Peter Roch
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Peter Roch

Film Producer/ DirectorUnited Kingdom
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Peter Roch

Film Producer/ DirectorUnited Kingdom
About me
A background in film, music and events - having previously worked on a plethora of creative projects - art exhibitions, immersive theatre and music projects. Most recently serving as co-director and co-producer of feature documentary 'Finding Wee Paddy' telling the story of a Ulster soldiers journey to Shanghai now showing at film festivals worldwide.
Projects credited in
  • Finding Wee Paddy
    Finding Wee PaddyA film telling the incredible true story of one elderly Derrywoman's unwavering quest to locate and honour her uncle's long lost grave in Shanghai. On the 24th October 1937, 25-year-old Rifleman Patrick McGowan of Londonderry was killed by fire from a Japanese aircraft in the act of carrying a young woman to safety. Private McGowan's death caused a political outcry and had far reaching international significance. McGowan, along with 3 other Ulster riflemen killed in further attacks, were buried
  • This Wall is Crewe
    This Wall is CreweThis was the winner of the HISTORY Channel’s Short Film Competition 2018, and was broadcast on the channel at the end of 2019. The brief was to celebrate a historical landmark somewhere in the country. We chose to highlight a lesser loved landmark and what it represented to the community and historical industry.
  • My Town is Crewe
    My Town is CreweThis was a commission completed in April 2019 for the cultural department at Cheshire East Council as part of their regeneration project. This film is the centre piece for the culmination of a two year project involving national experts, councils, businesses and local people that are looking to transform Crewe into an arts, culture and heritage destination with the launch of the new Cultural Strategy for Crewe. The film was led by that narrative of the participants and interviewees. The film bel
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Work history
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    Producer - FilmSqueaky Pedal
    United KingdomFreelance
    Producing films and projects that bring fascinating and little known stories to life. Our latest project 'Finding Wee Paddy' selected for Visions du Reel, Belfast Film Festival and Carmarthen Bay Film Festival (BAFTA Cymru Qualifying Festival).
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    Events ManagerThe Archivist's Gallery
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    I am responsible for full production for all events and exhibitions - co-ordinating cultural events, exhibitions and a range of corporate events. I manage freelance staff, liaise with the visiting artists, event producers and communicate with high profile event partners - such as Timeout, Google and ROLI.
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Skills
  • Events
  • Creative Event
  • Festival
  • Live Event
  • Music Event
  • Outdoor Event
  • Event Organisation
  • Event Planning
  • Excel
  • Photoshop
  • Powerpoint
  • Word
  • Abode Premiere
  • Film
  • Film Directing
  • Film Producing
Education
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    Music Technology BSc (Hons)Staffordshire University
     - United Kingdom
Awards
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    Best Use of Archive AwardImperial War Museum
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    History Channel Short Filmmaker of the YearThe History Channel