James Honeyborne is a biologist by degree and a storyteller by heart. Previously Executive Producer of BBC landmark ‘Blue Planet II’, a series that broke all records in UK as the most-watched wildlife documentary series for over 20 years. With ‘The Blue Planet Effect’ becoming part of the national conversation, the series created undeniable impact in many parts of the world. More recently, with Netflix, James and his teams have won a Primetime Emmy for the 5-part series Our Great National Parks, and the Island of the Sea Wolves, which won 4 Daytime Emmys.

Jonathan is an award winning natural history filmmaker specialising in oceanic landmark wildlife films. His career has spanned projects for the BBC, Silverback Films, Discovery Channel, Disney Nature and Apple. 

He strives to push the boundaries of wildlife filmmaking through building teams and innovating new filming methods to capture stunning visuals and newly discovered animal behaviour. Jonathan believes the natural world is home to the most extraordinary stories of all and is driven by engaging global audiences with captivating and surprising storytelling.

Jonathan's films have received numerous accolades including EMMY nominations and BAFTA awards.

As in-house editor at Freeborne, I'm obsessed with finding the emotion in a story. My focus is on finding that sweet spot where creative vision meets technical perfection. Having worked on projects for BBC Studios, Netflix, Disney+, and National Geographic, I've learned that the best part is collaborating in a team of creatives to build stories that our audience truly feel.

My main role is to ensure the smooth financial running of the company. Working with the rest of the team to make sure budgeting and reporting requirements are met and everyone paid on time enabling everyone else to do what they do best. 

In my free time I like to hike, swim and would love to do more travelling, particularly if it involves scuba diving or skiing!

Hana helps shapes the strategic vision and culture of Freeborne, bringing 30 years of senior leadership experience across award-winning specialist factual, documentary, entertainment, branded content, high-end scripted projects, and live events.

Having held MD, COO, and Business Director roles at Netflix’s Wild Space Productions, Wonderhood Studios, The Garden (ITV Studios), and Twenty Twenty Television (WBITVPUK), she combines company governance with commercial savvy and creative insight, overseeing complex deals while working with the senior leadership team to keep operations running smoothly. At Freeborne, Hana inspires the team, shapes company culture, and brings fresh perspective to its Natural History work, ensuring output is both ambitious and innovative.

A driving force behind Freeborne’s productions, Natalie brings over 30 years of experience and a steady hand to every project. Her leadership combines care for the team with meticulous oversight of budgets, logistics, infrastructure, post-production, and client relationships.

Her career spans commercials, documentaries, Current Affairs, and Natural History, with filming experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments — from Iraq, Syria, and Yemen to undercover shoots in Myanmar, China, and Zimbabwe.

Supportive, strategic, and unflappable, Natalie not only keeps productions on track — she inspires the team and helps shape Freeborne’s creative ambition.

Inka Cresswell works with freeborne as an Assistant Producer. She is a Marine Biologist (B.Sc), wildlife filmmaker, and ocean conservationist. With over 20 years of diving experience  Inka has field-directed shoots across some of the world’s most challenging and diverse ocean ecosystems, from operating cameras in polar deep-sea submersibles and directing Pacific open-ocean shoots, to filming intricate macro rebreather sequences on tropical reefs and leading remote topside shoots in Antarctica. Beyond filmmaking, she is a contributing author, Social influencer, presenter, public speaker, and ocean advocate, collaborating with NGOs and contributing to high-level talks to inspire global action for ocean conservation.

Producer and Company Director Renee Godfrey was an international surfer before training as an anthropologist and journalist and then working on the acclaimed BBC series’ Tribe and Human Planet. She has produced award winning content for a range of broadcasters. Her recent credits include: Surviving Paradise for Netflix, Hostile Planet for National Geographic and previously, for the BBC: Enchanted Kingdom 3D, Wild Atlantic and Wild New Zealand.

Alex keeps Freeborne at the cutting edge of production technology, driving innovation in the field and in post-production. With over 15 years’ experience in documentary filmmaking, he combines technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and mentorship to support ambitious storytelling.

Previously, he worked at Wild Space Productions on Netflix commissions and at Icon Films as Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Technical Coordinator, delivering content for BBC, National Geographic, Discovery, Sky Arts, and Channel 4.

With extensive field experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments, Alex ensures seamless workflows from shoot to final delivery while developing new techniques that push creative and technical boundaries.

I’m the Office Manager and Executive Assistant here at Freeborne, which basically means I do a bit of everything – which I love! I’m here to make sure the team has everything they need to work smoothly and happily. I like being the go-to person who helps keep things moving and creates a happy, positive workplace for everyone...unless you park in our office car park unauthorised! Then I go full security guard mode! 

I’ve been working in TV for almost 30 years, with a six-year break to raise my two now grown up kids! Before joining Freeborne, I was assistant to Monty Halls, helped him set up and run Seadog Productions, then became Office Manager at Wild Space Productions in 2019.