Baxter embarked on his professional journey as a journalist at Capital Radio in 1989, laying the foundation for a storied career. Subsequently, he transitioned to the role of Producer at BBC Radio 5 Live, where he honed his skills. His impressive resume also includes stints at the BBC factual television program Top Gear and Independent Television News (ITN).
In 2011, Baxter made his directorial debut with the feature documentary You've Been Trumped, which garnered widespread acclaim. The film won the best environmental film award at the prestigious Sedona Film Festival, took home the Maysles Brothers Award at the Denver Film Festival, and secured the Sheffield Green Award at Sheffield DocFest.
Four years later, Baxter directed A Dangerous Game, which received a nomination for the audience award at the esteemed Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Sheffield Green Award at Sheffield DocFest. In 2016, he released the sequel to You've Been Trumped, titled You've Been Trumped Too.
In recent years, Baxter has continued to push boundaries in the documentary genre. His 2021 documentary, Eye of the Storm, premiered at the Glasgow Film Festival and went on to be broadcast on BBC Two. The film won the coveted best specialist factual award at the BAFTA Scotland ceremony, solidifying Baxter's reputation as a master of his craft.
