Orson has a background directing dramas, music videos and documentaries for Channel Four, the BBC and ITV and music videos for record labels including EMI, Polydor and Universal. Orson has also lectured in film at the University of East London, Ravensbourne University, Middlesex University, Sheffield Hallam University and Central Film School. He is currently developing his award winning short political thriller 'A Viable Candidate' as a six part drama series with BBC1.