SELECTED FILMS
Don't Turn Around
Horror | 3min 20sec | 2025
Don’t Turn Around is a short horror film entirely created independently, with me serving as writer, director, cinematographer, editor, colourist and sound designer. The story follows a young girl experiencing a terrifying encounter late at night. The film was made to develop my technical skills, including colour grading and sound design, using a Sony A7 III with RS3 Pro gimbal and SmallRig handles. S-Log footage was converted to Rec.709 and graded with a blue night time tint to heighten suspense. The immersive sound design, including footsteps and underwater drowning effects, was crafted from scratch to enhance tension. The underwater sequence was captured with a GoPro Hero 12, while editing and grading were completed in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. With no dialogue, the film is accessible to a global audience and has received over 44,000 views on YouTube, with engagement from countries including India and Pakistan, demonstrating the impact of visual storytelling and independent filmmaking.
Role: Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colourist, Sound Designer – independent production
Synopsis: A girl hears noises at night, investigates the attic, and encounters a mysterious figure, culminating in a chilling drowning scene.
Purpose / Message: Practice colour grading, sound design, and independent filmmaking.
Equipment: Sony A7 III, RS3 Pro gimbal, SmallRig handles, Zoom H1n, DJI Mini 2, GoPro Hero 12
Editing / Colour Grading: Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve
Techniques / Highlights: Gimbal shots, underwater filming, immersive sound design, blue night-time tint, no dialogue
Challenges: Underwater filming and transferring GoPro footage
Achievements: Over 44,000 YouTube views; accessible globally due to no dialogue
The Journey
Drama | 4min 59sec | 2025
The Journey is a short drama exploring the consequences of drunk driving. The film follows a man whose drinking leads to a tragic car crash involving another family, highlighting the devastating effects of impaired driving. I independently managed all key creative roles, including directing, cinematography, editing, colour grading, sound design, and set design. Filmed using a Sony A7 III, RS3 Pro gimbal, GoPro Hero 12, and DJI Mini 2 drone, I experimented with lighting, colour grading, and immersive sound design, particularly in the car crash sequence. To enhance realism, I built a crash set using scrap car parts, carefully designing the scene to amplify tension while maintaining safety. A behind-the-scenes video is included below, showing my S-Log to Rec.709 colour grading process, camera operation, and overall production workflow, giving viewers insight into my techniques and independent filmmaking process. The film has received excellent feedback for its hard-hitting narrative, demonstrating my ability to combine storytelling, technical proficiency, and practical problem-solving in an independent project.
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colourist, Sound Designer, Set Designer – independent production
Synopsis: A man’s drinking leads to a tragic car crash, exploring the consequences of drunk driving.
Purpose / Message: Highlight the dangers of drunk driving and develop colour grading, sound design, and realistic scene creation.
Equipment: Sony A7 III, RS3 Pro gimbal, GoPro Hero 12, DJI Mini 2 drone, Zoom H1nEditing / Colour Grading: Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve
Techniques / Highlights: Car crash set with scrap parts, immersive sound design, S-Log to Rec.709 grading, drone and gimbal shots, practical lighting, safety-first production
Behind-the-Scenes: Video included below showing editing workflow, camera operation, and production process
Challenges: Safety during crash scenes, coordinating crew, location scouting
Achievements: Positive audience feedback; behind-the-scenes footage showcases technical skill and independent filmmaking
Aftermath
Drama | Simulated News Event | 6min | 2025
Aftermath is a six-minute simulated news-style drama produced as a training resource for UCLan nursing students’ offer-holding events. The film depicts the aftermath of a gas explosion in Preston city centre, featuring a mock news report and an on-scene interview with witness Simon Abram to add realism. I independently managed every creative stage – directing, cinematography, editing, colour grading, sound design and graphics creation. Using a Sony A7 III with Rode lavalier microphones and a Zoom H1n, I captured authentic interviews and crowd reactions. In post-production I designed all news-style graphics, lower thirds, time stamps and animations in Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects before editing in Premiere Pro. To simulate police lighting on location I improvised a DIY rig with blue fairy lights, adding sirens and ambient sounds in post to heighten realism. Coordinating a large cast safely and managing health and safety were key challenges. The film has been screened repeatedly at UCLan offer-holding events and praised for its realism, demonstrating my ability to combine storytelling, technical skill and leadership in an independent production.
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colourist, Sound Designer
Synopsis: A simulated news report of a Preston city centre gas explosion, including an on-scene interview with witness Simon Abram. Produced as a training resource for UCLan nursing students.
Purpose / Message: Create a realistic simulation for student training and develop skills in graphics, sound design, and news-style production.
Equipment: Sony A7 III, Rode Lavalier Microphones, Zoom H1n
Editing / Graphics: Premiere Pro / After Effects / Photoshop / Illustrator
Techniques / Highlights: News-style lower thirds, animated time stamps, realistic sirens and sound effects, simulated police lighting using DIY blue fairy-light rig, large-group coordination and health & safety management.
Challenges: Directing and organising a large group safely; designing believable graphics and lighting quickly on location.
Achievements: Screened repeatedly at UCLan offer-holding events with excellent feedback; showcases independent production, leadership, and realism in simulated scenarios.