Screen South have just opened applications for the next music video programme.
I took part in the inaugural edition and directed KOKO with @dearpariah , alongside cinematographer @oliver_filmmaker .
An intensive week-long collaborative process (one day shoot, 4 day edit includng VFX) built around one song - intimate, contemporary, and rich in atmosphere and texture. Working with Screen South’s facilities and resources, alongside @visuallineltd for VFX , we created an underwater world using green screen and a lot of creative problem-solving.
If you’re a filmmaker or creative in the South East, I’d highly recommend applying.
If you’re not familiar with Dear Pariah’s cinematic alt-folk, I’d really recommend giving her a follow and a listen.
Details via @screen.south
Finally, The End music video is out NOW! Filmed & Edited by @thatclareunsworth with invaluable assistance from Antonia Carlton @sculpture.person & @tobiascotton 🙏🏻 The Coracle was kindly lent to us by Susan Churchill and I was inspired to use it after seeing Alison Neighbours art piece ‘Chalk Oracle’. Art inspires art ❤️ In the times that we live in, it’s not so hard to imagine the last day on earth. I hope you enjoy this journey on a mystical coracle out into the sea. To watch the full video go to the link in bio!
Reflecting on Saturday night, being invited by @eatyourownears to open for the iconic @annacalvi at one of my favourite venues @earthackney ❤️ I have been touched deeply by the kindness of my friends @ax.probs & @sandrafp driving me there, helping me unload and sell merch, filming, supporting me to achieve a dream (with 12 hours notice) - I am so grateful for you both and your families (@sophiehomes@dar_elias !) who adjusted their plans to make it happen 🙏🏻 I was also really moved by people who came up to me after the show and others who messaged me on here. For such a long time I felt that talking about my illness on stage was a taboo, that maybe it would put people off somehow. The last couple of shows I’ve done, I’ve decided to kick that thought out of the window and I’ve opened up about my struggles living with Neuro/Pulmonary(&more) #sarcoidosis and each time, an audience member has shouted out “You’re doing great!” and everyone has applauded. Two entirely different shows, different locations, different people and exactly the same reaction. So I am taking your message with me, as a mantra for the days that aren’t so easy. Thank you ❤️ I was also so happy to hear from others of you living with illness, that you had felt seen by my words. Sharing dissipates shame, so let’s keep talking. 📸 by @ax.probs
Well, it’s time for things to change. I have decided to leave Folkestone and return to the shire (Somerset). It’s been a transformative 5 1/2 years. I came to the town with hopes of making new friends and building a new life, away from alcohol & partying. I dreamt of living by the sea, in a place of my own with a little dog and I achieved these things and more. As you know, I’ve been in a neurological flare since May 2024 and that has taken its toll. I’m so incredible tired, in every fibre of my being. So after 2 years of trying my best, with support from friends, to heal by myself I’ve realised I just can’t do it alone anymore. I will return to family, to rest and receive the love I need to help my body to settle and finally come out of this flare state. How lucky I am to have them. How lucky I am to have the wonderful friends I’ve made in this town, you know who you are. I’ll make sure to visit so this isn’t a goodbye, just a see you later. X
I’m in a weird mood these days. Health stuff goes on and on. It makes my heart feel heavy. On the plus side, spring is here and I’m really enjoying all the blossom. Listening to a lot of @pieta_music this week ❤️ I can’t remember who took this first pic - was it you @studioad.uk ?
I light a candle every night, next to a picture of my family and a picture of me as a child. I reflect on my day. Yesterday all I could think about was people in war torn countries being too scared to sleep, whilst I wrap myself up in safety and comfort. It breaks my heart that just a handful of truly awful men can create such suffering in this world. I’m not religious, but I believe in prayer and energy. This melody came to my head last night, i would love to see people build on it. Music heals. Love to all ❤️
Listening to a lot of @fayewebster@chrisstaplesmusic lately alongside US Politics podcasts, because i seem to be addicted to being anxious, who’s with me?
