As Creative Director of independent production house Madeby53, I have completed a number of key projects including:- The Caravan (2015)I was commisioned as Director for this major independent film (by Uprising Features) which is currently in post-production, and has secured UK distribution. My role also extended to re-writing script and securing principal team including DIT, HOD, editor, cinematographer and cast.- Girl Shaped Love Drug (2012) -… Show more As Creative Director of independent production house Madeby53, I have completed a number of key projects including:- The Caravan (2015)I was commisioned as Director for this major independent film (by Uprising Features) which is currently in post-production, and has secured UK distribution. My role also extended to re-writing script and securing principal team including DIT, HOD, editor, cinematographer and cast.- Girl Shaped Love Drug (2012) - http://girlshapedlovedrug.comAn independent feature-film set in Manchester which secured international talent including Sacha Dhawan and Dean Andrews with music from The Eels and David Bowie. The film toured the worldwide festival circuit and went-on to claim 5 prestigious international awards, and excellent reviews in global press.- Poor Wee Mee (2010)An independent feature film featuring Tim Booth (lead singer of James) and Michelle Holmes and music from Ivor Novello award winner Ian Livingstone. The film went on to secure independent cinema distribution. Show less

I was the founding Festival Director for the Greater Manchester Film Festival which took place in 2012, and was Manchester's first major international film festival. The event was a huge success with over 5,000 attendees and exclusive events including the European premiere of Madagascar 3. My role also extended to curating film content (studio and independent) for the festival alongside leading the development of partners for fringe activities.

- Programming film and work shop content. - Recruitment of festival board.- Recruitment of volunteers.- Web content delivery.- Raising sponsorship and partnership support.- Securing services and support from the media sector i.e. branding and marketing opportunities.- Working alongside external consultants in the development for SFF’s delivery.- Attending public engagements/speaking in the promotion of SFF.- Planning and… Show more - Programming film and work shop content. - Recruitment of festival board.- Recruitment of volunteers.- Web content delivery.- Raising sponsorship and partnership support.- Securing services and support from the media sector i.e. branding and marketing opportunities.- Working alongside external consultants in the development for SFF’s delivery.- Attending public engagements/speaking in the promotion of SFF.- Planning and coordinating each individual event.- Liaising with talent in the delivery of events. Show less