Rollo is a London based Director / DoP.

UK Passport | USA O1 Work Visa
Full UK Driving License inc. Full A1 Motorcycle License

History

1999 – 2000 Left 6th Form College to work as a freelance photographer. Clients included: BMG, EMI, & Sony

2000 (8mths) Joined The 400 Co. as a production runner. Began camera / edit training.

2000 – 2004 Freelance Camera Assistant. Working predominantly on music promos and commercials. Trained under ‘maverick’ Director / DoP Chris Herd
Artists Include: Moby, Princes Superstar, Fatman Scoop, Kasabian. Clients include: BBC, Ducati, Warner, Universal Music.
During this period also worked as a Documentary Editor, including ‘Shore Thing’ (s.1, s.2) for Discovery.

2004 – Present Freelance Cameraman. Phased out assisting to Operate. Continued to work as an Editor.

2006 – Present Joined ‘FLETCHERWILSON’ as a partner to direct content for Broadcast, commercials and interactive productions. Still continuing to work as a Director / DoP / Editor. Clients include: Lotus, UK Police Federation, BBC3, Channel 4, Dyson, Weatherford, West, Microsoft, O2, FX, FOX, VIASAT, Barclays, Contender Films, Classic FM.

Reference:

Paul Duddridge. Writer | Director
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rollo Hollins over the past 4 years as he stepped up the ranks from assistant to cameraman and finally as the role of Director of Photography on the second series of ‘Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive’, a six part comedy series for the BBC. He lived up to all expectations with his enthusiasm and broad skill set facilitating an easy and successful production.

His broad range of talents throughout the production process, combined with his young age make him a unique and exciting filmmaker who’s career I continue to follow and support with great enthusiasm.

John Walsh. Director | Producer
Rollo worked on my BAFTA Nominated Channel Four series Don’t Make Me Angry over a six month period. I always found him to be a creative and professional member of the team. His enthusiasm and flair for his work combined with his knowledge of lighting meant he consistently delivered a high level of production value. This was often a challenge given the observational documentary nature of the work.

As a drama and documentary director I recognise Rollo’s clear headedness and ability to deal with challenging personalities in a calm and considered way even under extreme pressure from both situations and contributors. His ability to adapt to unconventional scenarios is best illustrated when he amerced himself and his camera in the bowels of a flooded sinking war ship in a Royal Navy simulated drowning exercise, along with a dozen cadets.

Don’t Make Me Angry has gone on to win a World Medal at the New York Broadcasting Awards 2008 and is currently in development for a new series with US Network NBC. I am confident that those who employ Rollo will want to maintain a relationship with him long term.