Filming with MS Together

From the moment I read the tender brief, researched MS Together, and had a discovery call with Amy Thompson and Sam from the charity, I just knew I had to be part of this project. So, I was so pleased when they chose me to create their new videos! 

Amy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis shortly after her 21st birthday. Soon after, she realised the huge gap in support and representation tailored for younger people with MS and set out to change that—pioneering the MS Together community. What she’s built is nothing short of incredible. 

Our shoot day at fivefourstudios was truly inspiring, with courageous contributors sharing their powerful stories of resilience and determination. We're looking forward to sharing the films soon.

Thanks to James Paisley Chapman for shooting with me, Eddie Keough for his interviewing skills and also big thanks to David Purcell for the connection and recommendation. I’ve grown Northern Spark Productions Limited completely organically and am always so grateful for everyone who spreads the word.  

Doco Premiere

The 30th January 2024 saw the Premiere of the 30 minute documentary that I've been directing and producing recently at The Light Cinema in Stockport. It was an emotional afternoon for the ladies featuring in the film seeing themselves on the big screen with some amazing feedback from them.

ITV journalist Paul Crone provided TV news coverage of the event and I even featured on the Granada Reports three minute segment! 🤓

I've really enjoyed working on this project and will definitely be seeking out further documentary opportunities in the future. 🎬 📽

Globe Travel Awards 2024

Absolutely cracking start to 2024 at the Globe Travel Awards, working alongside the wonderful Linda Lucas and the Travel Weekly events team to produce all the graphics, videos and screen content for the evening. On the train back to Manchester with that post-event vibe of tiredness mixed with feeling happy, job satisfied and appreciating working in such a great industry alongside great people.

Event production by Eclipse.

TC's Like You recruitment campaign

As part of a Travel Counsellors’s recruitment campaign we filmed and produced a series of 8 case study videos based on 8 Travel Counsellors stories. The videos were shot on location in Manchester and London across 2 days in collaboration with Something Familiar Agency

See the campaign in action on Travel Counsellors website here

Read an article about the campaign on Travel Weekly here

TC’s Like You, 2 minutes with Steph Needley

Micah Purnell art installation at Wembley #Euros2020

It was wonderful to be down at Wembley to soak up the #Euros2020atmosphere and capture the artwork of my good friend and Manqunian artist Micah Purnell.

Check out this short video of Micah's 'Power in Unity' art installation on the 'Spanish Steps' and 'Together' digital animations situated around Wembley Park throughout the Euro's.

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Business as unusual!

Delighted to be getting back out on location this week with a piece to camera shoot complete with autocue ready to roll on Friday (with safe distancing and working protocols in place of course!)

Throughout lockdown I’ve continued to be productive in the edit suite producing content, largely working with UGC (user generated content), re-purposing content already filmed and combining with animation, text, voice-overs, sound effects and music.

Briefs have included creating bespoke graphics and assets for virtual events, editing music videos shot entirely on iPhones, creating social media adverts and branding and launching YouTube channels.

One first for me was collating and editing together content from speakers from all around the world for a 24 hour continuous live stream!

I’ve certainly enjoyed embracing the challenges of seeing what can be done rather than what can’t during these times. 🤓

One Young World Summit London 2019 Graphics

It was an amazing experience producing and collating all the screen presentation content for the three day One Young World Summit at Westminster Central Hall London this autumn with an incredible line-up of speakers including John Major, J.K. Rowling, Richard Branson, Bob Geldof and Ellie Goulding to name a few and presentations from global brands such as Audi, BMW, Coca-cola, Sky, Deloitte, Unilever and BP

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Amazing transformations with top luxury event specialist Silverfox Events

Amazing transformations with top luxury event and wedding planner specialist Silverfox Events

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Brand Centre Animated Infographic

Travel Counsellors commissioned Northern Spark Productions to produce this animated infographic to inform staff of the key features available within their new "Brand Centre" web portal ahead of it's global launch.  The Brand Centre allows Travel Counsellors to customise and order stationary and merchandise via the interactive website. 

The fonts, colours and graphics are all in-keeping with Travel Counsellors brand guidelines and custom colour palette.