Standing in a toyshop in Meadow Hall, Sheffield is my earliest memory of dreaming of becoming a filmmaker. I was ten years old. My dad asked me what I was hoping for, for Christmas. “Do you want the Lego police station or an x-wing?” There was no question about it; it was the x-wing. That … Continue reading
‘Lost Treasures’ ran for 22 episodes over three seasons in 2005, 2007, and 2008, and proved an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. It was nominated as ITV Granada’s ‘Feature Program Of The Year’ in the 2006 ITV News Group London Awards, was voted “best program on television” by all 12 members of the Viewer’s Review … Continue reading
When I finished university I had a goal, to make sure that no matter what i was going to work in video production. From my experience there is one factor that far outweighs experience and technical ability: Taking chances. Once I had finished and had my degree I thought it would best get any job. … Continue reading
Known as the largest exhibition platform in the UK for media and experimental short film with an individual theme, Moves 11 – The International Festival of Movement on Screen has now packed up a 7th successful year, its second being held in Liverpool after setting up home at the Bluecoat these last five days of April. … Continue reading
I began my career as an archaeologist in 1970 aged just 8, when my father dumped me in a trench on a Roman dig site and said “start troweling !” My first ‘find’ was a red Samian Ware pot base and I was hooked. That was 40 years ago and just the start of a … Continue reading