E S T H E R V A R D Y
C A M E R A O P E R A T O R // DOP
PIPPA BROWN, PRODUCER+CREATIVE DIRECTOR, HEAD OF COMEDY LOOKPOUT POINT
(BBC’s THE OTHER ONE 1&2, AM I BEING UNREASONABLE, BAD EDUCATION)
‘Esther Vardy is one of my favourite people to work with; She is hugely talented, cares deeply about her work, is a joy to have on set and always strives to give you more than you thought possible. I would always ask for her on any show I was crewing up. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Esther.I always strive to champion female talent in this industry and the fact Esther is at the top of her game makes me very proud to have been able to work with her so often. She deserves the very best jobs so she can let her talent shine more and I hope I get to work with her again.'
DOP TONY SLATER LING BSC
“Esther is a skilled Operator, a great team player. Her work ethic is excellent, and she has earned the trust of myself, Directors, Producers and actors through her commitment to excellence. I consider Esther to be a trusted collaborator who is my first choice on all my projects.
I would highly recommend Esther”
Director NEASA HARDIMAN: (The Power 2, Scott&Bailey, Happy Valley)
"I worked with Esther on all three series of our BAFTA-winning BBC series. She was consistently innovative, intelligent and creatively engaged. Her wit, energy and positive attitude was remarked on by cast and crew. Esther is a valuable addition to any creative team, Esther is a valuable addition to any creative team, and is hugely talented.
MAXINE PEAKE, Actress, Writer, Director:
"Esther is an absolute joy to work with. It was my first time directing so knew next to nothing but she was there for me all the way through, problem solving and thinking on her feet. We've now done a number of projects together. She's a real colaborator, working hard to realise my vision for the pieces. Esther did an amazing job and goes above and beyond to help me create work I'm proud of."
Director JOHN MCKAY:
"Esther stepped onto a difficult and sensitive shoot with KATY and brought the huge imagination, visual flair and good humour that has made the drama a great success"