The Oasis
A short film about Richmond park and the Red
Deer that live there.
Shot on XL2 - Stock and 300 F4 Lens -
Fujinon Manualx14
The Red Deer is such an impressive animal and it was great
fun watching them at this time of year. It’s a shame I didn’t see any
true rutting between the big males but I’m thinking of going back down
in a week or so as the males get a bit more into the swing of things! I
hope you enjoy the Oasis as much a I did….well almost :-) !
Symbiosis
A 1 minute film shot for the Friends of the
Earth 'Green' film competition.
Shot on XL2 - Fujinon Manualx14
I've
always believed that the human race needs to see itself as a component
of this planet and not separated from it. Symbiosis visualises this
through a game of Jenga. We have the power to play with earths
inhabitants like blocks in the game but we should understand as symbiant
beings of planet Earth, what affects one affects all.
- My thanks to all the cast and contributors.
The Wild Point
A short film about the seals of Blakeney
point in Norfolk.
Shot on XL2 - Stock and 300 F4 Lens
This film was the result of about 12 hours filming and over
100 driving, hiking and organising. I hiked over 35 beach miles in the
making of this short over a 3 week period but the seals are such fun
they are worth every step.
This was the judges feedback on the film. Mat Thompson's "The Wild
Point" which is the most stunning with its photography and rugged
location. The music and wild life recordings really put you in the spot.
The editing nicely flowed together too.
The Fisher King A short film that won the UWOL challenge film competition in Feb07.
Shot on XL2 - Stock and 300 F4 Lens
The
kingfisher is a lifelong favourite of mine and spending time watching
and filming this bird was a fantastic treat. Plenty of research was
needed to find a location that would yield successful results. I was
also lucky enough to meet Colin 'the conductor' who put on a great show
for birds opposite.
This was the judges feedback on the film.
Mat Thompson's "The Fisher King" demonstrated knowledge of composition
and storytelling and, while it stayed inside the theme of the
competition, it also conveyed the microcosm of the moment and the
macrocosm of nature at large. By juxtaposing the fisherman and the
kingfisher, he showed the extremes of fishing for recreation versus
fishing for survival. I also enjoyed the subtle playfulness in the
editing with choice shots of animal and man both coexisting and
competing. The music worked seamlessly and helped to pull the film
together quite well.
Home to Roost A short film showing how a simple bird can put on a stunning
performance.
Shot on XL2 - Stock Lens
The Starling roost is a true natural theatre performance.
Line up, take your place and wait for the show to start. It was this
feeling I wanted to get across in this piece.
- A collection of my short film projects
