for this sold-out O2 Arena show, Surdevan delivered the polished visual aesthetic that drove the release to the top of the UK DVD music charts
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Calvin Harris

Multicamera Livestream Director | Beatport x Rockstar Energy | 2022
Managing a production that generated over 10 million views, Surdevan employed a high-pressure editorial mindset to synchronise complex pyrotechnics with the rhythmic pacing of a world-class DJ set
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New Order

Pay-Per-View Director | The O2 Arena
For this high-stakes Pay-Per-View event, Surdevan applied a cinematic multi-camera aesthetic to document the Manchester legends’ landmark performance at London’s premier arena venue
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Brit Award’s Pre-show Party

Live Stream Director | Mastercard | O2 Arena London
Broadcasting live from the O2 Arena complex, Surdevan directed the Mastercard BRITs pre-show; a fast-paced entertainment format hosted by Alice Levine and featuring live performances from Tom Walker
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Sophie Ellis Bexter

Multicamera Director | Main Stage Golden Hour Set | 2025
Directing during the peak 'Golden Hour' transition, Surdevan utilised natural lighting and melodic cuts to capture the definitive 'beauty shot' of the festival's disco revival
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Noel Gallagher

IMAG & VOD | Lowther Deer Park | Lake District
Surdevan balanced the pressure of filming a musical icon with the energy of a flare-filled crowd, capturing the essence of one of the festival’s most legendary North-West singalongs
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Alesso & Zara

Live Broadcast Director | Creamfields | Beatport x Rockstar Energy | UK
This broadcast required a seamless transition between a high-energy DJ set and live vocal performance; Surdevan maintained visual momentum for the global stream as Alesso welcomed special guest Zara Larsson
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The Damned

DVD & Blu-ray | Manchester Apollo | 2022
Directing the legendary original lineup reunion of The Damned, Surdevan translated the band’s frantic on-stage antics into a raw, cohesive visual narrative for DVD and Blu-ray—bringing order to the chaos
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Bastille

IMAG & Broadcast Director | Lake District, North West UK
Surdevan’s direction for Bastille’s headline festival set prioritised quick-fire reaction shots, capturing unscripted moments like the standout air-drumming fan to ensure the massive crowd energy translated vividly to the screen
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Incredible moment from the Arc Stage at Creamfields with 70,000 audience illuminated by pyro and the enormous IMAG screens directed by John Surdevan
SHOWREEL 2026
Royal Blood with amazing lighting performing at Kendal Calling Festival in 2024 for IMAG by directed by John Surdevan
Royal Blood
Close up of Liam Gallagher singing at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire, directed by John Surdevan
Liam Gallagher
Steps DVD/Blu-Ray Cover artwork for show at London's O2 Arena, directed by Surdevan
Steps
Calvin Harris Pointing into the air at Creamfields Festival for a livestream directed by John Surdevan
Calvin Harris
Bernard Sumner from New Order pointing the microphone into the camera during mutli-camera pay-per-view livestream at the O2 Arena in London.
New Order
Alice Levine, presenting the Brit Awards pre-show livestream with Mastercard.
Brit Award’s Pre-show Party
Sophie Ellis-Bexter performing at Kendal Calling 2025 directed by John Surdevan
Sophie Ellis Bexter
Close-up of Noel Gallagher performing at Kendal Calling Festival during IMAG coverage directed by John Surdevan
Noel Gallagher
Zara Larsson performing at Creamfields during multicamera livestream broadcast directed by Surdevan
Alesso & Zara
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The Damned
Dan Smith from Bastille singing at Kendal Calling festival 2024 during Surdevan's multi-camera IMAG broadcast
Bastille

Multi-camera Aesthetic

Multicamera Director specialising in large-scale live music and global broadcast, focused on intentional movement and high-impact visual connection.

John Surdevan shapes live coverage around tension and release. From the high-octane Arc Stage at Creamfields to the cinematic intimacy of a Liam Gallagher x Adidas performance, every movement is intentional; every cut serves the music.

At the core of his approach is an instinctive ability to anticipate performance shifts—knowing when to escalate for an IMAG festival crowd or when to let the cinematic nuances of a BBC Philharmonic broadcast breathe. Crescendos land with control. Energy is sculpted, not chased.

Whether directing a stadium concert, a live-to-cinema broadcast for The Charlatans, or a global brand livestream, he isolates the subtle shifts others overlook, turning fleeting live moments into visual gold. In the gallery, direction is clear and collaborative, ensuring technical teams and operators align under a single editorial rhythm.

Above all, he directs for connection—crafting a broadcast perspective so audiences feel inside the performance. Intimacy is protected. Emotion is amplified. Meticulous preparation underpins this approach, enabling fluid, live-to-air storytelling that remains decisive even when the unexpected happens.

John Surdevan in control room directing multi-camera show of Liam Gallagher at King George's Hall in Blackburn, Greater Manchester
With razor sharp timing and in-depth musical understanding, John tailors each movement to amplify the spirit of the performance. Punctuating each song with accents, John enhances the musical experience by drawing an audience’s attention to subtle yet key details.
Like a conductor, he guides camera operators through the show, building tension and releasing it with a bang during crescendos. With almost a sixth sense, John has a natural ability to anticipate action on-stage which allows him to always find the shot and use it to tremendous effect. With tremendous impact?
Parklife 2022 directed by John Surdevan
After 50+ festivals in all sorts of crazy conditions, John has developed a thorough working knowledge of other departments too (Staging, H&S, Audio, Lighting Design). This enables him to remain critical and analytical at every stage, adopting a prevention over cure attitude to potential problems. His ability to plan and enact a strategy efficiently makes every production under his leadership a resounding success.
Superwide, shot from the back of a packed O2 arena London performance from Steps
Collectively, John’s organisational and directorial precision combine and makes every show he manages a creative edge. With the highest level of control and a seemingly effortless workflow, John pumps every show  with a burst of electrifying energy. This power surges through audiences, creating powerful moments and lasting memories.

The Director

Black and white portrait of John Surdevan, Multi-camera Director.

With over 15 years’ experience and thousands of hours of captured and transmitted content, Surdevan is a leading Multicamera Director for festivals and major outside broadcasts.

His career spans technically complex legacy projects like the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay for Samsung to directing No.1 music video releases for Steps and live PPV events for New Order at the O2. Specialising in music-led broadcasts and global concert livestreams, Surdevan has directed headline festival coverage for Creamfields, Boomtown, and ADE (Amsterdam), alongside prestige specials like The BRIT Awards pre-show party.

Originally trained in design, Surdevan’s disciplined visual language informs every frame of his live work. Based in Manchester, UK, he operates as an independent director for global commissions, while also offering integrated production support through his company, Jackinabox, based at the Vectar Project TV studio. Whether leading a crew at The Warehouse Project or directing a high-end studio session, he maintains a clear, uncompromising creative vision for every broadcast.

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Directing Credits

Branded Livestreams

Creamfields with Cinch & Beatport
Brit Awards Pre-show Party with MasterCard
Liam Gallagher with Adidas
Fatboy Slim with Beatport
Hacienda Classical in partnership with YouTube
Orbital in partnership with YouTube
Bluedot Festival in partnership with Twitch
Kendal Calling Festival in partnership with Twitch

Pay-Per-View Streams

New Order
OMD
The Charlatans
Boston Manor
Peter Doherty
Merrill Osmond
Modern English
New Hope Club

DVD/Blu-ray

Steps
The Darkness
Richard Hawley
Soft Cell
Killing Joke
The Damned
Peter Hook & the Light
Kate Rusby

IMAG/Festival

Creamfields
Parklife Festival
Boomtown
Kendal Calling
ADE
Bluedot
Bloodstock
Slamdunk
Outbreak
Manchester Pride
Reminiscent

IMAG/General

OMD
New Order
Audience w/ Robert DeNiro
The Reytons
Jayne Mcdonald
WHP / Central Cee
WHP / Chic
Manchester City FC Awards
d&b Showcase
Dynamo x Adidas
Joe Wicks x O2 Telefonica

Livestream

Worried About Henry / Drumsheds
Gorilla TV, Episodes 1-9
MIF Festival / Prof Brian Cox
Tim Burgess / Solo show
Hacienda / 40th anniversary
Manchester Pride / Conference
Pets At Home / Awards
Gym Group / Guided workout
Phillip Pullman / Book launch
Soccer X / Panel show
The Drop

TV/Cinema/Corporate

BBC Philharmonic / BBC
Paul Heaton & Jackie Abbott / C4
The Charlatans / Cinema
London 2012 Torch Relay x Samsung
Past Life / Cinema
Tip Toe / C4 
Critical Role / Thresher Game-show
Cosmere Game-show / Paragon
Infinity Nikki Preview / Fandom
Awards & Conferences / Boots
Conferences / Holland & Barratt

Studio & Commissions

DIRECTING SERVICES

  • Multi-camera Director: Studio & Outside Broadcast
  • Broadcast Specials: Entertainment & Awards Shows
  • Festival & Touring: Specialist IMAG Direction
  • Global Livestreams: Hybrid & Digital Productions

IN-HOUSE FACILITIES

  • Sound Stage: Dedicated 20,000 sq. ft. Manchester Base
  • Gallery Space: Production Office & Monitoring Suite
  • Technical Kit: Full PPU & Multicamera Facilities
  • Production Support: Integrated via Jackinabox

AVAILABILITY

Surdevan is available for independent commissions worldwide. Whether you require a specialist director for an outside broadcast or a comprehensive "turnkey" solution utilising the Stockport studio facilities, please get in touch to discuss the technical and creative requirements of your upcoming production and deliverables.

    Surdevan's control room and office with PPU, vision mixer at Vectar Project. Multiple computer and broadcast systems, monitors and studio clock.3 multi-cameras setup and a camera jib in the white studio cove at studio at Vectar Project in Stockport, Greater ManchesterExterior of Vectar Project Studio in Stockport. Scene dock doors and Vectar Project logo on the wall

    VECTAR PROJECT
    STUDIO HOUSE
    HEATON MERSEY
    STOCKPORT
    GREATER MANCHESTER
    SK4 3EA

    07960 126569

    CONNECT@SURDEVANCREATIVE.COM