Paths Of Glory Special Edition Documentary - The Criterion Collection
, United Kingdom
2010 - Director of Photography
Paths of Glory is Stanley Kubrick's 1957 powerful anti-war film, and this was re-released on a new and restored digital transfer to DVD by US-based Criterion Collection in 2010. I was asked to film the interviews with Stanley Kubrick's wife, Christiane, and his long-time producer and friend Jan Harlan as part of the extras file in which they spoke about their memories of the great director and his continuing presence as a formidable force in cinema history. The DVD is currently selling worldwide.
ColArt Worldwide Information Film - NH Communications Limited
, United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director
ColArt is the world's leading supplier of fine art materials and with the growth in the company senior staff felt it was time to explain to their clients and staff how the business operates, where it operates and what its values are. Filming in both the UK and France, taking in factories, offices and studios, the finished film has been translated into seven different languages. The production end-to-end has been overseen by myself, sometimes as director/camera operator, sometimes as producer, sometimes as producer. One of the most technically challenging films to work on but also one of the most rewarding.
AIU London Promotional Film - AG Studios
, United Kingdom
2009 - Cameraperson/Editor
Arif Gardner from AG Studios asked me to help him produce a promotional film for The American Intercontinental University, London which has students from more than 70 countries. They are drawn to the university by its courses and it location right in the heart of London. An extensive brief to capture the hustle and bustle of London life together with interviews and setups with students resulted in a comprehensive 15 minute film that has pace and interest. Camera, script, editing, voiceover and music was done by myself.
Inspire Change - NH Communications Limited
, United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director
Inspire Change - a training company that helps medical professionals - wanted to show the diversity of their work in a promotional film on their website as well as focusing on a programme called 'Home Strait.' The 'Home Strait' programme simulates a real life interview scenario for medical professionals looking to become consultants. I was asked to head up a promotional film using footage from these programmes together with interviews from panel members and former trainees who had become successful consultants. Camera, script, edit, voiceover and music was done by myself.
Shire Hotels Induction Film - NH Communications Limited
, United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director
One of the aspects that Shire Hotels was told consistently by guests was that the standard of service was always excellent. I was brought in to help illustrate best practice by existing members of staff and interview them about their roles and their thoughts on the hotel which then formed the basis of a 15 minute induction film shown to all new members of staff within the company. Camera, script, edit, voiceover and music was done by myself.
The Stafford Hotel, London - NH Communications Limited
, United Kingdom
2006 - Producer/Director
The Stafford Hotel in London's Mayfair were keen to highlight a new extension to the existing hotel that had been built incorporating a large number of luxury rooms. The aim was to produce a DVD which would be sent out with Christmas cards to customers across the world making them aware of the development. It was a joy to film with the crew in such a luxurious and yet understated environment, capturing the atmosphere of this exclusive hotel, interviewing the staff who are all characters in their own right and are as much members of a family as members of a professional team. Camera, script, edit, voiceover and music was done by myself.
Being A Witness - NH Communications Limited
, United Kingdom
2005 - Producer/Director
Bedfordshire Criminal Justice Board approached me to help make a series of films at three courts across the county to explain and show what is involved when you are called upon to be a witness.
The three films were all packaged as part of an interactive DVD. Camera, script, edit and voiceover.
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