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Just like a lot of millennials I was thrown out of university into the real world without much guidance, having to find my feet in the middle of a recession. I took the risky path of freelancing in the film industry in London without much experience, working hand to mouth to pay my rent. Over the next decade I got so all consumed by being on the career treadmill that I forgot why I decided to be a filmmaker in the first place and my mental health and personal life slipped to rock bottom. I n ...
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In Episode 15 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Drew Forsyth, an Award Winning Portrait Photographer working for commercial and advertising clients in the UK and around the world. It is a great episode for aspiring photographers and seasoned pros alike.In this episode Drew and I discuss how he became a photographer and his journey to where he is now…
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In Episode 14 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Louis Lagayette, a Director who is known for directing the feature film Trendy as well as directing and writing many other projects both short and long form.In this episode Louis and I discuss his latest project, a series of 3 music videos for the artist Maes called Réelle Vie. He then shares his journ…
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In Episode 13 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to David Procter, a Cinematographer who is known for shooting Disney's Black Beauty, The Innocents series on Netflix as well as many commercials throughout his career.I also announce the launch of a new lighting diffusion comparison tool in collaboration with ROSCO. It is available online and to save as a…
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In Episode 12 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Jeroen Bogaert, an Assistant Director mainly working on drama film projects in the UK and he's been a colleague on a number of films. In the episode Jeroen shares what an Assistant Director's job role is and why it is so important to the success of a film.We also discuss keeping calm under pressure and…
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In Episode 11 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Emily Carlton, a screenwriter, journalist and producer who is also one of the cofounders of the Breaking Through The Lens initiative that connects female and non-binary filmmakers to finance at film markets. Emily is so humble and amusing in the way she discusses her career that her honest take on her …
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In Episode 10 of Vision & Graft I'm chatting to Hannah Lee, a designer I've had the pleasure of working alongside on a variety of projects over the last ten years and for the ten years prior to that we went to college and school together. Hannah is someone I've often gone to for professional advice and she has a great deal of career wisdom to share…
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In Episode 9 of Vision & Graft I'm chatting to a good mate and a long time mentor Chris Fergusson. He's a cinematographer and photographer based in the UK and you can find links to his work at the bottom of this page.During the conversation Chris talks about his photography project Lost in Process. He is selling a zine for the project that is avail…
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In Episode 8 of Vision & Graft I'm sharing part 2 of the conversation I had with director and all round creative, Jack Howard. You can find links to some of his work that we discuss at the bottom of this page. If you haven't heard Part 1 of our conversation be sure to listen back to it in episode 7.Jack currently hosts a podcast on Amazon Prime cal…
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In Episode 7 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to a director I have worked with on a number of occasions, Jack Howard. He describes himself as a 'director of things' and his work is certainly wide ranging. You can find links to some of his work that we discuss at the bottom of this pageJack currently hosts a podcast on Amazon Prime called the screen te…
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In Episode 6 of Vision & Graft I'm talking to Alexia Kombou! She's a multi award winning voice over artist who has worked with many of the worlds top leading brands. She mainly works in commercials and you've likely heard her on your radio and TV as I often find myself caught by surprise as she suddenly starts talking in my car or living room.In th…
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In Episode 5 of Vision & Graft I chat to Caroline De Moraes, a sports reporter and presenter based in the UK. Caroline has worked for BT Sport, ITV, Eurosport, Channel 4, Redbull and BBC sport amongst many other broadcasters and production companies.Caroline begins the episode by explaining how she found herself presenting despite it not being her …
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In Episode 4 of Vision & Graft I chat to Diandra Ferreira, a hair and make up designer based in the UK. Diandra and I have worked together on a number of occasions including on on our first feature film, Trendy.We begin the episode by discussing whether we see our roles as a career, a calling or a job and what these terms mean to us and our career …
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In Episode 003 of Vision & Graft I sit down to talk to Karen Sandoval Engler, a Mexican actress based in Texas who I have collaborated with on a number of occasions including as the cinematographer on her first short film #Disconnected.We begin by talking about how we met and reflect on the reception that Vision & Graft has had. We discuss the conc…
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