-Producer and Director of factual television, specialized in factual documentaries within the areas of science, history and art
-Went to film school in Sydney, Australia, got work experience in factual television and has been involved in documentaries with 'Bear Grylls;' worked on episodes of 'Story of Mankind,' for the History channel; produced advertising for Converse and worked on a documentary of Vietnam survivors
-Been in the industry for ten years, since he was 32
-Lonely Planet in Melbourne gave him his break when they saw one of his pilots, went to the UK to work on television, from which he stated the UK has a 'bigger, broader raft of production companies'
-He stated he's never done a job for the money (so far), only what he's interested in, he loves travelling so he's taken work opportunities that have enabled him to travel
-'Story of Mankind,' was produced two years ago, narrated by Stephen Fry. It is a drama documentary telling the history of man, the job lasted a year and he shot in China, Morocco and South Africa
-Ballantyne provided an insight into the creation of 'Story of Mankind,' explaining who was involved in the creative team and creative issues and challenges they had to overcome
-He stated one is 'constantly developing a craft,' and it is important to collaborate with different people for all creative projects
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