Short Films
The Walking Gregg (2025)
For our first-year practical assignment, we were challenged to recreate a chase scene from Don’t Look Now (1973), and were given the freedom to experiment with genre and style, with a two-minute time limit. I took on the role of director within my group of 6, and proposed a reimagining of the scene as a zombie comedy/ action, inspired by films such as Shaun of the Dead (2004) and Night of the Living Dead (1968).
Additionally to directing, I worked collaboratively on the script and shot list, and took on supporting roles of casting director, location scout, costuming and makeup artist. During production, I worked closely with the cinematographer and actors, while coordinating with the sound and lighting teams.
The project was a valuable learning experience as I was able to work on a larger-scale production and utilise professional filmmaking equipment. The film was well received and my group was awarded an A-grade.
Game of Life (2024)
For a summer project before starting university, I was challenged with creating a 50-second short film which told a story in a single take. To create a narrative under these strict parameters, I opted for the use of props.
This was a solo project, and required extensive rehearsal and many takes to orchestrate. My film was screened as part of a student film display and I was commended for my use of visual storytelling.
Entrepeneur (2023)
Entrepeneur was a solo project that contributed to my A-level film studies coursework, for which I was awarded a final grade of A*. Working with a single camera and no sound equipment presented several technical and creative challenges, however these limitations ultimately became an opportunity for growth, pushing me to think more inventively. I drew inspiration from the dynamic visual storytelling often found in music videos, aiming to create a film that was both rhythmic and energetic in tone.
The Proposal (2022)
The Proposal was created as part of a 48-hour film competition, for which I worked collaboratively within a group of 3 to write, film and edit within a strict two-day time limit. Despite working with limited time and equipment and a lack of technical knowledge, I believe my team managed to create an entertaining comedy with a tight narrative. The final product was very popular with the audience at the competition’s film screening and was awarded second place overall.
Essays and Creative Writing
Essays
An essay on Tahmineh Milani's 1999 film Two Women. This was submitted as part of my first year university coursework and awarded an A+. (2025)
My Extended Personal Qualification project, investigating the effect of camera angles on spectator responses to film characters. This was scored 51/54 and awarded an A*.
Creative Writing
Lipstick On A Pig - A poem exploring female beauty standards and societal relationships with beauty.
Heatstroke - An extract from a prose piece exploring the intersection between the coming-of-age and Gothic genres.