JOHN SURDEVAN MULTI-CAMERA DIRECTOR

Multi-camera Aesthetic

The 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.
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.
VECTAR PROJECT
STUDIO HOUSE
HEATON MERSEY
STOCKPORT
GREATER MANCHESTER
SK4 3EA
07960 126569
CONNECT@SURDEVANCREATIVE.COM






