FIRST ON SCENE // TV SERIES
WTFN & RMG
In collaboration with WTFN Entertainment, RMG News and Entertainment, Visual Domain, co-produced, co-wrote, and edited 20 episodes of First on Scene, overseeing the edit team from pre- to post-production. Managed the organisation, storage, and creative shaping of a substantial volume of footage to craft each episode.
The 20x30’ HD series, executive produced by Paul Rudd, Howard Raishbrook, and Shannon Watts, was produced for Play Media, Viaplay, TVNZ, ProSieben, and Nine Network Australia. It delivers an unfiltered look into the raw, adrenaline-charged moments captured by street-prowling video journalists — and the stories behind the headlines told by the very first responders on scene.
From the unbelievably bizarre to devastating disasters, First on Scene rides shotgun through LA and other major US cities including Houston, San Diego, and Chicago. Each half-hour episode presents eight high-intensity news clips — from car pursuits and massive blazes to wild weather, animal rescues, high-speed freeway chaos, and urban crime scenes.
Expert commentary from camera journalists, former Los Angeles police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and crime reporters breaks down each story with gripping, real-time play-by-play. The result is a pulse-pounding, insider’s perspective into the extraordinary moments where everyday life collides with the nightly news.
CREDIT LIST
Narrator: GYTON GRANTLEY (AU AND NZ VERSION) & MARKUS HAMILTON (ALL OTHER VERSIONS)
Executive Producers: HOWARD RAISHBROOK, SHANNON WATTS, STEVE OEMCKE, PAUL RUDD, DARYL TALBOT
Technical Engineer: ROBERT PITMAN
Post Production Manager: CATHERINE DUROUX
Post Production Supervisor: ADAM CONNOLLY
Producers & Co-writers: ANNABEL BARRATT, LAUREN BURGUENO, PATRICK McKEE
Associate Producer: MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
Editors: DAMON SMEDLEY, SCOTT GUY: HARRISON BURR
Media Coordinator: MATT FLORANCE, DIETER KNIERIM
Audio Producer: DAMIAN MANUEL
Audio Coordinator: HARRY BADCOCK
Colourist: MATTEO CURCIO
With thanks to: On-air talent (list talent that are in episode specific)
RMG NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT
ONSCENE.TV VISUAL DOMAIN
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