About Us
Calling The Shots is an award-winning production company based in Bristol, UK. Established in 1998, CTS delivers broadcast, digital video and multiplatform projects for TV, corporate clients and education providers. CTS have a strong track record in talent development, documentary and factual programmes and recent clients include ITV West, Open University, UK Film Council and Channel 4.
Read more about our ethos here.
Steve Gear
Steve Gear has over fifteen years experience of making films. He started his career as a youth worker and photographer. He has produced TV documentaries for HTV West and WTN and directed education and training films in Africa and China. Steve is an experienced project manager and a Creative Partnerships advisor.
Jeremy Routledge, Development Producer
Jeremy Routledge is a producer/director with 15 years experience of broadcast, corporate and educational production. Jeremy started CTS in 1998 with Steve and since then has produced work with ITV West, BBC3, BBC4, the UK Film Council and South West Screen.
Alex Try
Alex joined Calling The Shots in July 2007 as production assistant. He has since taken on much of the in house editing and camera operating. His key skills lie within production and post-production stages, where he is proficient in the processes from conception to delivery. A welcome addition to the team.

