team

Michael Smith

Cinematographer

With more than 30 years' experience, Mike started capturing images professionally in 1991 for broadcast TV networks and production departments - filming commercials and shows for national, state and regional broadcast.

Mike worked in London and across Europe with BBC, Channel 5, ITV, Czech TV, ZDF, WTN, APTN, Disney and Star TV Athens - creating beautiful moving images and telling compelling stories through documentaries.

For the past 24 years he is know in the industry as a 'first choice' Director of Photography for television commercials, branded content, corporate marketing and internal communications, online videos, documentaries and short films.

Vanessa Smith
Executive Producer

Vanessa is an accomplished video producer, editor, designer and animator with 30 years' experience. The last 16 years with Driftwood.

Her eye for detail ensures a creative edge. She's passionate about setting and maintaining the highest possible production values, no matter what the budget.

Vanessa started her career producing news graphics for regional television stations. The regional TV experience provided Vanessa with great exposure to learning opportunities and insight into how television functions from a design perspective.

Jenefer Healey
Graphic and Motion Designer

For the past 12 years Jenefer has been a permanent part of Driftwood Productions. She's an expert in visual communications, developing visual concepts, storyboarding design and animation.

With almost 20 years on the design industry, Jenefer is a true expert in visual communications. She relishes the challenge of creating powerful two-dimensional animations for Driftwood's clients that achieve their desired results, while simultaneously meeting their expectations, brand and style guidelines.