FILM
Leon recently had the opportunity to serve as Director of Photography on several exciting Wrexham-based projects.
The first of these is Henry House, a poignant drama set in a care home and featuring an impressive cast of well-known actors, including Annette Badland (Ted Lasso, Disney), Ian McNeice (Doctor Who, Doc Martin), Mark Benton (Shakespeare & Hathaway, BBC), and Mark Lewis Jones (Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Gangs of London). At the heart of the story is the compelling dynamic between lead characters Izzy Orchard, played by the talented Orla Jones, and Paul Hashimoto, portrayed by Peter Purves, whose chemistry Leon has had the privilege of capturing on screen.
Produced by Rocking Horse Media, Henry House not only highlights seasoned actors but also champions emerging local talent and performers with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), creating a unique and inclusive production environment. Currently, in post-production, Henry House will soon be pitched to networks and distributors.
More recently, Leon wrapped work on the proof-of-concept short Up The Town, directed by Ian Puleston-Davies. Having previously collaborated with Ian on a short film, Leon was thrilled to join him again for this Win the Crowd Films production. Up The Town follows the story of a brotherly duo, played by Dean Fagan and Harrison Tipping, as they find themselves in an unexpected and intriguing situation.
Photo: Danni Harry Photography
Photo: Emily Roberts Photography
The importance of film...
Short films for advertising, promotion or storytelling are essential when connecting with your audience.
If you're a business, telling your story is incredibly important in the competitive world of digital media.
It encourages interaction and trust for your brand.
The possibilities are endless, promotional films for marketing, telling a personal or business story, updating current or new clients about future releases... to list a few.
Severn Wye, Out Reach
A recent project working with Severn Wye across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Powys. This film was created to highlight the great work being carried out to support vulnerable communities in partnership with Cadent & Wales & West.
Story Behind the Stalls, Flintshire Markets
A short film created for Flintshire Council to promote people and place.
The Bridge that Connects
The Bridge that Connects film produced for The Canal & River Trust working within the local communities surrounding Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
The Bridge that Connects
This is a short created to promote The Bridge that Connects film produced for The Canal & River Trust.
School of Planet Powers
Short documentary-style film capturing the R&D phase for The School of Plant Powers for Extraordinary Children. The School of Plant Powers is an immersive production, it was fantastic getting to know the performers and production team to capture the essence of what they're creating. This is being used to promote the project and support feedback for the funders.
Rural Futures
Introduction film for a 13-part series created all in-house for Severn Wye and their Rural Futures programme.
Buckley Baths
This video was created for Flintshire County Council and Buckley Town Council for use during a consultation period with the local community of Buckley.
Rough Hands Tap Room, Wrexham
A short highlight for a new Taproom Opening in Chapter Court Wrexham. Rough hands has a fantastic atmosphere and great beers, definitely worth a visit when you're next in Wrexham!
Brymbo Heritage Fossil Forest
A short informational video was produced for Brymbo Heritage Trust about covering the Fossil Forest for the winter months. Featuring a great explanation by Dr Tim Astrop, the site palaeontologist.
Check out more information about Brymbo Heritage here...
Wrexham Food Festival Highlights Video
Wrexham Feast is always an incredible event to capture. There's so much going on it is lively and exciting to film.
Check out more events from the Fair Event Management team here...
North Wales Fire & Rescue Service
A short film created from one of the training sessions at Wrexham Fire Station.
It was a privilege to be able to attend and capture one of the team's training sessions. The time and effort they put into skills that will save lives is undoubtedly incredible!
Chirk Carnival Highlights Video
What a fantastic day out with what I think was the whole of Chirk at one point. Amazing weather and an amazing event, lots of fun capturing this highlights video for Chirk Council & Fair Events Management.
Big thanks to Atkinson & Kirby and Richard Burbidge for sponsoring the video fro this year.
Wrexham Visitor Information Centre
Delighted to have been asked to go along to the official opening of Wrexham VIC.
Here is the highlights video created to promote and remember the events of the day.
Reels
An example of some reels created for promotion on Instagram and other social media networks.
Rednal / Red Bull
He's a video we created for Rednal Paintball promoting their off site event for Redbull Hardline.
Brymbo Steelworks 30th Anniversary
Brymbo Heritage Trust were unable to commemorate the 30th anniversary since the close of the former steelworks in Brymbo, North Wales.
We worked with the Trust to create a commemoration film to share with the community digitally via social media.
The film was created using archive footage and some of the footage we'd shot at past events for the organisation.
This was a great way to engage with the local community during difficult times through lockdown and remember past times of trouble; and how things can improve if we pull together as a community.
Crown Buildings
This is a video produced for Read Construction of Crown Buildings in the City of Wrexham. Read was in the process of refurbishing the building and making it more economically friendly. They went on to win awards for the building and its design.
Turton Tower
Turton Tower wanted to share stories from the past so visitor groups can learn about the history of the Tower from their classroom.
Working with voluntary costumed interpreters we filmed a couple of informational videos over two days. These were edited together for their new website ready for promotion to new groups to visit.
Remembrance Day 2020
Short film created for Chirk Town Council to be shared throughout the community due the covid restrictions in place regarding public events. Link to video on YouTube.
Take a look at some more videography work...
