Yes I Can
The result of my first London shoot, back in January. I was production manager on this video for the nuclear disarmament charity ICAN: It also features on the charity’s website, http://www.icanw.org/resources/videos/ The highlight was filming from the rooftop of the Trafalgar Hotel for shots of the crowd scene in Trafalgar Square. Getting the gear up there was challenging, but what a view! Continue reading Yes I Can
Martha Mauden & Co
Three whirlwind days of shooting, preceded by two mad weeks of pre-production, and an exhausting but happy shoot has wrapped on Martha Mauden & Co. I’m relieved to find that art directing in the UK is exactly the same as the US: Just as demanding, just as rewarding, and just as much running up and down stairs with bizarre props and standing on chairs wishing my … Continue reading Martha Mauden & Co
Chaser does Melbourne
The most controversial of the films I’ve worked on has found its way to my home-hemisphere. Probably not the ideal way to introduce my parents to my work (you’ll see why if you watch the trailer), but I’m very proud of it. Chaser is screening as part of the Sex Drives & Videotape short film program at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival on March 15th and 23rd. … Continue reading Chaser does Melbourne
Geoffrey’s Belt…true love unbuckled
Aaaah, what luxury! I’m experiencing indie film-making as it should be with quirky comedy Geoffrey’s Belt. I’m behind the scenes doing art department research and prop-sourcing for talented Art Director Emma Kathleen Painter, who also happens to be a dear friend from film school in NZ. It’s a damn good script from very switched on producers. I think we’re onto a winner! http://www.indiegogo.com/Geoffreysbelt Continue reading Geoffrey’s Belt…true love unbuckled
Welcome to London
The first day of my first shoot in London. Can’t complain about the view! And on the third day: I’ve died and gone to prop master heaven: Continue reading Welcome to London
Giada DeLaurentiis
Here’s a behind the scenes video from a Women’s Health shoot I did with Anne Koch Set Design. The celebrity chef is Giada DeLaurentiis from the Food Network and the Today Show. Naturally I had no idea someone was filming. I’m just glad I don’t make an unwelcome appearance stumbling through the background carrying popcorn and spaghetti. Note, if you watch the video: I cooked … Continue reading Giada DeLaurentiis
Chasing Chaser
My latest finds on youtube – stalking my own films, as you do. Here are Max Rhyser and Sal Bardo talking about Chaser, which I worked on as Production Designer: And the trailer: Continue reading Chasing Chaser
Bill Murray. Thank you New York!
I will relocate to London in a few weeks, and thinking back over my New York highlights I realised – that’s right, ised not ized, bring it on England – that I’ve omitted one of my most wonderful photo shoots from this blog: Bill Murray for Moonrise Kingdom in Harper’s Bazaar! This was a hectic, quirky day of hanging clouds and handing out trumpets. Absolutely … Continue reading Bill Murray. Thank you New York!
Thanks Mum!
Having spent the weekend turning all kinds of odd materials into odd shapes for an avant garde photoshoot, I have to give a shout out to my Mum. My recollections of “sewing” as a child mostly consist of me nagging her to finish making the skirt/dress I wanted, not of actually sewing myself. But I sat down in front of a sewing machine on Saturday … Continue reading Thanks Mum!
Harper’s Bazaar UK, September 2012
The outcome of a very hot day on a New York rooftop with one of my favorite photographers, Sebastian Kim. Stylist: Brian Molloy Model: Ava Smith Set Designer: Anne Koch Set Design Assistant: Isla Borrell Continue reading Harper’s Bazaar UK, September 2012
G. Isla Borrell : digital creation, film & theatre 