SHOWREEL: PHANTOMS OF THE FOREST

A steep learning curve lies behind this sixty seconds of footage. Firstly, two months of training, and invaluable assistance, from Planet Earth cameraman Rob Franklin.  Then, four months in the field, painstakingly following the breeding cycles of forest birds and the tracks of Wild Boar.  By June, a large range of species, from Goshawks to Fallow Deer, had been shot in high-definition.

The editing process required learning another new skill.  After a month learning Final Cut Pro, I commissioned a special score from talented Bristol musician Jack Vaughan.  My business partner Katherine helped us to recoup funds from kit hire, and this allowed us to pay for dubbing and a colour grade.  Imperfect as it is, this short film gained me my first meetings with producers, and an entry into the industry.