Research Film (2011)
At the beginning of my third year I was tasked with creating a short research piece where the aim was to experiment and practice techniques relevent to my final film projects. At the time I was focusing on the script which would eventually become Apathy of Adam (2012). Because I wanted to represent a kind of nauseous, isolated feeling on screen, I decided to experiment with a device known as a SnorriCam.
Whilst strapped to the chest of a subject, the device allows an actor to move around while the camera remains closed in on them. As the actor walks around, the world flutters in the background in a kind of psychedelic haze.
As a practice run of different techniques, the film was mostly a success. It helped me to be more experimental in my technique and perfect creating an atmosphere of loss and isolation. The biggest problem comes with the lack of narration. The film I would eventually make would feature a lot of this, and due to time constraints, I was unable to add this to my list of experiments.
This Day & Age (2012)
This Day and Age is a British social realist drama written and directed by Joe Sherwood. As the cinematographer on this project I think that the film overall has a really nice look. We managed to capture some really nice shots on this one in some really interesting locations. There are a few shots mixed in that aren't so good; an example being the flat shots of the protagonist and his friend talking. But overall I'd say the film has quite a nice look.
Apathy of Adam (2012)
My final project as a writer / director at university. Overall the story has a solid structure to it, it's shots are nicely framed and the lighting is good. As producer, Damien Carlisle did a great job on getting us the right locations to give the story it's proper setting. Joe also helped providing some fantastic sound to give the film a great natural atmospheric soundtrack, without us having to resort to the use of traditional music.
The actors all provide strong performances, filling there roles with the necessary grace. Likewise, Daniel as editor provided a great service in monitoring what was and wasn't required for the narrative to progress smoothly. On the whole, Apathy of Adam is a well made film. And, probably the most well rounded of my direction efforts whilst at University.
Infinity's Edge (2012)
A really well made Science fiction short written and directed by Damien Carlisle. As producer I was tasked with getting the locations, organising casting and general scheduling and time mangement.
On a whole I'm a big fan of Infinity's Edge. The writing here is great, it's well shot, well directed and the acting is spot on. Helen Ginder's make up effects were phenomenal, we were very lucky to work with her - truly one in a million. Our actors: Joshua Harris, Lorna Tinsley and Jackie Lam were a pleasure to work with. And last but not least, our assistant director Andrew Harrison who was a great help on location during the shoot.
Overall it's a very enjoyable film and I thoroughly recommend it.
Bette Davis (2012)
This is certainly an interesting one. It's a kind of surreal, satiric and experimental look at final moments of actress Bette Davis' life. As co-cinematographer on this one it was easily the most collaborative of all the projects I worked on whilst at University; and as such, the project is almost like a last hurrah to all the work we did together.
As you'd expect, the film is very well crafted on a technical level. From the sound, to the cinematography, down to the acting, everything is spot on. Nagwa Rahman did a great job on directing here and in collaboration with Sion Eirug the writing was great. Overall this is a very professionally film created with much charm and wit.
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