aDoddle: Connecting Communities One Click at a Time 2024

Here is another video I produced for aDoddle in which I was responsible for the entire creative process. Given the overwhelmingly positive feedback received – I expect to continue adding value to the aDoddle brand in the future, boosting engagement and awareness of their services.

aDoddle: Mapping Your Impact 2024

After producing video content as part of the initial brief with aDoddle, I was invited back by the founder of the organisation on an individual basis to head more video content that further conveyed the impact of their services across the UK. In this role, I was responsible for the entire creative process from scripting, narrating, editing and graphics.

aDoddle: Introduction Video 2024

Myself and some fellow students were tasked with creating a digital campaign for the community mapping charity aDoddle. As part of the experience we created a diverse range of content including the introductory video here to enhance social engagement for the organisation.

SSD Dancing Around the World: Show Reel 2023

I was asked to film a production put on by Sammy’s School of Dance called ‘Dancing Around the World‘. In addition to filming the show, I was also tasked with editing together a short highlights reel which could be used to promote the business through both their Facebook page and Youtube channel. 

Gateway Church: Launch Video 2022

After creating a well received introduction video for Gateway, I was invited back to create another piece for the church. This time I was tasked with creating a launch video which would mark the merging of Gateway Waterside with its sister site in Fareham. The Video was then premiered at the Launch event where it was showcased at the venue and live to their Facebook community page.    

SSD Awards Evening: Highlights Video 2021

I was asked to film an awards ceremony and showcase for Sammy’s School of Dance which was to be edited down into a short highlights reel. The video was then used to promote the business through both their Facebook page and Youtube channel. 

Gateway Church: Introductory Video  

Following a client brief with a local Church here in Southampton, I was tasked to create a promotional video for their community Facebook page. The premise of the video was to introduce the new site pastors, giving an insight into their testimonies, values and family life. Gateway church itself has well over 400 members, as well as a connecting church in Fareham. 

Solent University: Year 3

Keep the Faith: Documentary 2021

In a world full of violence and hatred it can be hard to escape to a place of peace and tranquility… Across the world many people find solace through a belief system, whether that be spiritual or strong belief in certain principles or ideologies. This is my journey in understanding why people follow, turn or adopt these types of beliefs, and how it ultimately changes their lives.

Solent University: Year 2

'A Stage of Colour': Highlights 2019

Following a client brief I had to film a dance show called ‘A Stage of Colour’, for Sammy’s School of Dance. I then had to edit together an hour of material to put onto DVDs for the students and their parents. To accompany this job I was also tasked to create a short highlights reel, which showcases in short form what I was tasked to do. 

Street Support: Behind the Scenes of Society of St James

As part of my freelancing unit for Solent Creatives, myself and a small crew had the opportunity to create a 3 minute documentary for Society of St James. The video was then shown at a city-wide partnership conference held at Solent University which we attended. The video itself was made to raise awareness for the organisation and the ever growing problem of homelessness in Southampton.

War of the Words: Documentary

Is the fight for freedom and equality really bringing us closer to one another or pushing us further away? In an ever-changing society, people live in ‘fear’ of being scrutinised for having their own opinion and are increasingly put under pressure in daily situations to adhere to the rules of political correctness. Being part of a society that glorifies reading off of the script, makes us question whether political correctness is only used as a mask to appease the masses?

Darkfest: Concert Highlights

Following a client brief myself and a crew of 6 others headed to Portsmouth to document Darkfest. The event was a cross between contemporary drama & live orchestral music. My role at the event was cinematographer which meant I had to capture both the live performance and sit-down interviews with some of the cast. The editing credit for this highlight video goes to James Tobin.

Solent University: Year 1

Mid-Hants Railway:
Meta Documentary

This short form meta-style (making of) documentary was made in my first year at Southampton Solent University in response to a client brief. We were tasked with promoting the railway and the great opportunities that are presented to university students by getting involved with real client work. 

Bingo Night: Edit

Following an assessment brief, I was tasked with editing together a sequence using rushes from a short comedy sequence called ‘Bingo Night’. The main challenge whilst editing this piece was to demonstrate coherence between multiple stories running parallel to one another. This piece was edited together by myself during my first year at Southampton Solent University.

Rock Climber: Edit

Following an assessment brief, I was tasked with editing together a sequence using rushes from a short factual documentary about rock climbing.The main objective with this piece was to create a coherent sequence from the variety of the footage I had access to. This piece was edited together by myself during my first year at Southampton Solent University.