Grip Elliott Pate is a familiar face on sets across the North East, with experience spanning major TV dramas, feature films, and regional productions. As Key Grip on Doppelgänger, Elliott played a central role in supporting the camera department on the North East-made short from Candle & Bell.
He has worked on high-profile productions including Outlander, The Last Kingdom, and Nativity, alongside long-running North East favourites such as Vera (ITV) and, more recently, I Fought the Law (Hera Pictures for ITV). Alongside these national and international credits, he continues to support filming in the region through his work with Geordie Grips, helping strengthen the infrastructure that keeps productions moving in the region.
Reflecting on Doppelgänger, Elliott says the highlight was “seeing so many talented North East crew members come together to make such a powerful short.” Over the past three years, the North East screen sector has supported the creation of the equivalent of 1,046 full-time jobs, highlighting the scale of opportunity for local crews to contribute to projects like this.
As he continues to build his career, Elliott is working towards his Level 3 NVQ. He’s passionate about helping position the North East as a go-to destination for drama and film, encouraging more productions to base themselves here and collaborate with North East talent.
