MENCAP – Stand By Me
I was Director of Photography on two documentary short films for MENCAP, the leading UK charity for people with a learning disability. The films are being used to combat hate-crime towards people with disabilities, and the first one in the series was shown in Parliament on the 21st June as part of Learning Disability Week.
Christine’s Story tells the tragic and moving account of how her brother Keith was tortured and murdered because of his disability.
Neil’s Story describes why he was forced to move house to escape abuse and bullying.
Written & Directed by the award winning Katy Sheppard, Editing by Pete Williams, and Music by Jamie Perera
Around The World In 33 Days (Filming)
I just go back from a long shoot overseas for fairtrade coffee brand Puro. I’m working on a film for them about the importance of ‘ethical consumerism’ and protecting our planet, documenting stories from across the globe which show the real help and impact these decisions can make.
In 33 days we gunned it through Belgium, Holland, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Brazil, and Peru… …filming all the way, from a hot-air balloon over the Kruger national park to climbing up waterfalls with a coffee farmer in the Andes, sleeping and eating in aeroplanes and pick-ups.
I finally rolled sunburned and bruised into the UK last week, I need a holiday, but first the edit and a second round of filming in the Congo!
You can see some of the stills here and also follow on facebook
We’re All In This Together?
I’ve just finished the edit & colour grade on this Foco Films documentary for Unison. Shot wide open with Sony EX1R and Canon 5D mk11, with 24-105mm, 35mm, 85mm.
Prime Television
I’ve been working with Prime Television on a number of shoots inluding Winter of the Witch’s press juncket and a series of Chris Evans Breakfast show for Radio 2.
Street Market Chefs
Street Market Chefs with Amanda Lamb is broadcast on Five, every Tuesday at 7.30pm and shown again on Sunday at 11.25am.
I was DV Camera Operator for the series. Watch Episode 1 click here
Enjoy
Who Are We?
The new Unison film which I shot on the Canon 5Dmk11, 35mm & 85mm lenses.
Winner Winner
The Paypal Advert that I shot and edited for Foco Films wins 1st prize! The judges include the Founder of Raindance and Head of Mobile for Reuters, check their decision here. Beautifully written & directed by creative Michelle Tsen, and starring Frank Doody. Thanks to everyone who helped out, there will be tea & cake all round, or maybe something a wee bit stronger. Watch the film:
Three’a A Crowd
Just finished shooting Three’s A Crowd for talented writer & director Darren Conway from Morph Films. He wanted a documentary feel to the film and employed my services.
I shot on the 5D mk11, Michelle Tsen’s doc experience really helped while recording sound on the H4N solid state recorder. A few very nice lenses care of Christina Smith; 35mm & 85mm @ 1.4 and 24-100mm @ 4. I kept the aperture as open as possible to get the shallow depth that I love.
I fully geeked out and built my own caveman rig from an odd piece of metal i found, borrowed a manfrotto base plate, and butchered load-bearing locknut bolts from my skateboard, total cost: £3. Definitely worth investing elbow grease & a wee bit of time rather than £2000 on a zacuto rig (which is impeccably built and makes you look legit).
Paypal Advert
I shot a new advert submitted for the Paypal Bump Competition. Click here to view.
If you enjoy it, or just like tea and cake, please vote by clicking ‘Like’
