Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Lloyd Edgar?

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Lloyd Edgar is a leading Belfast-based documentary filmmaker with directing credits on BBC One and Channel 5.

Recent films include Principal Ballerina (BBC One, 2026), following Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Melissa Hamilton; Love Nature (Channel 5, 2026); and Chasing Gold (BBC One, 2023), following Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan.

Lloyd is available for hire across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK.

What video production services does Lloyd Edgar offer in Northern Ireland?

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Lloyd Edgar offers six core services:

  • Documentary directing for broadcasters and production companies

  • Videography and camera operating for broadcast, brand and commercial productions

  • Drone piloting for aerial cinematography (4K, broadcast-spec)

  • Film editing for documentary, broadcast and brand projects

  • Motion graphics design including 2D animation and After Effects

  • Brand film production - bespoke, cinematic films for businesses, councils and agencies

Is Lloyd a qualified drone pilot?

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That’s right. Lloyd Edgar is a Belfast-based drone pilot whose aerial cinematography has been used on broadcast productions for BBC, Channel 5, RTÉ and TG4.

He flies a DJI Mini 4 Pro, which captures 4K 60fps footage in 10-bit D-Log - suitable for broadcast and commercial deliveries.

He is available for aerial work across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK.

Does Lloyd edit broadcast documentaries in Northern Ireland?

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Absolutely! Lloyd Edgar is a broadcast editor based in Belfast with editing credits on BBC, Channel 5, RTÉ and TG4.

His credits include Staying at Georgie Best's (2026), My Name My Story (2021–2025), Is Mise Le MESS (2024–present), Black, Northern Irish and Proud (2022), A Kids' Country Christmas (2021) and Read All About It! (2021).

He works remotely from his Belfast suite or travels to client locations with a mobile edit setup.

Where is Lloyd Edgar based?

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Lloyd Edgar is based at Unit A11, Inspire Business Park, Carrowreagh Rd, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1QT, Northern Ireland. He works throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and across the United Kingdom, with international work undertaken on request.

How do I contact Lloyd Edgar?

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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

What production companies has Lloyd Edgar worked with?

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Lloyd Edgar regularly works with leading UK and Irish production companies including Fine Point Films, Ronin Films, CleanSlate, Triplevision, High Rock Media, Afro-Mic Productions and Below the Radar, as a director, camera operator, editor or motion graphics designer.

How much does it cost to hire a videographer in Belfast?

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Day rates for a broadcast-experienced videographer in Belfast typically range from £400 to £750 depending on scope, deliverables, equipment package and crew requirements.

Lloyd Edgar provides bespoke quotes for documentary, brand film, corporate and commercial projects. Larger projects involving directing, multi-day shoots, drone work or post-production are quoted as packages.

Contact lloyd@abbeyfilms.uk for a detailed estimate.

What documentaries has Lloyd Edgar directed?

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Lloyd Edgar has directed three commissioned broadcast projects to date:

  1. Principal Ballerina (BBC One, 2026) — Documentary following Melissa Hamilton as she takes up her title of Principal Dancer of The Royal Ballet. Part of the BBC's Our Lives strand.

  2. Love Nature (Channel 5, 2026) — Short-film series sharing uplifting three-minute stories of people across the UK protecting and restoring the natural world.

  3. Chasing Gold (BBC One, 2023) — Lloyd's directorial debut, following elite gymnast Rhys McClenaghan as he prepared for three major competitions. Part of the BBC's Our Lives strand.

What camera equipment does Lloyd Edgar use?

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Lloyd Edgar shoots on a Sony FX6 cinema camera and Sony A7S III, with a range of lenses.

For aerial work he flies a DJI Mini 4 Pro (4K, 10-bit D-Log).

His full kit also includes professional lighting, sound, and a mobile Adobe Creative Cloud edit suite. See the full equipment list.

Is Lloyd Edgar available for hire on commercial brand films?

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Yes. Lloyd produces cinematic, broadcast-tier brand films for businesses, councils, cultural institutions and agencies. Recent clients include:

  • Origin Gymnastics — Launch film featuring Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan MBE performing his winning pommel-horse routine atop Scrabo Hill.

  • Nomad Counters — Global product film with bespoke 2D motion graphics, localised into six languages for international trade shows.

  • Ards and North Down Borough Council — Heritage, Heart and Hope, a cinematic trilogy commissioned to mark Bangor being granted city status.

See full case studies on the Brand Films page.

Has Lloyd Edgar worked with the BBC as a director?

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Belfast-based filmmaker Lloyd Edgar has directed two BBC One documentaries: Principal Ballerina (2026), about Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Melissa Hamilton, and Chasing Gold (2023), about Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan. Both films were commissioned for the BBC's 'Our Lives' documentary strand and produced with Ronin Films.

Lloyd has also worked as a camera operator, editor and motion graphics designer on numerous additional BBC productions.