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    One of my favourites! #exposurethefilm. . Thought One of my favourites! #exposurethefilm.
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Thought I would post about our colour palette for this film in its current stage before the final grade. Red as we know is an extremely powerful colour used many times in art, culture & films. 
Some of my personal favourite films would be “American Beauty”, “Schindler’s List”, & “In the Mood for Love”. In this film “Exposure” it meant to me suffocation and innocents.
The stark early morning blue hue in the backgrounds helped contrast the character of LILY in the film. I set my kelvin to around 4400 to enhance the HMIs against some of the warmer tones on set and worn by our Actor #AnitaAdamGabay.
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Why the Director @waltzmarina chose the colour red:
“Given the theme of motherhood, I did a lot of research into contemporary representations of ‘Madonna and her Child’ and was particularly drawn to a painting by Marianne Stokes (which features in the film) which served as inspiration for LILY’s dress. Equally, Malevich talks about red and blue as being the most emotional possible combination of colours so in the choice of a mostly red dress, against the continuous backdrop of blue in the set (and water), we are more readily drawn into LILY’s suffering.”
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Director: @waltzmarina 
Cinematographer: @philmoretondop 
Production Design: @jasonsouthgate
Hair & Makeup: @charlottetrendell
Costume: @cierannekennedybell
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Shot on the 35mm @arri @zeisscameralenses #masterprime with the @reddigitalcinema #redhelium camera from @focus24hire.
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#psychologicalthriller #film #colorpalette #colourpalette #colour #red #colourist #setdesign #productiondesign #hairandmakeup #costumedesign #filmmaking #cinematography #cinematographer  #philmoretondop
    On reflection with #CRLS @thelightbridge. . I’v On reflection with #CRLS @thelightbridge.
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I’ve always preferred reflecting & bouncing light from my main source rather than bringing other lamps to do the job. May it be a bit of poly, sometimes painted to reflect a colour or using some radiator reflector foam, there have been many DIY products used. Having recently picked up my own CRLS #c-kitdrive featuring 50cm, 25cm, 15cm & 7cm cine reflectors it is definitely a new favourite lighting tool.
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On the recent film #ExposureTheFIlm I used them quite extensively in most situations.
I also hired some regular 4x4ft optical flat mirrors as I did not have the 100cm size CRLS and couldn’t find them for hire. I originally set up the Arri M40’s shooting at the 4x4ft mirrors & then introduced a new stand to start holding the extra CRLS to bring out other areas in the set I wanted to highlight.
I call this stand a #ReflectorTree, as from this stand I can have many branches with different sized CRLS in position. The use of the different C-Wheels make this quick & safe.
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I later removed one of the 4x4ft mirrors & used the 50cm Diff1 Black. 
The difference was astounding to my eye, the quality of the reflection was sharper (creating harder shadows) but with less harshness. It just looked more organic some how.
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Changing setups during the shoot was a breeze, rather than bringing in different lamps I would just use the original light coming in from the windows and bounce the light inside the set for where I needed it to go. No extra cables!👌
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Later on in the production when working with water & the SFX guys, the reflectors came into play again. They were perfect for these scenarios when safety was a concern with electrics. I could just quickly put these reflectors on a C-Stand and walk them in to bounce my top light back into the Actor.
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I look forward to using these more often, hopefully on every set. If it means I can just use one type of source such as an HMI and not anything else; Tungsten, LED then I’ll get more of a consistent naturalistic colour pallet across a scene.
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#light #reflection #setlife #filmmaking #diffusion #cinematography #cinematographer #philmoretondop
    Exposure // PreViz. #exposurethefilm. . Following Exposure // PreViz. #exposurethefilm.
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Following up from my post before; showing screengrabs from the wrap of this Psychological Thriller film, here are a couple of before and after photos from previz, working with @cinetracer.
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Video 1: Quick introduction video to show what this post is about, working with @cinetracer for preproduction and prep.
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Photo 1: After building the studio buildings dimensions, building the set build, I would then light the space how I would roughly do on the shoot day. This and the next 3 photos show before (shot in @cinetracer) vs after (screen grab from @reddigitalcinema #redhelium shoot day) shot on 35mm. This video was shot on @insta360 #onex.
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Photo 2: Continuation from the shot before, again showing the before and after.
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Photo 3: In the SFX water corridor. It was really important that I prepped these previz shots due to time constraints and safety reasons. It also helped to quickly explain what was needed on set. #beforeandafter.
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Photo 4: The reflection pool. @cinetracer helped me figure out where it was best to place the reflection pool in relation to where the rest of the main set was to be built. Would there be enough space to dolly, light and build the pool? Thankfully yes.
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Photo 5: Once I had built the set I would then take a birdseye photo inside the app and then get to work making my lighting plan. Saves a huge amount of time on the day. You can see from this where the black reflection pool was built (black rectangle, bottom right)
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Previz and good prep work is extremely important to me, even more so on a film shoot that had quite a bit of FX lighting and SFX water. The screen shots from @cinetracer helped towards a shot list that Director @waltzmarina and I discussed in detail to help build the look and eventually an animatic.
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#previz #previzualization #preproduction #lighting #camera #setups #testing. Shot on #35mm @arri @zeisscameralenses @focus24hire #masterprimes. Lighting @keylighthireltd #M40s @thelightbridge #crls #reflective sources, @aputuretech #300dmkii #spotlight #lantern, @shootblue @asteraofficial #titan. #360video #filmmaking #setlife #cinematography #cinematographer #philmoretondop
    Exposure. #exposurethefilm . Recently wrapped on t Exposure. #exposurethefilm
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Recently wrapped on this Psychological Thriller. A few screen-grabs today and over the next couple of days I’ll post some BTS, PreViz and the prep work that came with all that.
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Shot with @focus24hire @arri  @zeisscameralenses #masterprimes on the @reddigitalcinema #redhelium
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The #BTS video in the middle (swipe 👉) was shot on the @insta360 #onex #360 camera.
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Featured in these screen grabs is #AnitaAdamGabay, the other fellow actor is Leander Deeney.
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Director @waltzmarina 
Producer @marcteitler
Production Manager @esztelegdy 
Cinematographer @philmoretondop 
Production Designer @jasonsouthgate
Art Director @afrazamara 
Hair & Makeup @charlottetrendell 
Costume @cierannekennedybell 
1st AD @trevor.kaye.7
Sound @peterpolaksound
Production Runner @bmoreton1
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1st AC - @anildurucamera 
2nd AC - @chinesekato 
Gaffer - #ianstowe
Spark - @jameswlytton 
Spark - #fev
Grip - @auberypascoe
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👏Big thanks to all my crew in particular! 👏
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#lovenarrative #loveart #hardlight #filmmaking #35mm @redcamerausers #8k @aputuretech #aputure #300dii #almc #almw #spotlight lighting with @thelightbridge #crls @keylighthireltd #lighting @chapmanleonarduk #hybriddolly #behindthescenes #360video @artem_sfx #water #setbuild #cinematography #cinematographer #philmoretondop
    Working with @artem_sfx on film “The Void”. . Working with @artem_sfx on film “The Void”.
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@otterdrysuits #drysuit on and working with a torrent of water and fire hoses coming down a corridor scene. Definitely a highlight in my cinematography!
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Thanks to @shootblue for the @asteraofficial Titan tubes. The SFX corridor scenes had 20 tubes, making an awesome lighting chase sequence down the corridor whilst making sure cast and crew were safe with their IP65 rating.
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The #scubacam from @brownianmotionrental worked perfectly maintaining wireless video and focus throughout the rain and water.
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More BTS to come from this film soon. #sfx #thevoid #filmmaking #water. Shot on @reddigitalcinema #redhelium. #BTS on @insta360 #onex #360video with #venturecase. #behindthescenes #setlife #cinematography #cinematographer #philmoretondop
    @tiktok advert finally released! Also some behind @tiktok advert finally released! Also some behind the scenes, from pre-viz to shoot day!
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1.) 60s #tiktok advert shot on #redhelium with #masterprimes.
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2.) BTS Photo setting up tracks. Photo credit @anildurucamera.
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3.) Getting ready for a tracking shot following the actor walking down under the full length of lights above. Myself on the @chapmanleonarduk #hybridiiiplus. Classy blue shoe covers! Photo credit @anildurucamera.
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4.) The camera rig! #camerasetup = Red Helium with @focus24hire Master Primes. @BrightTangerine #strummerdna, #TitanArm, 19mm bridgeplate system. @rtmotion #latitude system. Photo credit @chinesekato.
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5.) Looking down the line of the Titan gates.
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6.) Lights up and track down. First setup of the day. Now with the @asteraofficial #titantubes in place. Titans supplied by @shootblue. These tubes are pretty amazing in what they can do, just be prepared and test the app!
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7.) Initial lighting setup was planned and tested in @cinetracer, a program made by @cinematographydb. It has recently come out on OSX and I can really see the potential of this app. 👌
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8.) Video #timelapse #prelight day! Essentially a 36ft x 12ft soft-box light with 10 space lights in it. Huge effort went into this from my regular lighting team! Worked like a charm. 
Gaffer: Ian Stowe.⚡️Big thanks to @keylighthireltd for providing the lighting equipment.
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Thanks to all crew involved in this #commercial.
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@filmlights #filmmakersworld #prelighting #spacelight #softbox @3millsstudios. #commercial shot on @reddigitalcinema #redhelium with @arri #masterprimes from @focus24hire. @chapmanleonarduk #hybridIII+. #setlife #bts  #behindthescenes #timelapse #soundtrack #scavenging by @lematos. #cinematography #cinematographer #philmoretondop 🎥
    Great to be asked back to teach at the NFTS for “Character of Place” for my 3rd year. #visitingtutor #teaching #cinematography.
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Character of Place is a workshop the 1st year #cinematographers do with the directing #animators and #productiondesigner students. Within the 2 weeks module 8 groups take turns to create a still photo in 8hrs which shows ‘Character of Place’. After this they then have under 2 days to animate a #pixelation within their built sets.
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Video - #timelapse of 2 groups building, set dressing, lighting and taking their still photo all within 8hrs. Shot on the @insta360 #onex #360 camera.
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Still Photos:
1.) @kitrmac 
2.) @arushi.chugh 
3.) @josephalexanderguy 
4.) @jamietouche 
5.) @taylorshulin 
6.) @ebbahult 
7.) @huttusensonja 
8.) @charliejenkinsdop
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Congratulations to all students involved in this years photos and pixelation films! 🎥👍
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@nftsfilmtv @nftscinematography #teaching #cinematography #filmmaking #filmschool #nfts #animation #setdesign #artdepartment #miseenscene #photography #lighting #depth #colourcontrast #storytelling #360photo #360timelapse #cinematographer #philmoretondop
    Behind the scenes, from pre-viz to shoot day! . . Behind the scenes, from pre-viz to shoot day!
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1.) Initial lighting setup was planned and tested in @cinetracer, a program made by @cinematographydb. It has recently come out on OSX and I can really see the potential of this app. 👌
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2.) Video #timelapse #prelight day! Essentially a 36ft x 12ft soft-box light with 10 space lights in it. Huge effort went into this from my regular lighting team! Worked like a charm. 
Gaffer: Ian Stowe.⚡️Big thanks to @keylighthireltd for providing the lighting equipment.
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3.) #shootday, lights up and track down. First setup of the day. Now with the @asteraofficial #titantubes in place. Titans supplied by @shootblue. These tubes are pretty amazing in what they can do, just be prepared and test the app!
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4.) Final photo, looking down the line of the Titan gates.
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More set photos & screen grabs to come from this #commercial shoot!
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@filmlights #prelighting #spacelight #softbox @3millsstudios. #commercial shot on @reddigitalcinema #redhelium with @arri #masterprimes from @focus24hire. @chapmanleonarduk #hybridIII+. #setlife #bts  #behindthescenes #timelapse #soundtrack #scavenging by @lematos. #cinematography #cinematographer #philmoretondop 🎥
    I missed Thursday, so this is officially #Flashbac I missed Thursday, so this is officially #FlashbackFriday of a #Commercial shoot for @aplaceinthesunofficial back in April ‘18. Filming on the @reddigitalcinema #redhelium with @arri #alura 18-80mm zoom.
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We have two setups in one shot. Starting at the greenscreen we then track and follow presenter @jasmineharman to the kitchen scene.
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I took this #360 video from this angle so I could show the lighting setup. Starting with the green screen we have the @aputuretech #300d with the #bigdome softbox for key on our presenter. Really do love this s-mount on this light, so many available accessories. Backlight was the very versatile @dplumi 3x1 bi-colour light with all important eggcrate. Lighting the greenscreen was the @cineolighting HS light. A 2nd #trucolour HS light with softbox was used for the 2nd setup as key. We then used lots of negative fill to shape the space.
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@redcamerausers @redcinemaclub #redepicw #8k #ipp2 #commercial #filming @thecottonstore #360video @insta360official #360one @chapmanleonarduk #cobradolly @lcalightscamera #cineohs #behindthescenes #cinematographer #cinematography #instagram #instalike #philmoretondop
    #BTS #360 video and stills from a live performance #BTS #360 video and stills from a live performance of @richaustinmusic.
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1 day, 4 songs, 1 shot each, #chasinglight in #autumn. 
Challenging shoot due to using only natural light when possible, chasing time and light throughout the day.
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Shout out to @muratersahins on #Ronin2, long 1 shot takes. 👌
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SHOT ON: @reddigitalcinema #redhelium #8k #27mm #arri #masterprime from @movietech with @tiffencompany #glimmerglass. @djiglobal #ronin2 @readyrig #readyrig
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#onset #derelict #filmlocation #behindthescenes #birdseyeview #360video @insta360 #insta360one #live #acoustic #guitar #musicvideo #promo #livemusic @redcinemaclub @redcamerausers #cinematography #cinematographer #dop #instalike #philmoretondop
    Tests, Tests, #tests. . Test footage from a #comme Tests, Tests, #tests.
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Test footage from a #commercial that I shot for @casimba_official.
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We were looking for that distinctive #snorricam look, but making sure we could see as much of the upper-half of the body as possible. The rather tiny and incredible @Sony #RX0 was our go to choice for this setup, along with the @sailvideosystem #3pvX2. We later tethered the @brownianmotionrental RX0 camera to capture in #4k. Very impressed with this #tiny cameras #DynamicRange.
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A cam for the shoot was the #RedHelium with @movietech  #KowaAnamorphics.
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#filming #tests #commercials #running @sonyalpha @sonyusers @sonycinema #bodyrig #bodycam #red @reddigitalcinema @redcinemaclub @redcamerausers #cinematography #cinematographer #directorofphotography #dop #instagram #instagood #philmoretondop
    Finally a new #showreel for 2018! . This is just a Finally a new #showreel for 2018!
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This is just a #glimpse preview of my commercial and narrative cinematography.
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Visit my website in my bio to see the full length version. This version is shortened for #instagram.
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#2018 #cinematography #showreel #commercials #narrative #shortfilm #featurefilm #cinematographer #directorofphotography #dop  #arri @arri #red @reddigitalcinema @redcinemaclub #lighting #composition #editing #instagood #instalike #philmoretondop
    My first drone flight! . Back in early 2017 I was My first drone flight!
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Back in early 2017 I was back in #NewZealand exploring the non-stop amount of natural beauty that the country has to offer.
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Shot on the @djiglobal #MavicPro using feet extensions and ND filters. I then edited this #4K footage on the @apple #iPadPro with #pinnaclestudiopro.
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Looking forward to going back in Jan ‘19 to further explore the gorgeous sights of both #NorthSouth.
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#travellight #holiday #vacations #filmmaking #cinematography #cinematographer #drone #flysafe @djiglobal @redcamerausers #lovenewzealand @purenewzealand #respectnz  #keepitclean #beach #northisland #airnewzealand @airnz #spiritbay #nz #instagram #instalike #philmoretondop
    Here's looking at you #Malta! Great to get a break Here's looking at you #Malta!
Great to get a break away travelling with friends and seeing the sights.
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#holidays @visitmalta @malta.gozo @valletta2018 #valletta #viewtoakill #007 #instagood #instalike #cinematographer #philmoretondop
    #readytotrack . BTS from the short film Quercus, d #readytotrack
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BTS from the short film Quercus, directed by @waltzmarina. Shot in the lovely park that is Richmond, @theroyalparks. Filmed on the @reddigitalcinema #RedHelium 8K with @cookeoptics S2 Panchros from @brownianmotionrental on the @chapmanuk #cobradolly.
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You can view some of the stills from this shoot from an earlier post back in March.
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@redcamerausers #redepicw #cookevintage #ShortFilm #filming #oaks #richmond #savethetrees #behindthescenes @brighttangerine @chapman_leonard #LookingForwardToCobra2 #cinematographer #cinematography #instagood #instagram #philmoretondop
    #Flying . A still from the @canonuk 7D which I con #Flying
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A still from the @canonuk 7D which I continue to use. A #LensBaby creative aperture was used with a double optics lens to capture this shallow selective depth of field look.
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@seeinanewway #canon7d #50mm @lensbaby_deutschland @lensbaby_love #bringonsummer #sharp #diving #cinematographer #cinematography #instagram #instalike #philmoretondop
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Part of Me

Short / 2020

Philips

Commercial / 2019

Tik Tok

Commercial / 2019

Nutritiously Nicola

TV / 2019

Casimba Casino

Commercial / 2019

MiniClip 8 Ball

Commercial / 2018

Avid Energy

Commercial / 2018

Quercus

Short Film / 2018

Finding Fatimah

Feature / 2017

Golf Clash

Commercial / 2017

Untitled IR

Short Film / 2016

Suicide Note

Short Film / 2016

Private Waltz

Short Film / 2015

Bose

Commercial / 2015

Dyson

Commercials / 2014-2017

Albert

Short Film / 2014

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