I am a producer, documentary filmmaker and photographer, based in London, UK.
I’m a curious storyteller, continuously inspired by people and nature, that loves to tell stories on themes such as; women’s and human rights, the environment and climate change.
I creatively adapt to each brief and campaign, which often sees me multitasking as a self-shooting director, producer, and photographer. And due to the ever changing industry, it’s meant I have turned my hand to multiple other complementary roles including multimedia for campaigns, research and idea development, coordinating film festivals, case study gathering and distribution. Throughout my career I’ve worked alongside some brilliant clients, charities, brands and production companies - please read some testimonials below.
With all the projects I work on, I aim to find the best way and medium to tell the story, to bring it to life and engage audiences. My hope is that my work inspires people to open their minds and connect to a story, cause or way of life.
I have all my own camera equipment and editing software (Adobe CC) and I'm also happy to hire in kit and shoot on other types of cameras, depending on the specifics of the project.
Projects
- TranshumanceTranshumance is a short documentary telling the story of a 2000 year old tradition, in the Cevennes, South of France. The film follows the story of husband and wife, Jean Paul and Lucette, and the small shepherd community, on their yearly trek from lowlands, up through the mountains. This film captures the highs, lows and adventures that happen each summer during the migration of nearly 2000 bell-clad and decorated sheep. However, can such an old colourful tradition continue? Features LASALLE DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL Official Selection 2014 UWE Creative Sustainability Prize 2014 My role Director & editor
- KindredKindred is a short documentary film on Lily Mitchell - an 84 year old lady who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. The film provides a character portrait of Lily's wonderful outlook on life that has inspired us by her faith, peace and happiness. She proves that people living with dementia can still live a fulfilling life through the loving support of their family. "Humorous and heart-warming short film on Lilly Mitchell. Discusses her life, family, health and faith, all with a loving and wonderful personality that came alive." - Alzheimer's Research UK. Features SCREENED AT ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH UK: EXPLORING DEMENTIA THROUGH FILM WINNER OF ARCH1 FILM FESTIVAL 2014 My role Director & Producer
- Parallel LivesBeing a midwife in Tanzania is a world away from delivering life in the UK. WaterAid's new interactive Parallel Lives film will allow you to move between two very different worlds, and experience what life is like for midwives Juliana Msoffe in rural Tanzania and One Born Every Minute’s Delia Jepson in the UK. Watch the interactive documentary here.
- Across The TracksRadha Verma, determined to protect her daughter after she narrowly escapes a physical attack, builds one of the first toilets in Rakhi Mandi slum, home to 3,500 people in one of India’s largest cities – Kanpur. The film shows how Radha Verma has made this happen with the support of others in and around the community. We meet charismatic “super-gran” Kalavati and passionate community leader, Laddan. With support from WaterAid’s local partner, Shramik Bharti, they educate, inspire and motivate others to build their own low-cost toilets. With support from WaterAid’s local partner, Sharmik Bharti, and the HSBC Water Programme. To find out more about the project and sanitation in India explore our multimedia story: cleanindia.wateraid.org Award nominations Social Impact Media Awards – Impact Video Category – February 2016 TVE Global Sustainability Film Awards – WaterAid & HSBC NOW edit, Winner, Community Investment and Best overall film – London – November 2015 WeThePeoples Film Festival – Winner, Best Development Film – London – November 2015 BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2015 – York – November 2015 Open City Documentary Festival 2015 official selection – shortlisted for Best UK short award – June 2015 Rankin/Hunger TV and Docheads short film competition 2015 shortlist – February 2015 Screenings Sidcot Arts Centre – Bristol – January 2016 We The Peoples Film Festival screening and Q&A – November 2015 – London The Shit Show – New York – November 2015 Woodpecker Film Festival – Delhi – September 2015 Canary Wharf big summer screen – London – August 2015 Bristol big screen – Millennium Square – July 2015 Docheads screening – London – April 2015
- Michael's StoryMichael was like any other 21 year old, until one unfortunate moment changed the course of his life. But what could’ve been a devastating and isolating accident… wasn’t. And with the love and support of his friends and family, and the innovation of technology, Michael lives a full and happy life. This is his story.
Work history
GreenpeaceGreenpeace UK
London, United KingdomFreelance
Working across a variety of campaigns (climate emergency, forest and food, plastic) as a video producer and director - creating social media content, Christmas adverts, animations and long-form documentaries. I've been commissioned as a producer, director, video editor, camera person and photographer.
Producer - FilmWaterAid
London, United KingdomFreelance
Working on a whole range of projects from producing and directing films from idea to distribution, self-shooting internationally in projects in India, Nepal and Madagascar, editing multiple films for campaigns, social, film festivals and for VNRs. Also including helping to run Sh2orts film festival and assisting the in-house photo team.
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Skills
- Camera
- Production Management
- Film Distribution
- Editing
- Producing
- Directing
- Portraits
- Charity
Education
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BA(Hons) Filmmaking and Creative MediaUWE Bristol
- Bristol, United Kingdom
First Class degree.
A three year course developing my filmmaking skills, from idea development through to production and editing. A very practical course. Last 2 years specialising in documentary filmmaking.
Awards
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24 Influential Bristolian's Under 24Rife Magazine
Rife Magazine awards, celebrating and nurturing rising talent.