This is my first small project after university. I wrote, directed and edited ‘7 Months’ making it a solo project by its very definition. After months of trying to get work in the industry and getting no luck I put my feelings into creation, which is the fundamental purpose of Pardon My Brain. Being limited to the 4 walls around me and limited resources, my creativity was challenged.

Exploring creative-post-graduate struggles it found its audience with 50,000+ views and 11,000+ likes on TikTok. Being the first video on a blank account it seemed to be relatable to most.

2:00pm (The Story of Mambo Miller) was the culmination of my three years at uni: my final project. It was the biggest project that I have ever taken on independently and it presented many challenges and learning opportunities, however resulted in a film I’m incredibly proud of.

It was a project that consumed months of my life to perfect. It went through many stages of planning, revision and perfection before it ended up as the finished product, or before filming even began. The project went on to be nominated for Best TV Drama at the universities awards ceremony.

Whilst I took filming, directing and editing duties upon myself. I was delighted to have an exceptional cast and crew behind me.

‘But Nothing Happens in Leicester’ was a project created from a brief which was to document a moment uncovered. With my Grandad being a lifelong Leicester City fan, I decided to revisit the title-winning season through his eyes, telling the story of decades of supporting with no expectations of winning titles. I was grateful to have gained access to the King Power Stadium to film, which assisted in helping the film soaring to a high first-class mark.

As an independent project, I took the reins to film, direct and edit the short to be able to deliver the creative vision that I had for the film. Taking all the limelight in the film was my Grandad, Keith Beck, and my Dad, Shaun Beck. Telling a multi-generational story in documentary form whilst utilising creative lighting, visuals and camerawork helped make this film not only one of the best of my time at university, but a piece of work that is treasured in my family.

‘My Dad Doesn’t Trust Things’ is a short film that was created for our university’s ‘film jam’. We were delivered a brief that instructed a film to be made in the space of 72 hours that had to include the theme of trust or distrust. Whilst other students teamed up, I chose to venture this project solo as I had a creative vision that I wanted to deliver. It was a weekend of high-intensity filmmaking that submerged me into the peak state of my creative process. With no time for second-guessing and having to trust my gut, creative decisions were made spontaneously to contribute to the continuous development of the film.

Whilst creating a film in a tight timeframe was challenging, I was able to take advantage of my quick thinking and creative abilities to deliver a film that I’m proud of. Lauding the appreciation of my classmates and lecturers, its self-reflective nature was appreciated as well as its poetic approach to storytelling.