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Project Description
This short experimental film explores emotional vulnerability and psychological tension through key aspects of film form such as cinematography, editing, and sound design. Close-up shots and quick intercutting help create a sense of intensity and unease, while the use of black and white adds a raw, expressive tone. The film contrasts two performances from the same subject — one calm and one distressed — to show the difference between control and emotional breakdown. Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro, I used repetition, pacing, and a heartbeat sound to build tension and mirror the character’s inner state. Through these choices, the film aims to express emotion visually and sonically, using simple but effective techniques.
This short film follows a man in the midst of a personal crisis whose attempt to end his life is interrupted by a phone call from a plumber. What begins as a mundane misunderstanding about a broken bath tap develops into a strangely comedic interaction, showing how complex and unpredictable human emotions can be. Drawing inspiration from the Coen Brothers’ darkly comedic tone in A Serious Man (2009), I aimed to introduce humour into a moment of despair, balancing discomfort with irony. This project marks a shift in my work from experimental filmmaking toward narrative-driven storytelling, using framing, dialogue, and tonal contrast to explore how humour can coexist with emotional pain and offer a more nuanced portrayal of depression.
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I created this short film for the BFI Young Creatives film competition, responding to the theme “Journey” with a mix of humour and drama. The film follows a young man trying to navigate a maze, and as he becomes more lost and frustrated, the music builds in intensity to mirror his growing confusion. I wanted to take a simple concept and elevate it through pacing, framing, and rhythm — using editing and sound to reflect his psychological state. This project allowed me to explore how camera movement, shot composition, and tonal contrast can turn a physical journey into a cinematic expression of frustration and determination. The competition required us to film in portrait, so using a phone prompted me to think creatively about composition and movement. Working within this format allowed me to experiment with alternative angles and techniques to achieve a dynamic visual style.
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This short experimental piece explores raw human emotion through colour, light, and music choice. The clips feature a series of close-ups of a girl’s shifting expressions, lit by alternating blue and red lighting to visually represent conflicting emotional states. Set to Radiohead’s “Everything in Its Right Place,” the rhythm and tone of the song drives the pacing and atmosphere of the edit. My focus in this project was on editing, lighting, and sound - using minimal narrative but strong audiovisual contrast to evoke mood and internal tension. This project was shot using the school’s Canon EOS 4000D DSLR camera along with a Sony A6400 Gimbal, allowing me to gain hands-on experience with manual settings and cinematic composition.
Short projects
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This is a short clip I made to explore the isolating nature of depression, focusing on film form elements such as composition, cinematography and sound design. The clip would initially be used for the introduction to a film. The starting frame is saturated with warm colours, creating a sense of comfort and joy. This is immediately contrasted with a shift in colour temperature; as the protagonist blows out the candles, the scene transitions to a cold, desaturated palette of blues and greys, visually representing her descent into isolation. This short was also filmed using the school's film camera and I used the editing software Adobe Pro. The high-pitched ringing amplifies the unsettling atmosphere, disorienting the viewer and mirroring the protagonist's fractured mental state. Finally, the breaking of the fourth wall invites the audience to share her sense of isolation, creating a more direct emotional connection and confronting them with her inner turmoil.
Featured Short
"8AM” is a short film exploring a young skinhead boy’s morning routine, capturing his quiet restlessness and sense of disconnection. Shot in black and white, the visual style takes strong inspiration from Mathieu Kassovitz's 'La Haine', using stark contrast and dynamic framing to reflect the character’s internal tension. The electronic soundtrack reinforces this mood, giving the film an urban, rhythmic energy that mirrors his uncertainty. I also drew inspiration from Shane Meadows’ 'This Is England,' particularly in its exploration of youth and skinhead culture, using similar themes to examine identity, belonging, and disillusionment.
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In the edit, I used fast-paced cuts and sharp transitions to create a fragmented rhythm, echoing his unsettled state of mind. The film concludes with him driving off on his motorbike—heading the wrong way—a symbolic gesture that reflects his confusion and search for identity.
Here is my short film for my Film Studies A Level, which earned me an A grade for my final project. The film brings together both the practical and analytical skills I developed throughout the course. To the right, you’ll also find a link to my written evaluation, where I reflect on my creative choices, inspirations, and the production process behind the film.
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Directed by me and created under tight time constraints, Shadowed Intent is a chilling short horror film that uses minimalist storytelling and visual tension to evoke fear. The narrative follows a girl walking alone down a dark alley, with tight framing and dim lighting that emphasize her vulnerability, she appears to be followed by a man, foreshadowing her fate.
A brief flash-forward is used to disrupt narrative continuity and build suspense. The use of Louis Armstrong’s “Jeepers Creepers” creates a strong sense of irony, as the cheerful non-diegetic soundtrack contrasts sharply with the darker visual tone.
Through the combination of long takes, distorted sound design, and strategic close-ups—such as the shot of the crumpled plastic bag—the sequence develops tension and foreshadows the protagonist’s fate.
Cinematic Photography
A series of pictures I’ve taken, exploring composition, lighting, and cinematic framing.
A Personal Statement
For as long as I can remember, I have always been immersed in cinema. Filmmaking is my way of capturing stories and changing ideas into visuals that inspire imagination and evoke emotion.
My ambition is to become a filmmaker, of both documentaries and fiction that push boundaries, explore unconventional narratives and bring lesser-known stories to light, challenging and engaging audiences in meaningful ways.
This passion inspired my choice to study Film Studies at Sixth Form.
As a young child, I found fun through filmmaking. My cousins and I would create horror films which had homemade special effects, dramatic plot twists, and jump scares. These experiences sparked my creativity as I grew older. Now, I make films using professional filming cameras to create films that bring ideas to life - whether it’s horror stories or experimental films.
My love for strange and boundary-pushing cinema fuels my creative ambitions. Some of my favourite directors - David Lynch, Bong Joon-Ho, Martin McDonagh profoundly influenced my creative aspirations as a filmmaker. David Lynch, who bends reality with surreal and taps into the human subconscious, fascinates me for his bold artistic choices that challenge conventions. His dreamlike narratives and psychological themes inspire me to take creative risks.
Similarly, Martin McDonagh’s sharp, character-driven storytelling and morally complex narratives explore themes of guilt and identity. His darkly comedic yet grounded approach to realism deeply resonates with me, as does Bong Joon-Ho's genre-defying social commentary. Bong's films, such as Parasite, illustrate the power of film to reflect and critique society while remaining viscerally engaging. I admire how Bong seamlessly weaves humour into his films, creating lighter moments that make his critiques even more impactful, as seen in Mother and Memories of Murder.
My mum was on the production team of a documentary about Stanley Kubrick, which fascinated me. Her enthusiasm of film rubbed off on me. I love Kubrick's innovative style of cinematography, with circulating cameras dancing smoothly around their subjects, seen in The Shining.
Film Studies has given me the technical skills to analyse cinematic techniques, while also allowing me to explore the social impact of visual media, through learning about cinematography, mise-en-scene, sound design and editing. It has also encouraged me to think critically about crossing between culture, technology, and narrative — understanding how filmmakers use form to reflect and shape the world around them.
I had the extraordinary opportunity to speak at the United Nations as part of a school trip to Geneva in July 2024, hosted by Global Action. I participated in discussions surrounding global human rights violations and environmental issues. This experience reinforced my aspiration to create content that speaks to the struggles of oppressed individuals. It also helped me appreciate the importance of empathy in storytelling — understanding real human experiences before translating them to screen.
In addition, I've signed up to volunteer with my local Green Party, hoping to contribute to the film and media side of their outreach efforts. I'm looking forward to helping create short videos and social media content designed to spread awareness about environmental sustainability and social justice in creative, engaging ways. I'm excited to see how this experience will deepen my understanding of how film can be used as a tool for activism and public engagement, and strengthen my passion for using visual storytelling to make a positive impact. I believe that combining art with purpose gives storytelling a power — the ability to inform, provoke, and inspire change.
During my Film Studies lessons, I loved learning about Guillermo del Toro's Pans Labyrinth and Bong Joon-Ho's Parasite. My best graded essay was on Pans Labyrinth - scoring 93%, exploring the themes and symbolism through the use of mise-en-scene. Another strong essay, I scored 91%, exploring themes of deception and class disparities in Parasite.
In my creative projects, I strive to mix what I've learned in school with cinematic storytelling. Recently, I’ve been experimenting with editing rhythms and lighting to explore how subtle visual cues can alter a viewer’s emotional response.
I really enjoy working collaboratively and being part of a team as collaboration, to me, is at the heart of filmmaking, especially in creative environments where everyone brings different ideas and strengths to the table. I find that teamwork often leads to the most inspiring and unexpected results. I can’t wait to work alongside other departments such as scriptwriters, editors, and cinematographers to bring stories to life from different perspectives.
In short, I would dearly love the opportunity to study Filmmaking at Leeds Beckett, I am eager to learn from industry experts, engage with diverse peers and further my understanding of storytelling's profound power. I hope to graduate from your course equipped to contribute meaningfully to the film industry.