I’m a cinematographer from Devon. My work spans poetry films, short dramas, documentaries and branded content. My films have screened internationally at festivals including The Cinema Museum (London), Indy Film Awards (Amsterdam), REEL Film Festival (Texas) and FIVC International Screendance Festival (Chile). ​ In 2023 I graduated from The Northern Film School, Leeds, where I directed both fiction and documentary work. My short film Off-Peak received a 4.5-star review and was showcased at The Garden Cinema, London, as part of Indy Film Library's UK Director’s Showcase. My poem films Lie in a Field on Your Back and Here’s a Thought I’d Rather Be Thinking were selected by the Poetry Archive and Magma Poetry with screenings in both the UK and US. Alongside event and artist commissions (Mind Mental Health Charity, Hugh Dunford-Wood), I’ve directed a promotional short for Adidas and the Women’s World Cup as part of the Kodak/Nahemi Student Awards, which won a Craft Award at its screening in the Regent Street Cinema. I’ve worked as DOP on music videos for artists including Clara Pople and Arliston and as a Production Assistant on BFI-funded and other independent productions. ​ Most recently I’ve been commissioned by The Writer’s Block to create a series of climate-focused films in Cornwall. My film for poet Gill Barr, A Wide River Divides Us is currently on its festival run and has been selected for the 13th Ó Bhéal International Film Festival in Cork, Ireland and I’ve joined Mile91 as a videographer.

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I’m a cinematographer from Devon. My work spans poetry films, short dramas, documentaries and branded content. My films have screened internationally at festivals including The Cinema Museum (London), Indy Film Awards (Amsterdam), REEL Film Festival (Texas) and FIVC International Screendance Festival (Chile). ​ In 2023 I graduated from The Northern Film School, Leeds, where I directed both fiction and documentary work. My short film Off-Peak received a 4.5-star review and was showcased at The Garden Cinema, London, as part of Indy Film Library's UK Director’s Showcase. My poem films Lie in a Field on Your Back and Here’s a Thought I’d Rather Be Thinking were selected by the Poetry Archive and Magma Poetry with screenings in both the UK and US. Alongside event and artist commissions (Mind Mental Health Charity, Hugh Dunford-Wood), I’ve directed a promotional short for Adidas and the Women’s World Cup as part of the Kodak/Nahemi Student Awards, which won a Craft Award at its screening in the Regent Street Cinema. I’ve worked as DOP on music videos for artists including Clara Pople and Arliston and as a Production Assistant on BFI-funded and other independent productions. ​ Most recently I’ve been commissioned by The Writer’s Block to create a series of climate-focused films in Cornwall. My film for poet Gill Barr, A Wide River Divides Us is currently on its festival run and has been selected for the 13th Ó Bhéal International Film Festival in Cork, Ireland and I’ve joined Mile91 as a videographer.

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I’m a cinematographer from Devon. My work spans poetry films, short dramas, documentaries and branded content. My films have screened internationally at festivals including The Cinema Museum (London), Indy Film Awards (Amsterdam), REEL Film Festival (Texas) and FIVC International Screendance Festival (Chile).

In 2023 I graduated from The Northern Film School, Leeds, where I directed both fiction and documentary work. My short film Off-Peak received a 4.5-star review and was showcased at The Garden Cinema, London, as part of Indy Film Library’s UK Director’s Showcase. My poem films Lie in a Field on Your Back and Here’s a Thought I’d Rather Be Thinking were selected by the Poetry Archive and Magma Poetry with screenings in both the UK and US.

Alongside event and artist commissions (Mind Mental Health Charity, Hugh Dunford-Wood), I’ve directed a promotional short for Adidas and the Women’s World Cup as part of the Kodak/Nahemi Student Awards, which won a Craft Award at its screening in the Regent Street Cinema. I’ve worked as DOP on music videos for artists including Clara Pople and Arliston and as a Production Assistant on BFI-funded and other independent productions.

Most recently I’ve been commissioned by The Writer’s Block to create a series of climate-focused films in Cornwall. My film for poet Gill Barr, A Wide River Divides Us is currently on its festival run and has been selected for the 13th Ó Bhéal International Film Festival in Cork, Ireland and I’ve joined Mile91 as a videographer.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Post-Production Assistant at Catching My Rapist (Bite Films / ITV)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Post-Production Assistant on Catching My Rapist for Bite Films/ITV; collaborated with editor and director.
Post-Production Assistant at Catching My Rapist (Bite Films / ITV)
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Post-Production Assistant on Catching My Rapist; worked with director Richard Parry and producer Richard Parry.
Production Assistant at Starling (BFI Funded)
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Production Assistant on Starling, a BFI funded project.
Videographer at Mile91 Films
November 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Videographer; credited as DOP on Mile91 projects; work produced by Catherine Raynor; collaborated with Ben Langdon.
Videographer at Mile91
November 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Freelance videographer for Mile91; roles included on-set camera work and delivering completed footage; DOP: Ben Langdon; Producer: Catherine Raynor.
Post-Production Assistant at Bite Films / ITV
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Post-Production Assistant on Catching My Rapist; worked under Director Richard Parry and Producer Richard Parry.
Production Assistant at Starling
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
BFI Funded production; Production Assistant; Director: Matthew Boyle; Producer: Tara Langford.
Post-Production Assistant at Trim Editing
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Post-Production Assistant credited on Trim Editing projects; involved in editing workflows and coordination.

Education

BA Hons Filmmaking at Northern Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BA Hons Filmmaking (2:1) at Northern Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education