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Personal stories and sensitive subjects

Ocean Star - Identical Pictures

Feature length documentary about young people in Mauritius and the future of the country. Out to festivals. Dir.  www.oceanstarfilm.com
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From The Bronx to Yale: The Power of High School Speech - The Guardian

A short documentary for The Guardian. High school students from Democracy Prep school in the South Bronx, New York, compete against young people across the US at a ‘speech’ competition at Yale University, a form of competitive acting. Dir/DoP.

Black Owned Restaurant Profiles - UberEats 

Three short documentaries for UberEats about black-owned businesses for Black History Month. Trailers below. Dir/Prod.

Can Virtual Reality Replace General Anaesthetic? - Lenovo X Starlight Charity

Shot on location in Colorado with patients from a children's hospital who have been using VR headsets as a substitute for opioid therapy. Dir.

Off Beat Subcultures - Series for Tastemade

This travel series offers a window into four very different subcultures in London: street art, flair bartending, Northern soul and urban exploration. This is the first in the series, you can see the others on the 'Series' page. Dir/Prod.

Mother's Day - Dauntless Pictures

A short film about the trials and tribulations of being a new mum. Special thanks to Sophie Conway, Roslyn Hill, Nephertiti Oboshie Schandorf and Marie Larusson for your patience and candour. Dir/DoP/Ed.

She Walks In Beauty - Short Documentary for Bear Brooksbank

Series of promos for a jewellery designer, with this hero film explaining the ethos and history of the brand. Dir/Ed.
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