About
Jan Genesis has experience directing across a broad range of genres, but his specialism lies in directing Reality, Challenge and entertainment-based formats. He is passionate about using his skills to tell stories in an authentic and engaging way.
Jan has directed shows both in the UK and internationally – including BAFTA-award winning productions, “Love Island” and “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here”.
He has a large network of talented professionals across multiple genres who he works with closely – this allows him to easily adapt to new challenges and to deliver a consistently high level of service. Jan is highly regarded in the industry for his inclusive, collaborative, and organised leadership style.
He is a confident communicator who is regularly asked to speak at events, deliver training sessions and moderate panel discussions. You can listen to Jan sharing his experiences and talking about his journey in the “Lecture in Progress” podcast series accessible here. Jan also sits on the Board of Directors UK.
Show Credits
W12 Live Launch
Project Director | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1
Pointless / Pointless Celebrities Series
Director | Remarkable | BBC1
Game Over (Pilot)
Director | BBC Studios | Dave
A Day in the Live with Wizkid
Series Director | Electric Robin | YouTube
Birds Of A Feather Christmas Special
Director | Freemantle | ITV
Sorry I Didn’t Know
Series Director | Triforce Productions | ITV
Big Zuu’s Big Eats
Director | Boom Cymru | Dave
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Launch Live
Director | IMG Studios
I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here
Challenge Series Director | ITV
The F1 Highlights Show
Director | Whisper Films | Channel 4
Blind Date Series 1
Director | SO Television | Channel 5
It’s all Kicking Off Pilot Panel Show
Director | Hat Trick Productions | BBC1
Eating with my EX Series 3
Director | Thames | BBC3 / BBC1
Remote Controller
Director | CPL Productions | ITV
Celebrating 10 Years with Danny MacAskill
Director | Red Bull Bikes
Love Island Series 1-4
Senior Director | ITV
A Night in with Bros
Director | Fullwell 73 | BBC4
Cheap, Cheap, Cheap
Director | HatTrick Productions | Channel 4
Dara O’Briain’s Go 8-Bit Series 2 and 3
Director | DLT Entertainment | Dave
The NFL Show Series 2
Director | Whisper Films | BBC1
Mo’s Town (Pilot)
Director | Tiger Aspect | Channel 4
NFL This Week Series 2
Director | Whisper Films | BBC2
Survival of the Fittest
Senior (Lead) Director | ITV2
Celebrity Ghost Hunt Live
Director | Goowoo Media | 5STAR
Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Director | Whisper Films | Channel 4
Winter Paralympics Closing Ceremony (Pres)
Director | Whisper Films | Channel 4
24 Hours in A&E Series 13
Gallery Director |The Garden Productions | Channel 4
Celebs Go Dating Series 4
Gallery Director | Lime Pictures | E4
24 Hours in Police Custody Series 4
Gallery Director | The Garden Productions | Channel 4
Celebrity / Big Brother Series 12-17
Gallery Director | Endemol | Channel 5
Sky Sports News
Studio Director | Sky
Farnborough International Airshow
OB Director | Sparkly Light
Bloomberg News
Studio Director | Bloomberg
Broadcast Partners
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