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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Failed By The Translatorbots
This surreal little missive was shoved through our door yesterday. Disturbing in a way that I can’t quite figure…
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A Couple Of Treats
I’ve been busier than you think. First up, I’m pleased to reveal the Making Of Code Grey, a little something I’ve called Cut The Blue Wire. While we were shooting Code Grey, we were lucky enough to have the talented, … Continue reading
The Laptop Activist
So far this week, I have written to my local MP to urge him to vote against a sneaky government move to stop members of parliament from having to declare their expenses, helped with a fund-raising effort for a campaign … Continue reading
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Vagaries of the spoken language vol.
In no particular order, and as they come to me: My dad does not ask if I’ve watched a particular TV show or listened to a particular album. He asks if I’ve “got involved” with them. Despite the fact that … Continue reading
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Bragging rights
A couple of things that I have been involved in at a professional level have been promoted in the press recently. I figured I’d do my little bit to promote them too. Firstly, there was a piece in the Observer … Continue reading
Code Grey
At last, it’s done. More to come, including the making of, but for now just enjoy this. Also on the short film page, but I figured a straight up post might get more attention. The 2008 Straight 8. Best crew … Continue reading
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Thoughts on The Year Of Change
I thought I’d wait until we were safely past the random celebration of a random date in an outdated calendar (hope you all enjoyed the leap second) before posting my musings on what I have been calling The Year Of … Continue reading
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A Waste Of Time?
I spent a pleasant, calm Sunday finishing off Code Grey, the short Super 8 film I directed earlier in the year. Audio, titles and the all-important final shot that didn’t make the original cut are all in place, and there … Continue reading




