FORGET ME NOT
WRITER | DIRECTOR
Alone and invisible to the world, a homeless man and the ghost of a little girl discover they are each other's only hope of finding peace in time for Christmas.
Forget Me Not is a story about hope and the importance of giving hope to others, this is a film that will hopefully remind us that we are all connected, and all need a sense of purpose beyond ourselves. I was very fortunate to work with a dedicated, utterly amazing team on Forget Me Not, from producer Angela Godfrey all the way down to work experience Jonathan Lee who got a bus from the Netherlands to join the shoot. Working with James Cosmo and Joh Heffernan was a true privilege and the end result is a beautiful, powerful film.
Forget Me Not stars James Cosmo and John Heffernan. Music composed by Matthew Slater. Trailer Edited by Ellie Styles.
Alone and invisible to the world, a homeless man and the ghost of a little girl discover they are each other's only hope of finding peace in time for Christmas.
Forget Me Not is a story about hope and the importance of giving hope to others, this is a film that will hopefully remind us that we are all connected, and all need a sense of purpose beyond ourselves. I was very fortunate to work with a dedicated, utterly amazing team on Forget Me Not, from producer Angela Godfrey all the way down to work experience Jonathan Lee who got a bus from the Netherlands to join the shoot. Working with James Cosmo and Joh Heffernan was a true privilege and the end result is a beautiful, powerful film.
Forget Me Not stars James Cosmo and John Heffernan. Music composed by Matthew Slater. Trailer Edited by Ellie Styles.
9 DAY FRESH
COMMERCIAL | ICELAND
DIRECTOR | WRITER
Buddy Munro asks: How fresh is the fish from your supermarket fresh fish counter?
DIRECTOR | WRITER
Buddy Munro asks: How fresh is the fish from your supermarket fresh fish counter?
THOSE LITTLE BIG MOMENTS!
COMMERCIAL | LEGO® Juniors
DIRECTOR | WRITER
There was a real challenge here to tell lots of stories in a 30-second timeframe and tie all the stories together as a unified whole. I was really pleased that the storyboarded ideas proved right for the job and survived right the way into the fab final film.
DIRECTOR | WRITER
There was a real challenge here to tell lots of stories in a 30-second timeframe and tie all the stories together as a unified whole. I was really pleased that the storyboarded ideas proved right for the job and survived right the way into the fab final film.
I’LL MAKE YOUR WATER HOT
COMMERCIAL | ARISTON THERMO
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
I always loved the Old Spice ad 'The Man Your Man Could Smell Like' (the one with the horse) and drew inspiration from it to create this piece. I really like the energy and sense of fun the film has - defintely the most positive and chipper water heater I've ever come across!
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
I always loved the Old Spice ad 'The Man Your Man Could Smell Like' (the one with the horse) and drew inspiration from it to create this piece. I really like the energy and sense of fun the film has - defintely the most positive and chipper water heater I've ever come across!
ABOVE THE CLOUDS OF POMPEII
MUSIC | BEAR'S DEN
DIRECTOR
I thought the simple idea behind this video was really beautiful, and enjoyed the challenge of capturing the whole piece in one take. The male dancer was actually a last minute replacement and had never been on camera before. At first he felt rather awkward in the limelight, but after a bit of work he was able to deliver this awesome, unforgettable performance. The idea of bookending the piece on the dancer's hand came on the day of shooting and works perfectly. Massive thanks to Simon Oxley for putting it all together and Rik Burnell and team for great camerawork. Three million hits can't be wrong!
DIRECTOR
I thought the simple idea behind this video was really beautiful, and enjoyed the challenge of capturing the whole piece in one take. The male dancer was actually a last minute replacement and had never been on camera before. At first he felt rather awkward in the limelight, but after a bit of work he was able to deliver this awesome, unforgettable performance. The idea of bookending the piece on the dancer's hand came on the day of shooting and works perfectly. Massive thanks to Simon Oxley for putting it all together and Rik Burnell and team for great camerawork. Three million hits can't be wrong!
MARKETS.COM - TEXTBOOK FINISH
COMMERCIAL
DIRECTOR
Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott from Arsenal FC star in this commercial for Markets.com.
Nick directed the footballer segment with the Arsenal stars and the ever wonderful Jez Small. (veritable scholar and man of wax!)
DIRECTOR
Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott from Arsenal FC star in this commercial for Markets.com.
Nick directed the footballer segment with the Arsenal stars and the ever wonderful Jez Small. (veritable scholar and man of wax!)
REALITY MINE
FILM
DIRECTOR | WRITER
I based Reality Mine on the fascinating Pinter play 'One For The Road'. I wanted to explore the theme of power, what constitutes it and how it can be abused. I was particularly interested in the tense dialogue that forms the meat of the story. In just a few minutes our protagonists world is turned upside down as the screws are turned on him and he finds out what sort of man he really is.
DIRECTOR | WRITER
I based Reality Mine on the fascinating Pinter play 'One For The Road'. I wanted to explore the theme of power, what constitutes it and how it can be abused. I was particularly interested in the tense dialogue that forms the meat of the story. In just a few minutes our protagonists world is turned upside down as the screws are turned on him and he finds out what sort of man he really is.
NCC Badge of Approval
COMMERCIAL
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
Che Watson was a charm to work with in this simple-but-effective multi-platform promotional piece for NCC.
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
Che Watson was a charm to work with in this simple-but-effective multi-platform promotional piece for NCC.
I CAN DO IT MYSELF!
COMMERCIAL | LEGO® Juniors
DIRECTOR | CO-WRITER
I wanted to explore the difficulty of the Mum-life balance with this film and create something a little different. I used camera movement and sound design to create an abrupt change towards the end, helping to tell the story.
DIRECTOR | CO-WRITER
I wanted to explore the difficulty of the Mum-life balance with this film and create something a little different. I used camera movement and sound design to create an abrupt change towards the end, helping to tell the story.
DANCERS!!!
FILM
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
I really enjoyed exploring the unabashed exploitative cynicism of the 'Producer', and decided to edit it together with jump cuts to bring out his frenetic, spewing ideas and energy. The result is quite simply... DANCERS!!!
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
I really enjoyed exploring the unabashed exploitative cynicism of the 'Producer', and decided to edit it together with jump cuts to bring out his frenetic, spewing ideas and energy. The result is quite simply... DANCERS!!!
OVER THE TOP
FILM
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
Inspired by Python's character rather than gag-driven comedy, I love how all the characters here talk at cross-purposes until the unsettling denouement. Shot on location in a recreated trench system with all the bits, the film has a strong historical verisimilitude - until it all goes a bit silly....
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
Inspired by Python's character rather than gag-driven comedy, I love how all the characters here talk at cross-purposes until the unsettling denouement. Shot on location in a recreated trench system with all the bits, the film has a strong historical verisimilitude - until it all goes a bit silly....
TRIUMPH OF HOPE
FILM
DIRECTOR | EDITOR
Using existing footage I really wanted to explore the key theme of hope in this mood piece for the now shot Forget Me Not. I was able to draw on footage from some of the key influences for the film, both thematically and visually, specifically Nightcrawler, The Bicycle Thieves and The Mission, films I'm particularly fond of.
DIRECTOR | EDITOR
Using existing footage I really wanted to explore the key theme of hope in this mood piece for the now shot Forget Me Not. I was able to draw on footage from some of the key influences for the film, both thematically and visually, specifically Nightcrawler, The Bicycle Thieves and The Mission, films I'm particularly fond of.
THE RIGHT FIT!
COMMERCIAL | LEGO® Juniors
DIRECTOR
I was really pleased that the cast for this film gelled so well together. They worked really well as a family and each were able to bring little comedy moments to the film to give it plenty of positivity and warmth.
DIRECTOR
I was really pleased that the cast for this film gelled so well together. They worked really well as a family and each were able to bring little comedy moments to the film to give it plenty of positivity and warmth.
UNDERWATER DREAMS
MUSIC PROMO | MODULUS
CO-DIRECTOR | CO-WRITER
I really enjoyed exploring the different ways purely orchestral music could be represented on film, and the challenge of linking very different pieces of music into a unified whole. With French New Wave elements, macro details, Tarkovsky-esque weirdness and liberal dashes of multilayering and colour filtering, I love how this all came together.
CO-DIRECTOR | CO-WRITER
I really enjoyed exploring the different ways purely orchestral music could be represented on film, and the challenge of linking very different pieces of music into a unified whole. With French New Wave elements, macro details, Tarkovsky-esque weirdness and liberal dashes of multilayering and colour filtering, I love how this all came together.
STENCIL PINKY’S ADVENTUROUS ADVENTURES
FILM
DIRECTOR | WRITER
Inspired by shows such as Thunderbirds, Tin Tin and Despicable Me, I packed this project with crazy ideas and funky gadgets. The 3-D animation brings it all to life with loads of beautiful little touches.
DIRECTOR | WRITER
Inspired by shows such as Thunderbirds, Tin Tin and Despicable Me, I packed this project with crazy ideas and funky gadgets. The 3-D animation brings it all to life with loads of beautiful little touches.
THE CHILD
FILM
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
I'm fascinated by oddball characters and this sketch serves up a beauty. With a slice of Fast Show style humour, I love how Sebastian is so wrapped up in his own little world he can hardly recognise the real one.
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR
I'm fascinated by oddball characters and this sketch serves up a beauty. With a slice of Fast Show style humour, I love how Sebastian is so wrapped up in his own little world he can hardly recognise the real one.
BRITAIN TODAY - WELSHMEN: INVINCIBLE?
FILM
DIRECTOR | CO-WRITER | EDITOR
I asked animator - and Welshman - James Ballard to take a break from serious things and help out on this little piece of funny. The aliens were his idea...
Part of a series of pieces I directed for online web magazine Britain Today.
DIRECTOR | CO-WRITER | EDITOR
I asked animator - and Welshman - James Ballard to take a break from serious things and help out on this little piece of funny. The aliens were his idea...
Part of a series of pieces I directed for online web magazine Britain Today.
TED BURNS - SEARCH FOR SANTA: EPISODE 01
FILM
DIRECTOR | EDITOR
We crammed this show with pun-tastic one-liners and rib-tickling characters, poking fun everywhere at everyone. The result still has me chuckling.
This is the first of a 25-part web series released one-a-day during Advent. The rest of the series is available on Ted Burns Official at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TedBurnsOfficial
DIRECTOR | EDITOR
We crammed this show with pun-tastic one-liners and rib-tickling characters, poking fun everywhere at everyone. The result still has me chuckling.
This is the first of a 25-part web series released one-a-day during Advent. The rest of the series is available on Ted Burns Official at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TedBurnsOfficial
OCD
FILM
DIRECTOR | EDITOR
Using existing footage I wanted to expose just how widespread OCD is and how destructive it can be. I was fascinated by how similar peoples' experiences are yet how isolating it is, and brought all the elements together with this theme in mind.
DIRECTOR | EDITOR
Using existing footage I wanted to expose just how widespread OCD is and how destructive it can be. I was fascinated by how similar peoples' experiences are yet how isolating it is, and brought all the elements together with this theme in mind.
When Harry & Sally Met Steve
FILM
WRITER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR
There has never been a more enthusiastic and happy Peeping Tom as the Steve of this sketch. His inane grin makes me chuckle every time I see it.
Great performances all round as well in this frivolous piece of fun.
WRITER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR
There has never been a more enthusiastic and happy Peeping Tom as the Steve of this sketch. His inane grin makes me chuckle every time I see it.
Great performances all round as well in this frivolous piece of fun.
THE TYRANT'S CUP
FILM
WRITER | DIRECTOR
The quest for the world's greatest tyrant is about to go world-war-wide!
Six tyrants, but only one competition: The Tyrant's Cup.
WRITER | DIRECTOR
The quest for the world's greatest tyrant is about to go world-war-wide!
Six tyrants, but only one competition: The Tyrant's Cup.
BILL'S HERE
COMMERCIAL | OPOWER
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
It was fabulous working with the multi-award winning funny woman Samantha Baines and equally brilliant Sean Browne on this spot for OPower. It has partly unscripted and has a lovely offhand, real feel.
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
It was fabulous working with the multi-award winning funny woman Samantha Baines and equally brilliant Sean Browne on this spot for OPower. It has partly unscripted and has a lovely offhand, real feel.
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