Biography

Ed Livett is the Managing Director of Livett's and oversees the company's renowned marine coordination and filming division. An eighth generation River Thames Waterman and Lighterman, Ed has worked on the River Thames and connected waterways for over 15 years. In that time he has developed unrivalled knowledge in marine coordination, specialising in marine filming, making him the go-to expert for all production companies looking to film on water.

Ed's deep-rooted connection to the waterways has instilled in him a profound understanding of the intricacies, challenges, and possibilities of filming on water. As such, Ed possesses an innate passion and understanding for marine coordination, making him uniquely qualified to navigate the complexities of marine filming.

Ed boasts an extensive understanding of boats, vessels and craft of all varieties and sizes. Livett's own one of the largest fleets on the River Thames, ranging from camera boats and drone platforms to speedboats and safety boats.

Ed has also sourced and worked with hundreds of different vessels for various productions over the years. These range from passenger vessels and sailing ships, to rowing boats, motor vessels and everything in between.

This expertise enables him to not only find and select the perfect boats for your filming requirements, but also coordinate them effectively to ensure a seamless and efficient shoot on any waterway.

Ed has provided marine coordination services to over 500 productions, including Hollywood films, big-budget TV series, and world-famous live events. He has played an integral role in projects such as the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony, multiple James Bond and Marvel films, and advertising collaborations with renowned brands such as Nike, Adidas, and the NBA.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ed Livett

Born and raised in south east London, Ed is a River Thames waterman who has over 10 years' experience in the marine filming industry. Ed attended Colfe's School in Lewisham, before completing a bachelor's degree at the University of Exeter. He is the son of Chris Livett, who is also renowned marine coordinator known for his work on James Bond: The World Is Not Enough among many other big productions. Marine filming runs in the family and Ed's first production was as a stunt double when he was 12 years old, working on The Fourth Angel (2001) with Jeremy Irons. Ed has now worked on hundreds of productions and coordinated hundreds of sequences on the River Thames and surrounding waterways.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ed Livett