Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Brain Wash Film Festival, Manchester

Pre-festival - I have recieved the news that Lonely Earth will unfortunately not be a part of the Foyle Film Festival.

However, I've also got the news that Lonely Earth will be in the Brainwash Manchester film festival, starting on October 26th. It's a great feeling to know my film will have some life outside my course back home.

http://www.facebook.com/brainwashlondon


Post-festival - Some great films. The best by far being the Bafta nominated Off Season.

It's a little embarrasing having my work up there for everyone to see. I can see so many things wrong with Lonely Earth. But there's no sense in making films if you're not going to show them.

Sunday, 12 September 2010

What I've been up to over the summer

I want to give a shout out to the talented musician Chris McCann, who provided music for my short film Lonely Earth.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-McCann/146568038695743?ref=mf

As soon as I have access to a Mac, I'll update my showreel to feature some of his track from the film. I couldn't have asked for anything better.

Fortunately, I got the music in time to send my film off to the Foyle Film Festival, and more recently I sent my film to the Filmlab Festival. They're both quality festivals with a lot of competition so let's hope Lonely Earth gets a screening in at least one. An award wouldn't go amiss either!

Besides shamelessly promoting Lonely Earth, I've been writing scripts for my next short film, and working in the media industry in any way I can. I've done some runner work for Wild Rover and some supporting artist work for Stirling. Both experiences were enjoyable and informative in their own ways, and in particular with Stirling I had a good look at a high production televised fiction from behind the scenes.

I'll be going to Manchester on the 18th September to take my journey as a film student to the next level. Hopefully, it won't be too long before I work on my next short. I'll miss my friends and family back home, but I'm very excited about the future.

Sunday, 27 June 2010

Filmography

2009/2010

· Writer, Director, Editor - On the short film Lonely Earth. Screened at The Odeon on 10th June 2010.

· Camera Assistant and 2nd Unit Camera - on the short film Hope. Screened at The Odeon on 10th June 2010.

· Producer, Director, Editor – On the short documentary Slice Of The City - Young Filmmakers.
· Story, Camera, Editor – On the short silent film Into The Fire currently on permanent exhibition at the Folk and Transport Museum.

· Production Manager – For Crucible Pictures Ltd on the short film Prophet. Producers Paul Hamilton and Keith O’Grady. April – June 09.

· Writer, Director, Editor – On the short film I, want shot on the 23rd and 24th January 09. Screened at Storm Cinema 4th June 09.

Education

Belfast Metropolitan College, Sept 2008 – June 2010
Gerald Moag Campus
Millfield, Belfast BT1 1HS

Completed HND Media (Moving Image) with 10 Distinctions, 6 Merits, and 2 Passes

Belfast Metropolitan College, 2008
Online course.
Written exams at College Square, Belfast

GCSE English B grade

Springvale Training, 2001 - 2003
Springfield Road, Belfast

Awarded Multimedia NVQ