I am Stuart Wheeldon, an independent filmmaker based in Derbyshire, UK. I direct, produce, and edit across feature films, shorts, and documentaries, with over 15 years of experience and a focus on folk horror, psychological thrillers, and documentary-style storytelling. I excel at managing full production cycles—from concept development and casting to post-production and distribution—delivering distinctive, award-winning work for festivals and audiences worldwide. I thrive on collaborating with actors, writers, musicians, and local communities to craft atmospheric narratives.…

Stuart Wheeldon

I am Stuart Wheeldon, an independent filmmaker based in Derbyshire, UK. I direct, produce, and edit across feature films, shorts, and documentaries, with over 15 years of experience and a focus on folk horror, psychological thrillers, and documentary-style storytelling. I excel at managing full production cycles—from concept development and casting to post-production and distribution—delivering distinctive, award-winning work for festivals and audiences worldwide. I thrive on collaborating with actors, writers, musicians, and local communities to craft atmospheric narratives.…

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I am Stuart Wheeldon, an independent filmmaker based in Derbyshire, UK. I direct, produce, and edit across feature films, shorts, and documentaries, with over 15 years of experience and a focus on folk horror, psychological thrillers, and documentary-style storytelling.

I excel at managing full production cycles—from concept development and casting to post-production and distribution—delivering distinctive, award-winning work for festivals and audiences worldwide. I thrive on collaborating with actors, writers, musicians, and local communities to craft atmospheric narratives.

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Skills

Experience Level

Feature
Expert
Short Film
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Filmmaker at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Directed, produced, and edited independent features, shorts, and documentaries. Managed full creative and logistical production pipeline. Built strong collaborations with cast, crew, and creative partners. Delivered projects for festivals, community screenings, and digital platforms.
Independent Filmmaker
January 1, 2010 - Present
Directed, produced, and edited independent features, shorts, and documentaries. Managed full creative and logistical production pipeline. Built strong collaborations with cast, crew, and creative partners. Delivered projects for festivals, community screenings, and digital platforms.

Education

BA (Hons) Media Production at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
BA (Hons) Media Production at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper The Wirksworth UFO Incident

    The Wirksworth Incident" is a UFO Documentary set against the distinctive and evocative backdrop of Wirksworth, Derbyshire. The film delves into the story of Arthur Peterson who in his mid twenties witnessed a UFO in Wirksworth, Arthur now in his early seventies had banished the event from his mind up until a spate of recent UFO sightings over the town. On the back of the renewed interest in UAP phenomena and new recurring nightmares that Arthur has started to suffer with, the decision to revisit the town is made in the hope that it will bring closure to the events of 50 years ago.
    At its heart, “The Wirksworth Incident” aims to explore themes of belief and credulity, the desire to believe and the possibility of the unknown. We intend to craft a film that is not only engaging and entertaining but also resonates with audiences on a deeper level, prompting reflection on remembering the past and questioning our own subjectivity of experience.
    The visual style of the film will be, grounded and naturalistic, stylised and atmospheric, using the unique landscapes of Wirksworth to create a sense of place. We plan to utilise the inherent beauty and character of Wirksworth itself, making it almost a character in the film.