Comical little characters Sheep. A calm, knowing persona. Happily munching grass and strolling around their fields. That is until spring arrives! That ... (More)

Comical little characters Sheep. A calm, knowing persona. Happily munching grass and strolling around their fields. That is until spring arrives! That heavy winter coat that served so well during the cold snap, must now be removed. Sheep don’t much like being sheared, here’s a few alternatives to the traditional methods. (Less)

We made this animation as a wedding gift for our friends, Ding & Ong. This fairy tale is based on their love story. You may think that some part doesn't ... (More)

We made this animation as a wedding gift for our friends, Ding & Ong. This fairy tale is based on their love story. You may think that some part doesn't make any sense... trust me, it does!. (Less)

Alone is a short fiction film I wrote and Directed for my Edit Own Programme Unit for my HND Film and Television Course. The film and accompanying ... (More)

Alone is a short fiction film I wrote and Directed for my Edit Own Programme Unit for my HND Film and Television Course. The film and accompanying paperwork formed a 1/15th of the entire requirement for passing the course. The Film has won two awards at the Edinburgh Cine and Video Society:

Lizar's Trophy - Best Overall Film In Compet*tion

Waverly Plate - Best Fiction Film. (Less)

“Do you know the art of auctioneering...? “Auction Day” captures a precious national asset that may soon disappear. Filmed in Wales in the UK the ... (More)

“Do you know the art of auctioneering...?

“Auction Day” captures a precious national asset that may soon disappear. Filmed in Wales in the UK the film shows a community of farmers, sheep dealers and auctioneers on ‘market day’.

Farmers with storybook faces nod, wink and send secret signals to the auctioneer. They are 21st century shepherds with a heritage rooted in biblical times. Dealers with canny eyes shake hands and heads, looking for bargain lots.

Bewildered sheep are offloaded from trucks and trailers to be prodded, preened and then pushed into the sales arena. Their teeth, wool, the shape of their heads and their pedigree are all carefully assessed before the bidding begins.

Finally, the sold ewes and rams are packed into vans and are on their way to new home ground. Their lambs will survive tough lives in the high hills and mountains and will be coming to another “Auction Day” next year to continue the farmers cycle that holds the countryside as a unique national asset.

In the film, the relationship between farmer and wily auctioneer, part of a long heritage of symbiotic friendships, is delightfully revealed in humorous cameos. The gentle auctioneer, Meirion Morris, tells his “sheep tales” with delightful charm.

Total running time 17 mins.

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How the sheep outsmarted a gluttonous boy.