About me
A rising film producer and script developer at FUTURE FIRST Productions, assistant producer to film producer Hank Starrs and business associate in investment banking.
At FUTURE FIRST, I’m responsible for fostering filmmaker and industry relationships and identifying key opportunities for independent film. Producing content in various genres and formats such as web series, short, and feature film with rising actors and contributors. Development of concepts and projects through to full fruition in post-production and distribution.
Currently acting as production lead on season two of the multi-award-winning web series VISIONS OF A VIVID LIFE (2020) created by Levi Eddie Aluede. Additionally serving as producer for upcoming films CYCLE, directed by Henry Meredith, TALK IS CHEAP directed by Christine Sandford and WHEN YOU STOP RUNNING written and directed by Krysta Lei. More to be announced.
January 2021, I began a mentorship with film producer Hank Starrs (Elstree 1976, Red Rover, Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story) where I have since assisted the development of both scripted and documentary feature films. Currently in pre-production, Triangulation, and post-production of ICON: The Robert Englund Story, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, and Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Falls of the Great British Stuntman.
My goal is to founder a creative hub for storytellers and journalists, changemakers and pioneers - inspired by the people who seek to change the world and make it a better place.
Specialities:
Creative Producer, Script Developer, Leadership in moving image production.
Projects
- VISIONS OF A VIVID LIFE: Script to ScreenVISIONS OF A VIVID LIFE (2020) created by Levi Eddie Aluede. This screenplay e-book features a foreword by Krysta Lei, an essay by creator Levi Eddie Aluede, Mako's Letter original handwritten copy by Sayna Fardaraghi, an Epilogue by Paolo Cesti, behind the scenes images and annotated selection of Levi Eddie Aluede's handwritten notecards from the making of the film. You can download a copy via the FUTURE FIRST Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/futurefirstpictures
- Growing PainsA semi-autobiographical film about recognising how peaceful and unproblematic youth was, even if it didn’t seem it at the time: a juxtaposition of its title, as inspired by an adapted Kalverts Diary, a book which was progressively altered by chapter, eventually to become unreadable. This film embodies the everyday mundanity of life in a small town. It’s something of a timeless image, a mix between contemporary styling and a visual adaptation in memory of our adolescence. Each component to the f
- Radio SilenceNavigating creativity isn’t always easy, these moving images tackle head on frustration, fragility and the creative block we all experience when producing work. The concept is an attempt to colour outside of the lines through a montage of still and moving image. The narrative is about constraints and these constraints have been communicated through its limited time, lack in colour and ambient audio as inspired by 1962 French science fiction film La Jetée. Emphasising the inner workings of a per
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Projects credited in
- Lazy Oaf - Oaf Press PresentsA live brief set by Lazy Oaf to create a brand building publication which promotes their clothing to a targeted audience. As Art Director I worked alongside other creatives to produce the layout design and physical publication. Oaf Press Presents focuses on a range of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who represent Lazy Oaf’s customers and brand values.
Work history
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Assistant ProducerHank Starrs
Bristol, United KingdomInternship
In January 2021 I began a mentorship with film producer Hank Starrs (Elstree 1976, Red Rover, Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story) where I have since assisted the development of both scripted and documentary feature films. Providing training in legal, financial, negotiation and intellectual property. And the wider working sectors of film production. Currently in pre-production, Triangulation, and post-production of ICON: The Robert Englund Story, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, and Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Fall of the Great British Stuntman.
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Producer and Script DeveloperFuture First Productions
Bristol, United KingdomPart Time
Future Furst is an independent production company whose aim is to support and uplift young filmmakers. Currently in development of multiple projects including the award-winning short web series VISIONS OF A VIVID LIFE.
• Generating ideas for short and feature films and web-series
• Write and edit scripts, scenes, and treatments
• Hiring cast and crew
• Managing finance for film production as well as allocating the expenses and scale of the film
• Creating social media advertisement and promotional material after the making of the film for distribution.
• Forming part of the annual !GWAK X Future First film festival jury.
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Skills
- Pre Production
- Research
- Budgeting
- Commercial Awareness
- Leadership
- Storyboarding
- Post Production
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CRM
- Team Building
Education
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Fashion CommunicationUniversity of West England, Bristol
- Bristol, United Kingdom
B.A.(Hons) Fashion Communication students explore how fashion can be communicated creatively via different media, through a curriculum that includes, but is not limited to; branding, styling, still and moving image-making, art direction and graphics, and the creative use of traditional print and new digital platforms and marketing strategies.
Whilst engaging with a community of like-minded individuals, alumni and industry, students gain the necessary skills to produce ambitious portfolios of work that innovate and disrupt fashion. Through tutor support students are challenged and encouraged to see the benefits of testing in the on-going development of their individual creative practice.