Reece Lynch - 1st Assistant Director
With confidence and clear communication, I have 11 years experience in the industry, from leading teams in hazardous locations, to scheduling and running large TVCs and Online Content for a wide range of clients, including international motor vehicle brands such as Ford, global technology firms such as Google and Samsung and consumer products like Lego, Sensodyne, Sephora and Huda Beauty
I specialise in working on sets with children and also have experience with shooting in/with Public Places, Motion Control (BOLT), Multi-Camera set ups, High Profile Cast, Drone Shots, Large Crowds, Low-Loaders, High End Beauty, Stunts and more.
I bring a calm, optimistic and experienced head to set and enjoy helping crew and cast get the project in the can.
Based in Dubai, with bases available in London.
Below are a selection of recent credits: For a larger list of credits, please see my CV here.
Sephora - Ramadan 2025
Director: Farah Shaer
DOP: Elias Trad
Production Company: Ivo Film
I was excited to be invited back to join Sephora for Ramadan, this time utilising the awesome power of Virtual Production to give us a film that incorporates the wider region. Working with a crack VP team and a dedicated art team, bringing virtual locations to life was a breeze on this fun and touching shoot.
Emirates - Europe to Dubai
Director: William Barlett
DOP: Benjamin Magahy
Production Company: Magnet
Spending 10 hours on a plane without travelling anywhere can only be fun on an Emirates plane, and this one was no exception, despite the challenges of filming airside. Filmed with an international crew, I was thrilled to help out the Dubai unit, and soak up some sun in the process.
Sephora - Ramadan 2025
Director: Guillaume Nallet
DOP: Mik Allen
Production Company: Good Stills
Cars, animals, a large cast and a lot of yellow! A very fun studio shoot with a very talented team. Credit to the art department for a great set that moved around with ease, and an experienced camera team that let us pick up over 20 shots in one day, and still finish early.
ICC - Champions Trophy
Director: Tathagata Singha
DOP: Mohammed Jani Sheik
Production Company: 71 Street Productions
Hanging cricket legends upside down ‘Mission Impossible Style” right before their season begins is only possible with a crack team, which fortunately we had! A very talented Director and DOP combined with a top production team and experienced stunts department turned this high stakes shoot into a swinging success.
Sephora - What is Beauty?
Director: Farah Shaer
DOP: Elias Trad
Production Company: Ivo Film
Shot over 6 days, from the scorches of the the Saudi Desert, to the freezing temperatures of an ice rink; Sephora: What is Beauty was a lot of fun with a regular client and crew, which involved a large logistical challenge, live animals on set, and a lot of impressive stunts.
Etihad - Zayed International Airport
Director: Mark Ritchie
DOP: Kenneth Wales/Elias Trad
AD: Reece Lynch/Ryan Domigpe
Production Company: People
1700 drones in perfect formation over the runway of ZIA, rehearsed and executed to perfection during a 29 minute window of closed airspace, which saw the deployment of 6 UAV’s & 5 ground camera teams, including a Russian Arm and Techno Crane. Sounds easy…right?
Sephora - Sephora Squad
Director: Farah Shaer/Zeus Merhi
DOP: Mark Hobz
Production Company: Ivo Film
18 eager contestants, 6 long days and 8 hard tasks.. it’s Dubai’s most exciting reality show. My first job in Dubai, and it was a baptism of fire. Large sets, VIP guests, and unscripted contestants made for a whirlwind week, filled with laughs, surprises and fierce competition.
Sephora - Ramadan 2024
Director: Farah Shaer
DOP: Elias Trad
Production Company: Ivo Film
Back with the Sephora crew, and we cracked out a fantastic Ramadan campaign, inspired by the real stories of 5 unique people. Shot over 4 days we explored the essence of friends, family & support as we captured the beauty behind inspiration.
Lounge - Black Friday
Director: James Clancy
DOP: Mike Staniforth
Production Company: The Gate
Who’s idea was it to film a lingerie model, wearing nothing but her underwear, on one of the busiest streets in the UK’s rainiest city? Nether the less, it was a lot of fun- and we even kept the rain out of the final piece. A team of security, cars, cannons, cranes, and a LOT of flying underwear made this a very memorable shoot.
Heineken - Make Your Mark
Director: Graeme Hill
DOP: Paul Mortlock
Production Company: The Gate
A challenging one for the art department, with a locked off camera, and the space to be dressed 4 different ways. However it ran a joy; shooting in a very precise order, the campaign was a great meeting of creative minds who all executed their roles flawlessly.
SEMrush - Shape Your Story
Director: Nick Tree
DOP: Daniel Purse
6 locations in one day- from windy rooftops to chilled out cafes- this day was a transport heavy day, with a large crew to keep permanently on the move in Central London. Luckily the prep came in, and with a strong team behind me we aced it, and even wrapped early, delivering a fantastic film in the process.
Tommee Tippee - Groundhog Baby
Director: Graeme Hill
DOP: Nick Bennett
Despite working with talent that was only 2 weeks old, a calm and gentle mood on set made this shoot run like clockwork. Filming the around-the-clock chores was sped up by our lead actor being the real dad, and as a result, quite adapt at all the tasks;
Virgin Media - Paralympics
Director: Axelle
DOP: Jon Dyson
An old one, but a fun one- and one I like to keep in my reel. Shot before the Paralympics, at a time when nobody could attend due to Covid, it was a pleasure to shoot a rallying war cry of support from a host of wonderful celebrities that was broadcast across the nation, and the world.
Mattel - Pictionary Air
Director: Charles Gordon
DOP: Keidrych Wasley
Who doesn’t like family game night? A fun day of board games, bad drawings, and wild guesses as we tried the new version of Pictionary, which streams through your phone, and onto the TV. With children on set, and a lot to draw, I ensured a fun and relaxed attitude on set, which led us to finishing an hour early.