Somalia is once again facing the grim spectre of famine. October 2022 has seen myself and colleagues Andrew Harding and Ed Habershon deploying to the country to cover the horrific humanitarian situation.
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Frontline Frontmen: My Ukraine documentary
During the summer of 2022, I spent another three weeks in Ukraine, covering the war. While there I was commissioned to direct, shoot and edit a documentary about the Ukrainian rock band Antytila.
Assignment Ukraine: My films
When the war in Ukraine began, I saw the reports, and I knew that eventually I would end up there. I’ve since been twice and here are some of my films.
Documentary: Building my new face
This is my first documentary credit as Producer and Director. Rodwell and his mother Shamiso are fantastic people and have been through so much. Rodwell, was badly mauled by a Hyena in Zimbabwe. This is the story of his recovery and the amazing people who helped him.
New Film: Cape Town’s disappearing great white sharks
For years, one of South Africa’s great tourist attractions has been the opportunity to see great white sharks up close. But barely any great white sharks have… Read more “New Film: Cape Town’s disappearing great white sharks”
New Film: A Mozambique Murder
Since the start of the pandemic, I have spent a lot more time than usual recording Zoom/Skype interviews and then trying to make the edit look interesting.… Read more “New Film: A Mozambique Murder”
New film: A day in the life of a South African contact tracer
South Africa has recently had a big spike in the number of coronavirus infections. One way that they have been trying to slow the spread is to… Read more “New film: A day in the life of a South African contact tracer”
Why and how I am trying to become a digital minimalist
“The idea that it’s valuable to maintain vast numbers of weak-tie social connections is largely an invention of the past decade or so.” – Cal Newport As… Read more “Why and how I am trying to become a digital minimalist”
Inside South Africa’s drought: My film from Graaff-Reinet
I live in South Africa. Recently some parts of the country have been experiencing a harsh drought that has led to reservoirs drying out and animals dying… Read more “Inside South Africa’s drought: My film from Graaff-Reinet”
Murder Town: Inside Cape Town’s bloodbath
I recently directed, shot and edited a film for the BBC about the wave of murders that have made Cape Town one of the most dangerous places… Read more “Murder Town: Inside Cape Town’s bloodbath”