Doing Brave Productions

MY FIRST EVER FILM POSTER!😱 I can’t even begin to explain how incredible this moment feels, our first film, our first brave dive and to see it like this with such a sublime poster by the sensational @madison_coby makes the whole moment sign, sealed and delivered. When I was first sent this I stared in complete disbelief, she drew everything and captured the film perfectly. Consider this the marking of our dedicated future which we’re so proud to be doing, making and telling stories. Digging deep and baring all I’m so in love with Madi’s work, she’s phenomenal and I cannot wait to have this up in our home, proud and central! SWIRL STATE is a story of not wanting to be here and finding solace through a very unexpected twist or twirl. I can’t wait until the moment we get to share it out to the world, next stop FESTIVALS but for now THIS IS OUR POSTER 😍🙌🏽 Keep it sweet! Song: The Wave - Von Cassidy 🎵

BTS for part one of ‘Gi’ 🥋 (Short Film) directed by Myles Petford 💫 Photos by legendary Dom: @hotcrossbrun 🏹 In preparation for part two this summer!

What better way to end the year than with these portraits of the truly fabulous Margi @alwaysmargi with hair and makeup by @libbyhellenhmua 🖤🤍✨🎥 #actor #london #portrait #headshot #londonheadshots

SWIRL STATE wins its first Laurel! BEST ACTOR - @jonnylabey 🌟 We’re honoured to be in the midst of such incredible nominees and entrees within the UK film awards. Our first festival entry and a sign to prove that the messiness of our pasts can form something brave and beautiful #ukfilmawards #bestactor #swirlstate #short #filmmaking @ukfilmstudios

Strokes 🩵💙 For your bigger picture. 🧡💚 MIND (@mindcharity ) Director: Brenda Huerta Rodríguez (@brendahr.films ) Producer: Elizabeth Langfeld (@elizabeth.mp3 ) Concept: Margherita Barbieri (@alwaysmargi ) / Doing Brave (@doingbrave ) Executive Producers: Elizabeth Langfeld (@elizabeth.mp3 ) & Margherita Barbieri (@alwaysmargi ) Director of Photography: Hugo Lai (@hugoial ) Production Designer: Andra Smileanschi (@chilleanschi ) Gaffer: Genta Komatsu (@tange_7 ) Steadycam: Tamia Diaz (@aimatamia ) Focus Puller: Gabrielle Scobie (@gabriellescobie ) Production Assistant: Ellie Grundy (@elliegrundy_ ) Office Production Assistant: Sophie Brasher (sophiebrasher) BTS Photographer: Sol Ji Park (@park50171 ) Editor: Elizabeth Langfeld (@elizabeth.mp3 ) Colourist: Abi Timmins (@abitimminsdop ) Sound Designer: Elizabeth Langfeld (@elizabeth.mp3 ) Original Music: ELUNIA (@eluniamusic ) “Strobe Lights” / Elizabeth Langfeld (@elizabeth.mp3 ) Mixing Engineer: Jamie Macneal (@jmac_mix ) Starring: Margherita Barbieri (@alwaysmargi ) Supporting Artists: Aimee Casey (@aimeecaseydance ), Alejandro Tipan (@alejandrohiraeth ), Aleth Berenice (@aleth.berenice ), Bobby Vasilev (@bobbyvmedia ), Daisy Lauder (@daisy_lauder ), Emily Speed, Emmanuel Blay (@emmanuel_blay_ ), Eva Blackmore (@_evablackmore ), Fabio Parisella (@fabio.parisella ), Gea Parisella, Giuseppina Troiano (@judesvoice ), Rita Főfai (@rita.fofai ), Rosie Barwick (@rosie_bw ), Richard Van Gramberg (@rvgworld ), Sebastian Barker (@sebbyebbywebby ) Special thanks to: Sands End Arts & Community Centre (@seaccfulham )

“I feel inspired, reactive and ready to push myself further than I ever have—to the point where this year alone, we’ve made and shot five films.” Jonny Labey (@jonnylabey ) chats with us about Hollyoaks, EastEnders, and several new projects in development. Tap the link in bio for the full conversation. Photographer: @eddieblagbrough Stylist: @best.dressed.man Make Up: @lillyhmua Hair: @connorcalder Words/Editor-in-Chief: @aedanjuvet #jonnylabey #hollyoaks #eastenders #swirlstate #thestardustmagazine

Read @jonnylabey interview with @revamp_mag through the link in our bio talking about Swirl State and Doing Brave’s up and coming projects and ethos. Editor in chief @owenjamesvincent wrote, “From questioning masculinity through dance and performance to drawing on his unexpected background in martial arts for his upcoming project Gi, his work is driven by a hunger to push boundaries and spotlight the outsider’s voice.” PR @jadeeastpr #revamp #DoingBrave #SwirlState

BTS for our latest project MANNISH by the incredible @bartholomew_mason_photo and what an absolute dream come true this project was. Directed by the formidable @josh_woody98 and captured by the magician that is @danteslens 🔥 Written by @jonnylabey & @jumbles_ MANNISH is the delicate looking glass into an alpha environment, weaving dance and poetry into a narrative and working on a style that could be our new signature! We’ll be posting more of our work throughout this past year gradually, as well as showing you our process ♥️

Jonny Labey for ReVamp Magazine Interview & Editor-in-chief @owenjamesvincent Photographer @eddieblagbrough MUA @lillyhmua Hair @connorcalder Styling @best.dressed.man A big thanks to @jadeeastpr Jonny Labey isn’t afraid to leap. After a career spanning the West End, TV, film and music, the Jersey-born performer has taken on his boldest role yet: filmmaker. Alongside his partner Margherita Barbieri, he launched Doing Brave Productions, a company built on raw honesty and fearless storytelling. Their debut short, Swirl State, dives headfirst into Jonny’s own mental health journey, blending vulnerability with cinematic flair and celebrating the creative energy of his home island. But Labey’s storytelling doesn’t stop there. From questioning masculinity through dance and performance to drawing on his unexpected background in martial arts for his upcoming project Gi, his work is driven by a hunger to push boundaries and spotlight the outsider’s voice. Whether he’s in front of the camera or behind it, Jonny’s mission is clear: to tell stories that challenge, connect, and carve a new space for Jersey on the global creative map. Read @jonnylabey interview online now (link in bio) #jonnylabey #interviewmagazine #doingbraveproductions #digitalmagazine