I’m a freelance writer, director, cinematographer, editor. A graduate of Newport Film School Wales with twenty years of experience. My output embraces a wide range of subjects, methods and styles: I have written, directed and edited an award winning feature film, music videos for broadcast, documentaries for television, experimental dance, hundreds of corporate productions, even party political broadcasts.
I’m often employed in a single cameraman / cinematographer role. The portfolio on this website showcases a few examples of single role projects.
Clients & brands I have worked with:
Broadcast: Universal TV, MTV, BBC, Channel4, ITV, SKY, NMETV.
Businesses/Arts: Sony Europe, British Council, The Welsh National Opera, The International Baccalaureate, Venice Biennale, National Eisteddfod Wales, Earthfall Dance Company, Royal Society of Architects Wales.
Skillset:
Cameraman/Cinematographer
Self-shooting Producer/Director
Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Colour Grade (DaVinci Resolve)
2D Graphics (After Effects)
3D graphics (Blender, Cinema 4D)
Drone Pilot (Fully licensed and insured A2CofC)
Awards:
‘Helfa’r Heli.’ (Catch of the Day) won ‘Best Short Drama Film’ at BAFTA Cymru in 2018. I was the director of photography.
‘Fatigue.’ A ninety minute feature film I directed and edited was selected for ‘Best New British Directing Talent’ at Raindance Film Festival.
‘Home.’ A ten minute drama that I directed and edited was nominated for a ‘The Best of British’ at the prestigious Brief Encounters Film Festival.
An education campaign I produced, filmed and edited for Hugh James was shortlisted for a Wales Business Innovation Award.
‘Gravitas Postcards.’ A short film I filmed and edited for Earthfall Dance Company was nominated for a BAFTA Cymru Award.
‘Time and Space’ a short drama film that I wrote and directed, won best script at ‘The Festival of Fantastic Films’.
I offer full service creative video solutions for corporate and third sector businesses in South Wales via my production company Blackwood Filmworks. If you’d like to discuss a single role commission/collaboration, or if you’re curious about full service video production, please get in touch…