Biography

I am an independent filmmaker based in London. My debut feature, LIFE JUST IS, was released theatrically in the UK in December 2012, showing at a number of cinemas including the ICA, Riverside Studios, Genesis Cinema and the BFI Southbank, where it had a two-week run. My second feature, LONDON SYMPHONY, was released theatrically in September 2017, launching with a sold-out screening at the Barbican Centre, prior to touring over fifty-five venues throughout the UK. In addition, my short films have enjoyed a number of non-festival screenings at venues including the Victoria & Albert Museum and the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

To date, my work has been screened at over 70 international festivals and won sixteen awards, including 'Best Lo-Budget Film' at the London Short Film Festival (for PAINTBRUSH: THE EPITAPH), 'Stoli Emerging Filmmaker Award' at the Babelgum Online Film Festival (for HUNGERFORD: SYMPHONY OF A LONDON BRIDGE) and 'Jury Award' at the Mexico International Film Festival (for LIFE JUST IS). Both LIFE JUST IS and LONDON SYMPHONY had their world premieres in competition for the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, and Sight & Sound contributor Brad Stevens called the former "one of the most promising debuts in contemporary cinema". Mark Kermode acclaimed the home video release of LIFE JUST IS as his 'DVD of the Week' in both The Observer and on BBC News 24, and selected LONDON SYMPHONY as his BFI Player choice of the week. The film was also released internationally on Blu-ray and VOD through Flicker Alley, and in the UK on DVD through New Wave Films.

Other Credits

London Symphony Feature film View
Description Year
A modern-day silent city symphony about London. Nominated for the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017. Released theatrically in the UK in September 2017, internationally on Blu-ray and VOD through Flicker Alley in October 2017 and on R2 DVD through New Wave Films in February 2018. Released for streaming on the BFIplayer in November 2017, selected as Mark Kermode's choice of the week. Winner of four categories in Silent London Poll of 2017: Best Silent Film DVD/Blu-ray Release, Best Silent Film Theatrical Release, Best Modern Silent of 2017 and Silent Hero of 2017 (for me personally). Previously, the film simultaneously completed two successful crowdfunding campaigns in October 2014, reaching 116% of its target on Kickstarter, and becoming the first project ever to reach its target on new crowdfunding platform CrowdShed. 2017
Life Just Is Feature film View
Description Year
Character drama about a group of university graduates having trouble making the move into adult life. Nominated for the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2012, where it was selected for the 'Best of the Fest' screenings and a special 'highlights' series. Also winner 'Jury Award' at the Mexico International Film Festival 2013, winner 'Gold Kahuna Award' at Honolulu Film Awards 2013, selected for the Arizona International Film Festival 2013, and nominated for Best Feature at the Van d'Or Awards 2012. Released theatrically (UK) in December 2012, screening at cinemas including the ICA, Riverside Studios, Genesis Cinema and the BFI Southbank, where it had a two-week run. Also released on home video in the UK and Ireland through Independent Distribution, and acclaimed as Mark Kermode's 'DVD of the Week' in both The Observer and on BBC News 24. Released Internationally through FilmDoo. 2012
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