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Filmmaker & documentary director in Lancashire, telling real stories with heart. Self‑shooting, people‑focused, endlessly curious. Covering the UK.

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29/08/2026

RAIN STOPPED ALL OTHER PLAY TODAY...
...So I’ve been been editing the film version of A SHEPHERD'S YEAR — the project I’ve been producing for the Langcliffe Singers since August last year!

The project was featured on BBC Radio 4’s ON YOUR Farm programme last Sunday morning, and it perfectly captures the spirit of the project — the choir commissioning a composer, the music inspired by farming life in the Dales - so sit back, make yourself a cuppa and have a listen. You'll also hear extracts of the choir's performance I recorded back in July, when the piece was premiered to huge critical acclaim and much joy at Settle Church. This must be what it’s like filming the Proms — albeit on a slightly smaller scale! It's a very beautiful, powerful piece of music.

Anyway, I’m really pleased to report that Caz Graham's lovely programme will be getting another airing at a more civilised hour on Pick of the Week tomorrow tea time 😊.

Once the edit’s complete, the film will have its world premiere at the Victoria Hall, Settle and the whole village will be invited along — a proper celebration to round off an amazing project.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030m6j
- No really - you have to give it a listen - it's LOVELY!

23/08/2026

Just look at that WIDE MORECAMBE BAY SKY 🎥

Last Friday, Nigel Thompson and I spent the day filming and recording interviews with Joseph Earl from Morecambe Bay Partnership for our commissioned podcast and video series on the changing coastline of Morecambe Bay.

At Jenny Brown’s Point we explored how salt marshes form, why they’re so important, and how centuries of human decisions have shaped — and reshaped — this coastline.

During the interview, I set one of my cameras to track Joseph, so it even caught a candid moment of the three of us reviewing my footage — a rare glimpse of me on the other side of the lens 😊.

Joseph is about to move to Norfolk, so we’re glad we managed to catch him before he leaves. His knowledge of the ecosystems around Morecambe Bay — from salt marsh dynamics to shifting shorelines — has shaped so much of this work. Good luck, Joseph, with your next project.

More stories from the Bay coming soon 😊.

Morecambe Bay Podcast

12/08/2026

It's not like work is it?!😊

Up at the crack of dawn. Top of Ingleborough by 8am. 2,000 sheep on the move. Ten farms gathering their flocks.

This has been my office so far this week and it’s all part of my year‑long project with the Langcliffe Singers for their commissioned musical piece A Shepherd’s Year which enjoyed its world premiere in Settle Church last month.

But more about that soon!

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28/07/2026

🎥 Blood Tests Demystified — A Behind‑the‑Scenes Look
What really happens when you have a blood test?

This short film, created for UHMBT and the Patient Centric Sampling Interest Group (PCSIG), follows Principal Clinical Scientist Karen Perkins as she explains the full journey of a blood sample — from preparation, to collection, to high‑tech lab analysis.

🔍 What You’ll See
Why blood tests matter — Around 60–70% of clinical decisions rely on them.
How to prepare — What to pause, avoid, or adjust before your test.
Ways blood can be collected — Venepuncture, capillary sampling, and options for people needing flexible or needle‑free approaches.
Inside the lab — Scanning, centrifuging, robotics, and rapid analysis.
How results reach your clinician — Critical results escalated immediately; most biochemistry tests returned within 24–48 hours.
🔬 Why It Matters
Blood tests feel routine, but the systems behind them are fast, precise, and essential for accurate diagnosis.
This film aims to reduce anxiety, build understanding, and highlight the growing role of patient‑centric sampling, giving people more choice in how their tests are taken.

🎯 Credits
Presented by: Karen Perkins, Principal Clinical Scientist, UHMBT
Produced for: Neil Spooner, Founder & Chair, PCSIG
Film Production: Janine Bebbington, Gorgeous Media

25/07/2026

I spent a fantastic afternoon at Culgaith CE School last week for their 150‑year celebration and the world premiere of RIVER DRIVEN — the film we produced together back in March exploring how water mills harness river power.

The project came together extremely well. It’s always rewarding to watch the final film with the young actors and see their reactions as all the repeated takes, careful positioning, and multiple angles finally reveal the complete story. That moment when the film makes sense is one of the best parts of the process. It's the bit where all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place. It's actually quite a relief when that puzzle comes together!

Huge thanks to Tania and the team at Eden Rivers Trust for commissioning the film, and to the volunteers and trustees at Acorn Bank Watermill who ran the mill during filming. Special thanks to Frances for helping refine the script to ensure the mill’s workings were accurate, and to Malcolm from the North Pennines National Landscape for supporting the workshop and production days. This was a fast‑turnaround project, but we still delivered a polished film with strong production values.

I hadn’t watched it since March, so seeing the film again last week — with a bit of distance — almost felt like viewing someone else’s work. I can tell you - that 'someone else' filmmaker has created another modern masterpiece 😂

27/03/2026

🎬 ON LOCATION AT ACORN BANK MILL WITH CULGAITH PRIMARY SCHOOL

On Tuesday I was back at Acorn Bank Mill near Penrith filming the first part of our drama with the Year 5 and 6 pupils from Culgaith Primary School. We're producing a film about river power and water mills 😊.

Frances and her team had the mill fully running for us, and the working machinery became the backdrop for our young actors. And our word‑perfect actors brought great energy but quickly discovered that filming isn’t that glamorous… By the afternoon the rest of the class joined us for a mill tour and to watch filming in action.

We worked right up to the wire through rain, sleet and plenty of technical head‑scratching — especially because the plan is that our Victorian characters appear to the modern children via an iPad screen. (note to self: keep it simple next time 🤣)

I slept very well that night, I can tell you 😴. Keeping video, sound, continuity and direction all in my head at once honestly feels like the work of a team of ten. And I'm only 5' 2"...

Huge thanks to Malcolm from the North Pennines National Landscape Team for stepping in as assistant director — couldn’t have done it without you 👊🏻.

Next stop: filming our Victorian cast… wish me luck!

North Pennines National Landscape Eden Rivers Trust Acorn Bank Watermill Culgaith CE School

16/03/2026

SMALL DEVICE, BIG DIFFERENCE - INTRODUCING ABIGAIL'S STORY

I love this story! This year I've been working with Dr Karen Perkins and her team at UHMBT's Blood Sciences Department to produce a series of films about Blood! One of the films tells Abi's Story - and it's powerful. In fact... don't read on - just hit PLAY now and have a watch ❤️

Back in January I went out to film Abi and her mum, Heather, as they talked about the years of distress they faced every time Abi needed a blood test. Abi was so needle phobic that even with months of preparation, it was still traumatic for her — something many families of people with learning disabilities will recognise all too well.

And then University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust introduced a pioneering new TAP blood test: a painless, touch‑activated device designed specifically to help people who can’t tolerate needles. Filming Abi and Heather describe the difference this has made was incredibly moving. Their lives — and the lives of so many others — have genuinely been changed by this innovation.

This is such an uplifting story, especially told through film. Working with the Blood Sciences Team at UHMBT, and with Abi and Heather, has been a joy. In these uncertain days, it was heartening to make a film that reflects the ingenuity of people determined to do things differently — and better 😊

13/03/2026

What an incredible Wednesday afternoon at Heysham Golf Club ’s Dementia Golf Café as part of their 'FORE'GET ME NOT Golf Project! The clubhouse was absolutely buzzing — packed full of golfers, carers, families and the amazing volunteers who make this event happen every month.

I feel genuinely lucky to be involved in filming projects that have such a positive impact on people’s lives. While capturing B‑roll, I overheard so many conversations about how much everyone looks forward to the Café and the difference it makes. That sense of community was everywhere.

And despite the force‑ten gales sweeping down the fairways 💨😲, people were still determined to get out there and have a go at driving, pitching and putting. That enthusiasm is exactly what makes this project so special.

These films I’m producing with Nigel Thompson will help Tim and the Dementia Golf Charity roll this initiative out to the other 1,800 golf clubs across the UK. If Wednesday was anything to go by, we definitely bottled some love for this infectious project!

04/03/2026

'FORE'GET ME NOT GOLF
Driving change, one café at a time (Driving...geddit?!) ⛳️

I’m really excited to be working on another local film project at the moment — this time with Heysham Golf Club and the wonderful Dr Tim Barry, who’s leading the Fore’ Get Me Not Golf initiative. It’s a dementia‑friendly golf café that brings people together for gentle activity, connection, and a warm welcome.

Heysham is one of only a handful of clubs in the UK currently running this scheme, and the hope is to roll it out to all 1,800 golf clubs across the country. Being able to capture these early steps — and the impact it’s already having — feels powerful.

It’s also been great to be working with journalist and podcast producer Nigel Thompson again after a little while. Always lovely to catch up and collaborate on projects like these 😊.

I really enjoy connecting with local projects like this one. They remind me how powerful community can be when people come together with kindness and purpose.

Here’s a few 'piece to camera' shots from filming last week with Tim — more to come as the story unfolds. ⛳💛

Heysham Golf Club Alzheimer's Society England Golf Morecambe Bay Podcast

24/02/2026

Hands Up… Who’s Playing Bowls? 🎥💚

I’ve just released a new short film — and this one is personal. In fact it's one of very few of my films in which I star!

Palatine Bowling Club has been part of our community for as long as anyone can remember, and over the last six years we’ve been working hard to bring it back to life as a safe, welcoming, accessible space for everyone. This film tells the story of why Palatine matters, what we’ve achieved so far, and what we still need to do to secure its future.

If the film moves you, please consider donating to our Crowdfunder.
👉 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hands-up-whos-playing-bowls

We’re so close to unlocking vital Sport England match funding — and every single contribution helps us finish the job:

restoring the green
installing benches so the community can sit and natter
purchasing community bowling sets
and creating a space where people of all ages can belong

This project blends everything I care about: community, creativity, and giving people a place to feel proud of. Thank you for supporting local spaces, local stories, and the people who keep them going.

💚 Let’s make sure Palatine thrives for generations to come.

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