NARRATIVE FILM

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KIN

Length: Short
Camera: Arri Alexa Mini with Zeiss CP.2 Primes.
Director: Helena Middleton
Producer: Tim O'Brien
(2016)

Bristol-set short film telling the story of the relationship between two brothers and their vastly different experiences of the care home in which they both grew up. Starring  Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Gladiator II), Sunetra Sarker (Casualty), and Jack Hollington. Directed by Helena Middleton, and written by Papatango New Writing Winner Samuel Bailey.

TABLET

Length: Short
Camera: Sony FS5II with Contax Zeiss Primes
Director: John Stephenson
Producer: LoBu Films

FEELING THING

Length: Short
Camera: Red Gemini with Arri Ultraprimes
Director: Jo Bannon
Producer: Candoco Dance Company

Directed by Jo Bannon, and performed by members of Candoco Dance Company, this dance short explores sexuality and intimacy through household objects. I worked very closely with camera operator John Stephenson, and my principle challenge was to light with as small a footprint as possible to allow him and the dancers to freely improvise over several days in the same locations, abley assisted on focus by Bethany Fitter.

SON OF HELIOS

Length: Short
Camera: Sony FS5II with Cooke S4i Mini primes
Director: Julia Head
Producer: Hattie De Santis

A one-shot short film written by Julia Head, Xahnaa Adlam and Young SixSix. The film is a 35 minute handheld long shot following Femi's life unravelling in real time, with a cast of over a dozen teenagers.

The film was incredibly challenging to shoot but overwhelmingly satisfying. The energy of the cast was tremendous. Particular mention goes to sound recordist David Bekkevold (AMPS), and boom operators Tom Codd and Paul Turner, who completed the incredibly complex puzzle of navigating such a large area with so many moving parts.
BTS Photos by Chelsey Cliff.

PUSH

Length: Short
Camera: Arri Alexa Mini with Cooke S4i Mini primes
Director: Scarlett Plouviez
Producer: Popelei

PUSH is a film translation of Popelei's successful stage show, largely playing out in a 40 minute long gimbal shot. Directed by Scarlett Plouviez, and created by writer-performer Tamsin Hurtado Clarke.

Special mention goes to gaffer Jack Lilley, focus puller Alice Berkeley, and sound recordist Graeme Willetts, who navigated the complex task of pulling off a long take with enthusiasm and skill.

BTS Photos by Chelsey Cliff.

1:1

Length: Short
Camera: Sony FS5II with Contax Zeiss primes
Director: Laila Diallo/Jack Offord
Producer: Hattie Gregory/MAYK

Directed and performed by Laila Diallo, 1:1 is a short dance film commissioned by MAYK for Women of the World Festival 2021. The shoot was a highly enjoyable three-way dance between Laila, myself, and sound recordist Laura Izzard.

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Length: Short
Camera: Sony FS5II with Contax Zeiss Primes
Director: Helena Middleton/Tim Lytc
Producer: Knowle West Media Centre

Produced by Knowle West Media Centre, and choreographed and performed by Tim Lytc, this dance film focuses on self-building homes as a construct for social change.

Filmed at Block West by Autumated Architecture Labs, "a temporary pavilion that showcases adaptable building systems and people-friendly technology that can help communities collaborate to create the spaces, homes, and places they need." The structure was designed and built by residents of Knowle West, who Tim also took inspiration from in their choreography.

Directed by Helena Middleton, with a pulsing score by Joseff Harris.

Through Draft

Length: Short
Camera: Sony F5 with Cooke Varotal 20-100mm
Director: Joshua Cole
Producer: Tommi Floor

A psychological thriller starring Joseph Langdon and Gemma Reynolds. Written and Directed by Joshua Cole. A reclusive man refuses to leave his flat while facing eviction, terrified of what may be released if he can no longer keep guard over the evil trapped within. Beautifully lit by gaffer Michael Sides.

The Search Party

Length: Short
Camera: Sony FS7 with Contax Zeiss Primes
Director: Graeme Willetts

A young woman has gone missing. Frustrated by a slow investigation, her parents take the search into their own hands to search the local woods. Their close friend Tara comes to help their desperate search but this good will gesture has other motives. Written and Directed by BFI backed screenwriter Graeme Willetts, and starring Laura Bayston (Killing Eve) and Martin Bonger.

THE BALLET OF THE NATIONS

Length: Feature
Camera: Sony FS7 with Zeiss Contax Primes.
Director: Joshua Ben-Tovim and Roseanna Anderson
Producer: Gwenfair Hawkins and Kim Heron
(2018)

Billy Zane narrates this 50-minute arthouse film in which war is imagined as a diabolical dance choreographed by Satan and Ballet Master Death.
Directed by Impermanence Dance Theatre, and starring Sonya Cullingford (Egon Schiele: Dangerous Desires) and Peter Clements.
The film has a semi-permanent home as part of British Art Studies, and is fully watchable here.

COOKIN' MADE EASY WITH MR ZAZZIZI

Length: Pilot Episode
Camera: Sony F3 with Zeiss CP.2 Primes.
Director: Lizzie Franks and Rew Lowe
Producer: Rew Lowe
(2018)

A pilot for a kids cookery show concept, written by and starring Rew Lowe, following the adventures of 1970's italian spy film inspired secret agent and chef Mr Zazzizi.

HELLWOOD STORES

Length: Short
Camera: Sony F3 with Canon K35 Primes.
Director: Paul Wilkinson
Producer: Sonia Wargacka
(2017)

A dark comedy drama about two secretive, villainous, and hapless shop owners in the small village of Hellwood, Dorset. Written and directed by Paul Wilkinson.

CHRISTMAS AT MUM'S

Length: Short
Camera: Sony F3 with Zeiss CP.2 Primes.
Director: Ben Davies and Joe Trickey
Producer: Calling the Shots
(2017)

A Channel 4 Random Acts commissioned short, directed by Ben Davies and Joe Trickey. A foolish son returns home for Christmas dinner to find his Mum has invited a few special guests.