Here are a few highlights from my CV over 2008-2012. Please contact me by email for an advanced CV.
One Last Walk | Short Film (30m) | Director of Photography/Camera Operator
Drama about a woman looking back on her relationship with her mother as she climbs a mountain in the lake district to scatter her ashes. The shoot was all on location and involved a lot of climbing and getting muddy.
The View | Short Film (4m) | Director/Producer/Editor/Writer
Short poetic film about the sentimental significance of a location on its visitors. Nominated for best short film, ‘End of the Pier’ International Film Festival. Winner of Best DOP award (Anna Carrington). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1378810/
The Dandies: Battle Cry | Music Video | Producer/Director/Editor
Music video for London based indie band ‘The Dandies’. Shot in one day with a limited budget on the Red One camera at Fort Amherst in Kent. Attracted 35,000+ hits on youtube.
Dude, Where’s My Music | Documentary | Lighting Cameraman
Feature about the inner workings of the music industry. Filmed and lit several interviews with famed rock musicians, producers and managers. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1957893/
‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ (2012) Press Junket | Camera Operator
Interviews with the stars and producers of the 2012 feature film, shot at Arundel Castle, West Sussex over 3 days for national and international broadcasters. For Prime Television and Junket Productions.
Ideal Home Show 2012 (Catwalk) | Event (Live Feed) | Camera Operator
Single camera operator on a live feed for two weeks at Earl’s Court. Visitors to the stage included the cast of ‘Jersey Boys’ and ‘Shrek: The Musical’, fashion shows, dance troupes, product demonstrations and Q&A sessions.
Ernst & Young Financial Reporting Outlook | Event (Live Feed) | Camera Operator
A multi-camera (Sony DXC-D50) live feed at a financial conference featuring a discussion panel hosted by Nick Ross.
Stripped | Theatre Production | Director/Producer/Camera Operator/Editor
One woman show based on Hannah Chalmers’ real experiences as a pole dancer. Project included multi-camera recording of the performance, interviews and trailer.
Made By Maggie | Short Film (10m) | 2nd Assistant Director
Drama about a bored librarian whose blurred idea of reality becomes altered upon finding a new romance. The film screened at several festivals internationally.
Testimonials:
“Neil was a great creative help for ‘The Dandies: Battle Cry’ video, great value for money, with expert knowledge on directing. The video was delivered on time and has since reached over 30,000 views. Great job” - Antony Meola, Band Manager, The Dandies.
“I have worked with Neil on a number of projects including a multi-cam recording of a theatre production of ‘We Will Rock You’ performed by young people at ActToo Theatre School, where I was the Camera Supervisor and we were both Camera Operators.
Neil then hired me as the DOP on his short film ‘The View’, which he Directed, Produced and Edited. The shoot was well organised and fun to work on. Neil did an incredible job and made a very moving film. The film also gave me the award of ‘Best Director of Photography’ at The End of the Pier International Film Festival in 2009.
Neil is a great person to collaborate with. He is good at leading a team, but also allows HODs to use their creativity for the best of the project. I always look forward to working with Neil and would highly recommend him.” - Anna Carrington, Cinematographer.
“Neil is clearly very talented in his field. I originally hired him to film my one-woman show, ‘Stripped’. He edited the whole show for me and a trailer. These were of exceptional quality, they well exceeded my expectations and have really helped me advertise the show.
I then hired Neil to film and edit a scene for my showreel. During filming he had some fantastic creative and inventive ideas. His direction was incredibly insightful. He helped me feel at ease in front of the camera and to react in the moment.
The final edit of my showreel looks amazing, I’m so pleased with it! Both the showreel and the trailer have helped me obtain auditions and more acting work. Neil’s services have been an invaluable asset to my career” - Hannah Chalmers, Writer and Performer, ‘Stripped’.
“Neil came highly recommended to the shoot of ‘One Last Walk’ and I am very glad that I took the recommendations and brought him on board. His outstanding work speaks for itself but in person he is professional, creative and above all a pleasure to work with. The camera work for One Last Walk is always highly praised at screenings.” - Toby Gaffney, Director, ‘One Last Walk’.
