Dr Who, 60 Years – Editing Credit (2024)
This film was commissioned by Delia Derbyshire Day to celebrate the pioneering work of the electronic music composer, Delia Derbyshire. Chronicling the creation of Dr Who's theme tune, it explored Delia's work in the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. The film was co-created with three hundred children from primary schools across Manchester.
Learn more about Delia Derbyshire here:
https://deliaderbyshireday.com/
Everywhere and Nowhere – Cinematography Credit (2023)
Everywhere and Nowhere is a collaboration between the National Trust and the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries that explores little-known and previously untold histories of disability from across the Trust. This pioneering film spotlights 10 fascinating stories, objects and sites with connections to histories of disability from the Trust’s buildings and landscapes, and collections and historical records.
Find out more here:
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/everywhere-and-nowhere
Creative Futures – Filming and Editing Credit (2023)
I created this short film for Manchester Art Gallery's Creative Futures programme. I worked with Meg, a talented illustrator and Creative Futures member, to bring to life her experiences of visiting the gallery. Meg drew the wonderful illustrations, which I animated for the film, in addition to writing and performing it's narration. This film can be viewed at Manchester Art Gallery as part of a larger film showcasing the perspectives of other Creative Futures members.
Lily Kwok's Chicken Curry – Directing Credit (2022)
Lily Kwok's Chicken Curry is currently on display in the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery at Manchester Museum. The film explores the rich history of a dish that is served by the Sweet Mandarin Restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Helen Tse co-owns Sweet Mandarin with her sisters, Lisa and Janet. In this short film, she shares the story of her grandmother's migration to Middleton and the dish that she created along the way.
Ales & Alleyways: Andy's Stories of Pubs – Directing Credit (2020)
Ales and Alleyways is a video tour that I created for Invisible Manchester as a volunteer. Invisible Manchester is a social enterprise offering walking tours of the city, guided by individuals who have experienced homelessness. I worked closely with tour guide, Andy, during the pandemic to highlight the rich histories behind some of Manchester's most iconic public houses.
Please consider going on Andy's tour! You can book your place or lean more about Invisible Manchester's fantastic work from the link below.
https://invisible-cities.org/manchester-walking-tours/