Frontline Film Advisors
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Biographies
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd)
Gavin Jones - Director
With over 30 years of distinguished military service, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gavin Jones brings a wealth of real-world expertise to the film industry as a trusted advisor on military-themed projects. His deep understanding of tactics, leadership, and the human side of service ensures accurate, authentic and compelling portrayals of military life on screen.
From advising on the correct use of uniforms and equipment to coaching actors on military conduct and communication, Gavin helps bridge the gap between cinematic storytelling and operational reality. He has led teams in high-pressure environments and understands the nuances of chain of command, battlefield dynamics, and the unspoken codes that define military culture.
Gavin has supported a variety of productions, including providing on-the-ground expertise for an episode of the BBC series 20th Century Battlefields. His ability to guide directors, crew, and cast through the technical and emotional realities of military life adds a vital layer of credibility to any project.
Gavin’s operational background started with service in Northern Ireland, where he worked alongside the Royal Ulster Constabulary on counter-terrorism operations, and concluded in Afghanistan, where he worked shoulder to shoulder with national and multinational security forces. For his service with the US Army in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, recognising his outstanding leadership and contribution in a combat zone.
He is no stranger to working in harsh and difficult environments including the deserts of Jordan and the Kenyan bush. These experiences give him an authentic perspective on modern conflict, inter-agency cooperation, and the complexities of operating in politically sensitive and physically challenging environments.
Gavin also served twice at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where his eye for detail, strong inter-personal skills and engaging nature made him a popular and respected senior officer.
Whether it's a gritty war drama or a character-driven narrative involving veterans, Gavin's mission is to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and respect for those who serve, bringing integrity and depth to every production he supports.
Lieutenant Colonel
Humphrey Bradley - Director
With over 30 years of distinguished service in the British Army, Lieutenant Colonel Humphrey Bradley brings an unmatched depth of experience and authenticity to the world of film and television. From front-line combat to intelligence operations, training elite forces to teaching future military leaders, Humphrey’s career spans some of the most complex and challenging environments in recent military history.
Humphrey’s operational record includes deployments to Northern Ireland during the height of The Troubles, frontline combat as a Forward Air Controller in Operation Desert Storm (1990), and a pivotal role in post-war Iraq (2003), where he helped reform and train the New Iraqi Army and established a leadership academy for Iraqi officers in Jordan.
While seconded to the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan’s Kandahar Province in 2012, Humphrey trained the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and was awarded the US Army Commendation Medal (ACM) for exceptional service and leadership under pressure.
He has also trained officers at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and is a qualified weapons and tactics instructor with specialist expertise in close and long-range reconnaissance.
A passionate student of military history, Humphrey now channels his knowledge and real-world insight into helping filmmakers bring authenticity, accuracy, and depth to military and security-themed projects.
In addition to his operational service, Humphrey's global experience also includes instructing the Mozambique Army in Zimbabwe, jungle warfare training in Belize & Brunei and long-range reconnaissance in diverse environments including the Gulf States.
He continues to serve in the British Army Reserves