Alex Usborne alex@picturepalacenorth.com 104 films The Workstation 15 Paternoster Row Sheffield, S1 2BX UK Tel: 0114 249 3160 twitter.com/alexusborne linkedin.com/alexusborne
Filmography NFA 2011 - Producer Psychological Thriller about Homelessness. Low budget film produced for the 104 Films Studio Director : Steve Rainbow Starring Patrick Baladi, David Sterne, Saskia Butler, David Proud Release Spring 2012 www.104films.co.uk
what I do
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll 2010 - Co-Producer
Successful Film & Television Producer with substantial track record of producing original and distinctive cinema & TV films which have found critical acclaim, commercial success and international audiences.
BAFTA Nominated Bio Pic of Ian Dury Director : Matt Whitecross Starring : Andy Serkis, Ray Winstone, Olivia Williams
Entrepreneur who has run his own business Picture Palace North for over 20 years, and is currently expanding new rapidly growing company 104 Films which has established itself as the world leader in disability and disadvantaged cinema and TV.
“ Gorgeous, celebratory cinema.” – Time Out
Experience as film financier and film executive having worked as Senior Executive for the UK Film Councilʼs New Cinema Fund for 2 years and served on the Lottery Film AdvisoryPanel for 5 years. High level teaching and mentoring experience including work as Senior Tutor at the National Film & Television School. Lives and works in home city of Sheffield where he has produced 8 highly successful documentary films.
latest Projects NFA - Producer
Release Spring 2012 www.104films.co.uk
Special People 2008 - Producer Low budget comedy about 4 disabled teenagers in wheelchairs and an idiot film director. Director : Justin Edgar Starring Dominic Coleman, David Proud. Winner Best Film – Britspotting Berlin Winner Best Film – Moscow Disability Film Festival Winner Best Film – Calgary Picture This Disability Film Festival “ A milestone in mainstream cinema for its use of disabled cast.”– Guardian “ A little gem .” – Daily Express Released in UK by Guerilla Films.
Alex Usborne alex@picturepalacenorth.com 104 films The Workstation 15 Paternoster Row Sheffield, S1 2BX UK Tel: 0114 249 3160 twitter.com/alexusborne linkedin.com/alexusborne
Filmography Smoking with the Hawk 2009 - Producer 20 min documentary film from Sheffield about Clyde – a pool hustling hard man. Screened Sheffield Doc / Fest. Director : Kim Flitcroft The Glynn Project 2008 - Producer
what I do Successful Film & Television Producer with substantial track record of producing original and distinctive cinema & TV films which have found critical acclaim, commercial success and international audiences. Entrepreneur who has run his own business Picture Palace North for over 20 years, and is currently expanding new rapidly growing company 104 Films which has established itself as the world leader in disability and disadvantaged cinema and TV. Experience as film financier and film executive having worked as Senior Executive for the UK Film Councilʼs New Cinema Fund for 2 years and served on the Lottery Film AdvisoryPanel for 5 years. High level teaching and mentoring experience including work as Senior Tutor at the National Film & Television School. Lives and works in home city of Sheffield where he has produced 8 highly successful documentary films.
20 min documentary from Sheffield about Glynn – a blacksmith who sets up a haute couture fashion house in Thorpe Hesley with two strippers from the Blue Minx Gentlemens club. Fucking Sheffield 2006 - Producer Documentary Feature Film from Sheffield Director ; Kim Flitcroft Made for ARTE / YLE / Channel 5. A co –production with JBA Production , Paris Screened at Sheffield Doc Fest/ Relased in Cinemas.
latest Projects
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NFA - Producer
2006 - Producer Teenage comedy from Birmingham Director : Justin Edgar No 1 in UK Video Charts. Cinema release by Pathe.
Director : Kim Flitcroft Opening film Sheffield Doc/ Fest
Alex Usborne alex@picturepalacenorth.com 104 films The Workstation 15 Paternoster Row Sheffield, S1 2BX UK Tel: 0114 249 3160 twitter.com/alexusborne linkedin.com/alexusborne
what I do Successful Film & Television Producer with substantial track record of producing original and distinctive cinema & TV films which have found critical acclaim, commercial success and international audiences. Entrepreneur who has run his own business Picture Palace North for over 20 years, and is currently expanding new rapidly growing company 104 Films which has established itself as the world leader in disability and disadvantaged cinema and TV. Experience as film financier and film executive having worked as Senior Executive for the UK Film Councilʼs New Cinema Fund for 2 years and served on the Lottery Film AdvisoryPanel for 5 years. High level teaching and mentoring experience including work as Senior Tutor at the National Film & Television School.
Filmography The Acid House 1997 - Producer Feature film from stories by Irvine Welsh Director : Paul McGuigan Winner 10 International prizes including Critics Prize Stockholm Film Festival and Best Film New York Underground Film Festival. “A cracker.” Independent on Sunday “ Brilliant & hilarious.” – The Australian. The Granton Star Cause 1996 - Producer TV drama from the short story by Irvine Welsh Director : Paul McGuigan Winner Prix Italia Best Drama Winner RTS Award Best Drama Winner RTS Award Best Newcomer BAFTA Nomination Best Drama Made for Channel 4. Tales from a Hard City
Lives and works in home city of Sheffield where he has produced 8 highly successful documentary films.
1995 - Producer Documentary feature film from Sheffield. Director : Kim Flitcroft
latest Projects
Winner Grand Prix Marseilles Vue Sur Les Doc Winner Best UK Regional Film
NFA - Producer
Relased in the UK by the Feature Film Company “ Brilliant “ – Daily Telegraph “ The funniest film youʼll see this year.”– NME “ The greatest comedy Mike Leigh never made.” – The Independent Brendanʼs Boys 1991 - Producer 26 min documentary about 3 boxers in Sheffield. Director : Kim Flitcroft & Sandra Goldbacher Winner Palermo Film Festival Winner Bilbao Film Festival Made for Channel 4.
Alex Usborne alex@picturepalacenorth.com 104 films The Workstation 15 Paternoster Row Sheffield, S1 2BX UK Tel: 0114 249 3160 twitter.com/alexusborne linkedin.com/alexusborne
what I do Successful Film & Television Producer with substantial track record of producing original and distinctive cinema & TV films which have found critical acclaim, commercial success and international audiences.
Filmography Shore Leave Prodcer - 1987 Shore Leave NFTS Graduation Film Starring Phil Daniels & Joanne Whalley Director : Allen Irvine See You At Wembley, Frankie Walsh Producer - 1996 See You At Wembley, Frankie Walsh NFTS Graduation Film Director : Mark Herman Winner Student Academy Award As Production Executive – New Cinema Fund
Entrepreneur who has run his own business Picture Palace North for over 20 years, and is currently expanding new rapidly growing company 104 Films which has established itself as the world leader in disability and disadvantaged cinema and TV.
Noi Albinoi Production Executive -2003
Experience as film financier and film executive having worked as Senior Executive for the UK Film Councilʼs New Cinema Fund for 2 years and served on the Lottery Film AdvisoryPanel for 5 years.
Low budget slacker movie from Iceland Director : Dagur Kari
High level teaching and mentoring experience including work as Senior Tutor at the National Film & Television School.
Winner 20 International Awards
Lives and works in home city of Sheffield where he has produced 8 highly successful documentary films.
One For The Road 2003 - Production Executive
latest Projects
Low budget film comedy about four men who meet at drink drive course.
NFA - Producer
Director : Chris Cooke The Magdelene Sisters 2002 - Production Executive Feature film about 4 girls experiences of growing up in orphanage in Ireland. Director : Peter Mullen Winner Golden Lion – Venice Film Festival & 14 other awards.
Alex Usborne alex@picturepalacenorth.com 104 films The Workstation 15 Paternoster Row Sheffield, S1 2BX UK Tel: 0114 249 3160 twitter.com/alexusborne linkedin.com/alexusborne
what I do Successful Film & Television Producer with substantial track record of producing original and distinctive cinema & TV films which have found critical acclaim, commercial success and international audiences.
Filmography/Experience Once Upon a Time in the Midlands 2002 - Production Executive Shane Meadows comedy. Premiered at Cannes Film Festival Short Films 2011 Junk 2010 Brotherhood 2009 Veteran 2009 Threads 2008 Boy 2008 Into The Woods 2004 Room to Think
Director : Joe Morris Director : Matt Taabu Director : Jo Morris Director : Matt Taabu Director : Joe Morris Director : Matt Taabu Director : Jamie Duncombe
Short films for Network 7, commercial for The Observer, Absolut Vodka, COI and others. Over 25 pop videos.
Entrepreneur who has run his own business Picture Palace North for over 20 years, and is currently expanding new rapidly growing company 104 Films which has established itself as the world leader in disability and disadvantaged cinema and TV. Experience as film financier and film executive having worked as Senior Executive for the UK Film Council始s New Cinema Fund for 2 years and served on the Lottery Film AdvisoryPanel for 5 years. High level teaching and mentoring experience including work as Senior Tutor at the National Film & Television School. Lives and works in home city of Sheffield where he has produced 8 highly successful documentary films.
latest Projects NFA - Producer
Teaching Experience I have always enjoyed and developed my teaching career as I find it hugely stimulating. I believe I am a good communicator with valuable experience to pass on and also am capable of motivating and inspiring. Most notable teaching experience is at the National Film & Television School, the UK始s leading film school. I have worked there as a Visiting Senior Lecturer since 2006 rising to Acting Head of Production in absence of Head of Production Karin Bamborough. Have also taught at Salford University, Leeds Met University, Sheffield Hallam University and the Bournemouth Film School.