Portfolio of film work, including short films, corporate work and scripts Links to finished materials are provided (where available).
University Short Films
Blood Red Snow - May 2013
Camera operator for bedroom/house scenes.
Untitled Short Stand-Up Documentary - May 2013
A short documentary about the lead up to new-to-stand-up-comedy Lee Dilley as he prepares for his first public gig. I camera operated on the gig part of this piece.
Traffic - Principle Photography March 2013, release date May 2013 (TBC)
Written and directed by Liam Banks, this film looks at the dark subject matter of child sex exploitation in the UK. I will be camera operating on this piece with a possibility of being a sound assistant.
As Tears Go By - Principle Photography March 2013, release date May 2013 (TBC)
Written by Daniel Spencer following the passing of his friend Ryan Wells, the somber film deals with a young man coming to terms with the sudden passing of his close friend. I produced this piece.
The Ex - Principle Photography March 2013, release date May 2013 (TBC)
Written by Emma Hammond, the film deals with a difficult end to a relationship with a deadly ending. I camera operated on this piece.
Spellcheck - May 2013
Around the theme of 'This is Britain', this 4 minute poetic monologue speaks about the social, economic and governmental troubles of modern Britain. I was writer-director on this piece. Stills are available to view HERE.
University of Derby 30 Second Advert - November 2012
As part of a university assignment, I wrote the script for a 30 second advert and was part of a crew to have it shot and made! The script for this can be found below. I was camera operator and assistant director as well as writer, and the voiceover you hear is me too! This was awarded a high "1st" grade at university.
Honey I'm Home - May 2012
First year end of year film, written by Liam Banks. I was art director on this film.
Untitled One Minute Silent Short - April 2012
A modern man has an usual experience when he suddenly turns into a silent film character. This piece was written by myself and I also produced this piece.
Writer's Block - December 2011
Assessed 30-second short. Writer's Block tells the story of a troubled writer who is awoken by a phone call asking for his completed writings. In this short, I was the camera operator. This piece received a B- grade together with the supporting paperwork handed in.
6 Shot Film - September 2011
The first short film I made at university was a very quick group exercise in creating a story in six shots with no dialogue. The film could have no sound and must have no more or no less than six shots, each lasting no longer than five seconds. This piece was not assessed.
Other Film/TV Work
BBC Stargazing Live - Series 3, Episode 3 - University of Derby Unit Production Assistant, January 2013
Production assistant helping with the organisation of the live broadcast to the University of Derby and the various events for the public that surrounded the broadcast of the programme.
The Trial - Principle Photography October 2012, release date TBC
Production assistant on professional short film, in conjunction with Anglo Klaxon Pictures.
"Joseph Grigson is placed under arrest for a crime he didn’t commit. To prove his innocence, he is offered the chance to take part in an experimental new form of interrogation that will ascertain an absolute verdict without the necessity to go to court. After signing his life away to Hollerman-Yeung, the scientific corporation behind this revolutionary judicial process, Joseph undergoes an ordeal beyond his imagination..."
Derbyshire Olympic Torch Relay Documentary - Photography June 2012, release date TBC.
Funded by and in conjunction with the University of Derby, I worked as a camera operator in Buxton and Derby to capture the Olympic Torch as it passed through Derbyshire. A community-based project, footage captured from the day was complied into a historical documentary which will forever seal in images that day that the Olympic Torch graced Derbyshire.
Scripts
Spellcheck - May 2013
A poetic monologue (not in script format) written by myself for my directorial debut short film Spellcheck.
Platform - December 2012
Part One of the "Railway Trilogy". It's chilly Valentines evening and Jon's waiting for his connecting train alone at the station. He spys a female sitting alone, shivering and surrounded by her luggage. Should he follow social conventions and not approach her, or follow his kind heart and approach her?
University of Derby 30 Second Advert - November 2012
As part of a university assignment, I wrote the script for a 30 second advert. I came up with the concept and story with the help of my group and wrote the script interdependently. The advert was written to be shot in a film noir style.
Untitled One Minute Silent Short - April 2012
A short silent script made in half an hour. A modern man has an usual experience when he suddenly turns into a silent film character. This piece was written to be filmed, the film version available to watch above.
Massacre - December 2011
After years of bullying at the hands of fellow pupils, a student is pushed to the edge and takes a gun into his college. The script is for a 5 minute short film. This was my first ever script, and I am very pleased with it. This piece received a "1st" grade at university.