Résumé

Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Selected by MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) as a funded recipient for my VR180 film tackling youth violence, thanks to a proven track record creating authentic, impactful films for and with young people.
• Led creative direction, casting, filming and editing of a powerful immersive story centred on the complex realities facing young Londoners involved in knife crime.
• Worked hand-in-hand with young writers, community leaders, and youth actors to create content that now supports frontline youth workers and educators in London.
• The project has helped spark meaningful dialogue around trauma, peer pressure, and safer choices, with particular resonance among Black British and minority ethnic communities.

Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Created powerful promotional films highlighting Phoenix’s innovative approach to reducing youth violence in Leicester.

• Worked closely with frontline youth workers and programme leaders to capture authentic, community-led narratives.

• Filmed interviews, real sessions, and documentary-style footage to reflect the emotional depth and effectiveness of the programme.

• Crafted an uplifting visual style that balanced hope with realism, ensuring the final videos resonated with both funders and local communities.

• Supported the programme’s funding, visibility, and outreach efforts by producing compelling content with real impact.

• Helped position Phoenix as a model of preventative, youth-centred intervention in the UK.

Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Produced a series of vibrant short films showcasing free holiday activities and meals provided to young people across Islington.

• Highlighted the joy, safety, and creativity of local provision — from sports and art clubs to cooking and nature sessions.

• Captured heartfelt interviews with children, parents, and programme staff to demonstrate the initiative’s social and emotional impact.

• Created content that helped promote the HAF scheme to funders, stakeholders, and families — supporting continued engagement and investment.

• Filmed across multiple community venues, adapting to different environments while maintaining a consistent visual style.

• Delivered engaging, inclusive edits optimised for social media and council-wide communication channels.

Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Developed a series of films that celebrated physical and mental wellness for marginalised youth and elders across North London.
• Helped strengthen funding bids and policy case studies by delivering emotionally engaging, evidence-backed media assets.

Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Directed and produced branded Masterclasses with leading experts and thought leaders, shot with premium audio-visual quality.
• Created sleek, high-conversion course videos that helped educate thousands across platforms, from personal development to business skills.

Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Created dynamic video content promoting youth safety and social care initiatives across the borough.
• Films captured the resilience, vibrancy, and diversity of the local youth population, helping increase access to vital services.
• Often embedded in communities to ensure young people had agency and authorship over the stories being told.

Director / Editor

• Produced a narrative-driven film exploring the value of safe spaces for young people in high-risk urban environments.

• The project was co-written with local youth and informed by real experiences of street violence, fostering empathy and understanding among viewers.

• Screened at multiple youth centres and featured in educational toolkits.

• In Vietnam, travelled from Saigon to Hanoi, photographing local communities and daily life in a rapidly changing country.
• In Thailand, undertook personal photo-documentary work capturing minority groups, migrant communities, and grassroots initiatives in Bangkok and Ayutthaya.
• Delivered work that centres dignity, truth, and voice—with a focus on social justice, economic inequality, and everyday heroism.

Multi-Cam Recording / Editing

• Filmed and edited Bernie Sanders’ high-profile Brighton appearance, focused on inequality and democracy.

• Delivered a high-quality, multi-camera production with clean audio and cinematic visuals.

• Worked to a tight turnaround, enabling rapid post-event distribution across digital platforms.

• Helped extend the event’s reach to global audiences, adding long-term value for the client.

• Supported brand positioning for How To Academy as a host of world-renowned thought leaders.

• Interviewed and filmed young people participating in diversion programmes.
• Delivered raw, emotional, and uplifting content that helped these institutions demonstrate impact to stakeholders and secure ongoing funding.

• Created short-form documentaries that connected London’s underrepresented youth with local heritage and cultural memory.
• Made historic landmarks feel relevant and accessible to a new generation of city dwellers.

Director / Editor

• Commissioned to create a celebratory and inclusive short film showcasing community involvement in the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.

• Captured intergenerational tree-planting events, spotlighting the environmental and social unity of London’s neighbourhoods.

• The film was screened at Jubilee events and shared widely on civic platforms.

• Worked closely with their communications team to produce vibrant, empowering media that challenged stereotypes about Camden’s youth.
• Brought visibility to grassroots organisations supported by the Foundation through authentic, youth-led storytelling.

• Produced multiple projects ranging from annual showcases to introspective youth stories.
• Helped amplify young voices and community pride through creative visual storytelling, including during Summerversity, Youth Voice events, and intergenerational projects.

Commercial Fitness Videos – Director / Editor

• Shot and edited a series of high-impact promotional videos for Metrobox, a boutique boxing gym.

• Crafted visuals that reflected the gritty energy of the space and its appeal to London’s diverse fitness community.

• Helped attract new members and secure media coverage.

Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Produced an uplifting short film highlighting the transformative impact of Breakin’ Convention’s drama workshops for young people in Islington.

• Captured dynamic footage of creative sessions, rehearsals, and performances led by professional theatre practitioners.

• Filmed candid interviews with young participants, mentors, and organisers to convey personal growth, confidence-building, and creative expression.

• Showcased how the project provided a safe, inspiring space for local youth — particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Delivered a heartfelt, engaging edit used by Islington Giving to raise awareness, secure future funding, and celebrate the power of arts-based youth work.

• Filmed high-profile global leadership summits, corporate conferences, and expert interviews with fast turnaround and premium polish.
• Maintained strong storytelling elements even in commercial contexts, helping brands connect with purpose-driven audiences.

• Documented climbing and adventure programmes that introduced at-risk youth to new environments and mentorship.
• Films successfully increased engagement from both volunteers and funders, and contributed to growing partnerships (e.g., Arc’teryx).
• Portrayed a narrative of possibility—showing how confidence and self-worth can be built through trust, nature, and support.

Multi-Cam Recording / Editing

• Filmed and edited powerful talks featuring Dr. Gabor Maté focusing on trauma and healing.

• Created high-quality deliverables suitable for wide public distribution and promotional use.

• Delivered same-day social media edits and full-length versions for partners including How To Academy and international campaign groups.

• Produced cinematic event coverage for world-renowned speakers, including Ruby Wax, Akala, Microsoft CEO Brad Smith, Slavoj Žižek, Stephen Fry and other thought leaders.

• Delivered polished multi-camera edits optimised for YouTube and paid streaming audiences.

• Captured engaging behind-the-scenes footage and audience interactions to enhance storytelling.

• Maintained a consistent visual identity across multiple productions, reinforcing the client’s premium brand.

• Supported fast post-production turnarounds while maintaining high editorial standards.

• Helped grow How To Academy’s digital reach and archive of educational content.

• Directed travel videos and cultural content highlighting the richness of Caribbean identity beyond tourism.
• Captured vibrant street scenes, music, local legends, and untold stories to bring authenticity and depth to regional campaigns.