Filming in London and South Korea with the talented director, Dan Clifton, on a National Geographic series about the Kim Dynasty. All the interviews were shot with three cameras, which at times made the lighting particularly challenging. We had a lovely local crew in Seoul and enjoyed some great food when we weren’t filming including … Read more
Director of Photography
The Day Britain Cried
Currently shooting with Finestripe Productions on a new documentary to mark the 20th anniversary of the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. Working with the wonderful Leslie Woodhead and Lorraine McKechnie on some fascinating interviews including Jonathan Freedland and Trevor McDonald.
Inside Dior
Filming in London, Paris, Blenheim Palace and Provence with director Michael Waldman asking his naughty questions, the lovely producer Lorraine McKechnie keeping the ship sailing in the right direction and Olly Astles-Jones on sound.
Arnhem Veterans
Titus and I completed our whistle stop tour of the UK completing 1000 miles in 4 days, bringing our total number of Arnhem veteran interviews to seventeen. I am still amazed at the spirit, modesty and humour of these amazing men. The excellent editor, Dan Glendenning, is currently viewing the rushes and looking to cut … Read more
Century Films
Latest filming trip with Brian was to Malaga in Spain. A welcome contrast to the freezing conditions in Sweden.
Veterans from the battle of Arnhem
My good friend Titus Mills and I are currently pursuing a personal project filming some of the surviving veterans from the battle at Arnhem in 1944 fought during the Second World War. We are planning to film as many interviews as possible this year before the 70th Anniversary Memorial Service weekend in September. I have … Read more
Century Films
Currently working with Brian Hill on a theatrical release documentary for Film Four and the BFI.
Florin Street
Last shoot of 2013 involved filming in a beautiful 14th century Tithe barn in Englishcombe, just outside Bath. This new Christmas video, written and performed by Leigh Haggerwood, is part of his new Florin Street Christmas musical. Produced and directed by Jackson Kingsley on a modest budget, we were fortunate to have a good sized … Read more
Aldi commercial
Shot a commercial with fellow DOP Mark Wolf and Director Joe Bullman for Aldi supermarkets. Lots of fun in a street market in Croydon town centre until the heavens opened and everything got very wet. Client – Aldi • Agency – McCann Manchester • Production Company – The Bare Film Company
Sudan
Spent most of October in The Sudan. The North Kordofan region is approximately 300 miles west of Khartoum. I travelled with author and explorer, Michael Asher, as we retraced his footsteps along the Wadi El Malik, a journey he first undertook over 30 years ago. He was relieved to discover that this corner of The … Read more