Acting, Film & Media Degree Show 2022 Staffordshire University

UNDERGRADUATE ACTING, FILM AND MEDIA

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MON 6 JUNE - SAT 11 JUNE

Welcome to the Degree Show 2022, the annual series of events and exhibitions built around the creative work of over 300 students graduating from BA (Hons) Art and Design and Media and Performance courses.

We are proud of our graduates’ ambition, excellence and creativity, and we look forward to watching and helping them succeed as creative professionals. The diversity of approaches and outputs in their work is impressive.

Throughout their time at Staffordshire University, we ensure students are equipped for the future by working with our leading academic and technical support staff, utilising the University’s excellent studios and modern workshop facilities.

The Degree Show is testament to Staffordshire University’s emphasis on combining academic progress with professional project opportunities, live briefs, entrepreneurialism and networking. Staffordshire University students enhance their skills and drive their creative potential throughout their study through these authentic industry contexts.

We wish our graduates the very best of luck for their future successes.

Dr Julie King Executive Dean of the School of Digital, Technologies and Arts.

Our dynamic and versatile degree in Acting for Stage and Screen builds students’ skills both on-camera and onstage. This 80% practical degree introduces students to acting techniques via practical workshops, with assessment being built around performances and filmed work.

The aim of our Acting for Stage and Screen degree is to create skilled actors with an ability to work across all performance mediums, balancing acting for TV, film and digital media alongside theatre work.

We teach current acting practice of embodied and psycho-physical acting techniques, drawing upon the specialist work of practitioners such as Nikolai Demidov, Michael Chekhov and Bella Merlin amongst others, and our team of lecturers is made up of experienced actors, directors and practitioners. We have links with many local, regional and national media, theatre and arts organisations, and encourage students to take up an industry placement as part of their degree.

The Degree Show has work from our final year Level 6 students across Studio One, across campus and the LRV taking the ‘Creative Company Projects’ module. Students following this module form, run and manage their own theatre companies. They collectively decide on the artistic aims and ethos for their companies, their target audiences and the work they would like to produce. This may be an established play or a devised piece. They can choose their venue which may be a traditional theatre space, a site-specific venue or create a pop-up piece of theatre in a variety of different venues. Projects in the past have ranged from creating performances for terminally ill children in Manchester and Birmingham hospitals; a devised verbatim theatre piece exploring themes pertinent to the local community; plays exploring bullying, mental health and well-being issues; projects for the elderly in care-homes and Shakespeare for schools. Our main aim is for students to take ownership and responsibility for their work and create innovative, exciting and relevant work.

Dr Robert Marsden Head of Department of Media, Performance and Communication.

Double Standards Theatre Company Members of the company: Nina-Simone James Sally Thompson Caiden Dean Tia Hoarau Email: doublestanardscollective@gmail.com Instagram: @doublestandards4 Facebook: @Double Standards BA (Hons) Acting for Theatre and Screen ‘Lost in the Chaos’ by Hannah Snow a devised piece specially written for the local community It should have been a good night, but Jack’s birthday turned out to be anything but! As the party goers piece together what happened that night, it becomes clear that not everyone sees the events the same way. Whoever is telling the truth, one thing is certain; the fallout will be devastating.

Show dates: 8 June 2022, 2pm 9 June 2022, 2pm and 7pm Location:

Staffordshire University, LRV, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent

All In Productions The production team: Cameron Saripalli Kai Platt Zavar Remezan Jordan Parker Email: all.in.productions2022@gmail.com Instagram: @all_inproductions BA (Hons) Acting for Theatre and Screen ‘The Elephant Man’ by Bernard Pomerance Our company intends to revive the classic play of ‘The Elephant man’ – bringing the weight of being ostracised and alone back into the light as themes that are still relevant today.

Show dates: 6 June 2022, 7pm 7 June 2022, 2pm and 7pm Location:

Staffordshire University, Studio One, College Road

Planned Accidents Performed and presented by: Lewis Danby Luke Worsley Reagen Owen Luke Burton Email: Accidentsplanned@gmail.com Instagram: @p1annedaccident Twitter: @p1annedaccident Facebook: @p1annedaccident BA (Hons) Acting for Theatre and Screen “The Zoo Story” (1959) by Edward Albee A minimalistic approach and performance conveying socially historical topics and how they are relevant in the present day.

Show dates: 6 June 2022, 6pm 7 June 2022, 11am and 3pm Location:

A ‘secret’! to be released when tickets are booked via the email above.

BA (Hons) Advertising Film and Music Video Production BA (Hons) Experimental Film Production BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production BSc (Hons) Post Production Technology BSc (Hons) Film Production and Interactive Technology These industry-focused film production courses challenge students to turn their passion for filmmaking into a successful career. This programme’s intensive, collaborative, and practical nature supports the development of confident and creative practitioners who work effectively with others and thrive in fast-paced, practical environments

Students not only write, produce, and direct a range of their own filmmaking projects, they are also required to collaborate on their peer’s projects, undertaking a key crew role, such as, cinematographer, sound recordist, editor, sound designer, production designer etc. This collaborative approach ensures all productions are appropriately crewed-up, and in turn increase the production value of the projects.

Students learn about filmmaking by making films and engaging in real-world tasks and problem-solving. Students develop essential industry knowledge and skills within their assessments. This authentic approach learners to mirror industry practice and supports the development of student’s competence and confidence to apply creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills needed to successfully pursue a career in the screen industries.

Having gained confidence and competence as filmmakers during the first and second years of their course, students take increased responsibility for their learning. Students are mentored and coached to broaden and deepen their expertise, applying knowledge and skills to individual and collaborative projects.

We are really proud of the films showcased in this year’s degree show. They demonstrate the diverse voices in our vibrant filmmaking community and showcase each student’s approach to creative storytelling. You can expect to be inspired, informed, and entertained through the programme of short drama, documentary, experimental, commercial and interactive films.

Edward Bammeke Email: b026500j@student.staffs.ac.uk Website: www.imdb.com/name/ nm3703061/?ref_=tt_cl_i_6 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/ UCRQzxa4bp100gu4ziX24Rkw (BA Hons) Film Production

Confusion and the Survivor Confusion and the Survivor is based on Eddie Bammeke experiences FROM 1991 TO 2002 as a DJ, working as A&R for two record labels, club promoter and owner of a techno nightclub. During this time and he experienced the highs, lows of running a business in a hedonistic world and was witness to everything that happened in this Acid House rave culture. The film will be half live action and half different styles of animation featuring ten different animators.

Jude Beech Email: j.beecreative@outlook.com Website: jbee.site Instagram: @jbeecreative LinkedIn: Jude beech BA (Hons) Advertising, Film and Music Video Production

Reliant Leyland was once the World Champion for racing Reliant Robins, and now nearly 25 years later, we follow him through his return to racing after a 3-year break.

Ollie Bergeret-Leech Email: bergeretleech@gmail.com Instagram: @olls_bl BA (Hons) Film and Media Production

A Bloody Blanket When what appears to be lovers turns out to be a more sinister relationship. A woman gets caught in a manipulative trap and has no escape from the game.

Lucy Brown Email: lucytinacharity@gmail.com Website: lucytinacharity.com Instagram: @lucytinacharity BA (Hons) Film (Media) Production

Six Months of June “Six Months of June,” a coming-of-age drama focusing on themes of sexual exploration and existentialism. This project is one of six that I was DOP on this semester. I’m very proud of the work that I have done this year and I’m excited to start my career in Digital Marketing!

Adam Douglas Email: adamfdouglas2001@gmail.com Instagram: afdscreenwriting BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Until the End A short prologue film about two key characters from a Television series I’ve been writing and developing. This film is meant to act as a proof of concept film for the public to see the value of the idea to get the television series produced.

Olivia Dovey Email: ojdovey@outlook.com Instagram: @ojdovey BSc (Hons) Post Production Technology

When I’m When I’m is a short experimental film that follows a young plus sized woman who is struggling with body image.

Amber Drew Email: Amberjeandrew@outlook.com Instagram: Imamberdrew LinkedIn: Amber Drew BA (Hons) Film (Media) Production

For Emily For Emily demonstrates the slow unfolding of abuse between a young couple. All set on a living room couch where Emily soon realises her boyfriend is not as sweet as she initially believed him to be.

Sam Dudman Email: samueldudman@icloud.com Instagram: @samdudmanfilm Facebook: Sam Dudman BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Flesh & Blood A couple are taking shelter at home as humanity begins to build itself back up from the recent zombie uprising. Down in their basement is Frank, a recently turned zombie who they are keeping around with the hope of finding him a cure.

Sina Hadgu Email: sinahadgu@icloud.com Instagram: sinahadgu_media Twitter: SinaHadgu BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Unplanned Making choices is something we all to do from a young age, but it seems the older we get the harder those decisions become. In this romance drama, we follow Zariah and Elijah’s journey, as they make a life altering decision about keeping or terminating the pregnancy, after Zariah discovers she is pregnant

Sam Hall Email: business.sam.hall@gmail.com Instagram: Sam_hall_media BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Deception Deception is a short that explores the world of crime and gang life. It follows the main character as he gets put through a gruelling interrogation which opens his eyes to a world that he quickly realises that he is not ready for.

Scott Holmes Email: holmescott14@gmail.com Website: holmescott14.wixsite.com/ scottholmes Instagram: _holmescott BA (Hons) Film (Media) Production

Ode to Blue A young man and woman meet in the heart of Liverpool, sensing they have developed a connection they decide to wander around the city together; we follow their candid conversations, until the idea of departing becomes difficult.

Phoebe Irving Email: Pheesfilms@gmail.com Website: www.linkedin.com/in/ phoebe-irving-b51045239 Instagram: Pheesfilms BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Even the Brightest Leaves Wilt in Winter Even the brightest leaves wilt in winter is a short film following violet in her final day before she commits suicide & aims to put the warning signs of someone who is suicidal into everyday conversations to make them more recognisable for the future.

Jake Lownds Email: jake.lownds16@gmail.com Instagram: @im_just_here_for_the_tour BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

‘We That Remain’ Our main characters are Alex and Ethan, a couple living in the apocalypse whose relationship is falling apart. This film explores the concept of being stuck in a toxic relationship, where the consequences of leaving it could mean living alone for the rest of your life.

Lauren McMullan Email: Lozmcmullan@yahoo.co.uk BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Patriarchy Production description: An exploratory documentary film focusing on a variety of struggles that women have encountered from men’s chauvinistic and predatory behaviour. The film portrays real stories from women of all backgrounds, and how men’s views of women in today society needs to change.

Elliot Miller Email: Elliotmiller412@gmail.com Instagram: @EllixtMillxr LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elliot-miller728b9513b BA (Hons) Experimental Film

In ‘Good’ Health Rivers, the arteries of our planet, more complex than any science fiction we could ever come up with and pivotal to maintaining biodiversity that flourishes. Yet, sadly the constant pollution and destruction of these iconic beauties may see its eradication sooner than we imagine.

Wesley Mountford BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Stoke-on-Trent based Wesley has made and starred in some short action genre films Including various styles of martial arts which he also choreographs. Wesley has a strong interest in the developmental process of film making. Wesley is inspired by how action films are shot and how fight scenes are choreographed. Wesley’s other interests in film are editing and story boarding which he has experience doing.

Peter Murray-Howe Email: m017821j@student.staffs.ac.uk Instagram: peter_m_howe BA (Hons) Advertising, Film and Music Video

Forgiving Ghosts A young man tries to reconnect to his mother after finding out she has dementia. Trying to mend old wounds with his mother and opening himself up to his other half pulls him apart from both sides.

Alison Nicholls Email: alisonan@outlook.com Website: alisonicholls.wixsite.com/film LinkedIn: Alison Nicholls Instagram: @_alisonnicholls_ Twitter: @alisonnicholls_ BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Do you get the feeling?

A young girl who experiences the world in a unique way, takes the audience on a journey of their own. To experience first-hand what it is like to live with heightened senses, in both a positive and negative way.

Molly Nicklin Email: mfnicklin@gmail.com BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Weekend Getaway How well do you really know someone.... A weekend away between two best friends starts of as a girls trip and turns into a fight for one of their lives.

Alex Rankin Email: alexrankinfilm@gmail.com Instagram: @alexrankinfilm BSc (Hons) Post Production Technology

The First Cuts: The Emergence of Editing in Early Cinema A short informative exploration of how the technique and uses of film editing evolved during the very earliest days of the medium of cinema, in a way that’s accessible and engaging for anyone, even if they have no knowledge of film production.

Patrick Robertson Email: Patrick070800@gmail.com LinkedIn: Patrick Robertson BA (Hons) Film (Media) Production

Dying Words A young man on the edge of death confesses the sins he has committed over the course of a month.

Ethan Salt Email: ethansalt@gmail.com Instagram: @ethanraysalt BA (Hons) Post Production Technology

Colour Grading Technique An investigation into colour grading technique.

Kieran Shayle Email: Kieran.shayle19@gmail.com Instagram: @kieran_shayle BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

Brothers Two estranged brothers hike into the backwoods of England in the pursuit to reconnect with each other. However, When they face adverse conditions, will they be able to rely on each other to find a way out?

Lydia Eve Stanaway Email: Lydiastanaway@gmail.com Website: lydiaevestanaway.wixsite. com/lydfilms Instagram: @lydifilms BA (Hons) Experimental film production

BTS from my own film: ‘The Bloomberg’s’ A comedy short about three siblings who are attending their father’s funeral, whilst at the funeral they argue about who will receive what in his will.

And some stills of my Cinematography that I’m proud of for films I worked on over this period. Some of these includes the films ‘Soph’

by Ellen Cabble and ‘The trial of Marian Baxter’ by Bethan Surr

Cait Stott Email: Caitstott13@gmail.com Instagram: @that_coyote_ BA (Hons) Experimental Film Production

The CarnEVIL The CarnEVIL is a short experimental film, documenting the process of building puppets and the magic that is within the creation process.

Georgi Stoyanov Email: georgistoyanov995@gmail.com BA (Hons) Post-Production Technology

Crossroads A man and a woman caught in a sick twisted game.

Bethan Surr Email: Bethansurr@btinternet.com Instagram: @storyboardsbybethan_ Twitter: @surrbethan BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

The Trial of Marian Baxter TTOMB is an LGBT historical drama following 2 women, Marian and Jane, who form a secret relationship in the woods in the height of the witch trials of the 1600s. However, when Jane’s husband discovers the affair, he accuses the other woman as a witch in an act of revenge.

Anya Elizabeth Szelewska Email: aeszelewskafilms@gmail.com Instagram: @anyaszelewska.creative BA (Hons) Advertising, Film and Music Video Production

The Birds Nest A couple take the big step to buy a house together and start a family. We see the children grow up around their dining room table as they pass through day to day life right into adulthood.

Liv Tyde Email: livtydeproductions@gmail.com Website: livtyde.wixsite.com/ltfilms Facebook.com/livtydeproductions Instagram: @l.tfilms BA (Hons) Advertising, Film and Music Video Production

Client Music Videos Two music videos created for two different clients, opposing each other in beat, style, aesthetic and genre.

Liam Ward Email: w018961j@student.staffs.ac.uk Instagram: @lwiaarmd-media BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production

God-Parents A university student and her guardian angel attempt to find her inner confidence so they can both move on with their lives.

However, when a demon who has been kicked out of hell for being too nice latches herself onto the student, things begin to spiral out of control when Heaven meets Hell.

Hayley Wheatley Email: zuffic@gmail.com Website: zuffic.wixsite.com/wheatleyh Instagram: @mythics_142 LinkedIn = www.linkedin.com/in/hayleywheatley-bb7576187/ BA (Hons) Experimental Film Production

Pushing Forward This project is a personal piece reflecting on my memories, depicted as a web, where I have to untangle and free myself to grow. No matter how hard it is to move on. It represents this chapter closing on my life.

CLASS OF 2022 BA (Hons) Advertising Film And Music Video Production Jude Beech Liv-Tyde Fallows Peter Murray-Howe Anya Szelewska

BA (Hons) Experimental Film Production Jasper Connolly Sammie-Jo Cunnane Elliot Miller Lydia Stanaway Caitlin Stott Hayley Wheatley

BSc (Hons) Film Production and Interactive Technology Joshua Cavanagh Katie Gibson Daniel Harvey Joseph Lawton Kyle Rew

BA(Hons) Film, Television and Radio Zain Abbas Ethan Baggaley Bryan Bennett Clayton Blackmore Michael Charlesworth Jay Copeland Reece Cossburn

Keavy Devonish Finn Hall Liz Harrison Sam Hobson Jack Jacomb Katrina Jones Jessie Jones Joe Lindsay David Onubogu Kelly Rose Jess Russell Hayden Selvey Aimee Spellman Dana Symons Praise Williams

BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production Edward Bammeke Samantha Beattie Oliver Bergeret-Leech Lucy Brown Ellen Cabble Bartosz Cieplinski Adam Douglas Amber Drew Sam Dudman Carter Fitzpatrick Charlie Griffiths Sina Hadgu Sam Hall Ryan Hodgkins Scott Holmes Adam Horsley Sophie Irvine Phoebe Irving Joseph Kelly

Jake Lownds Lauren McMullan Wesley Mountford Alison Nicholls Molly Nicklin Hao Nguyen Sophie Ottewell Reinaldo Riberio Patrick Robertson Kieran Shayle Katie Simpson Bethan Surr Liam Ward Daniel Watson

BSc (Hons) Post Production Technology Lavanya Barnett Thomas Burbidge-Kelly Luke Corbishley Olivia Dovey Benjamin Jaroszek Billy King Alex Rankin Ethan Salt Georgi Stoyanov Joshua Tisdale

CLASS OF 2022 BA (Hons) Acting and Theatre Arts Caiden Dean Freya Evans Annie-Mae Potts Cameron Saripalli Hannah Snow Sally Thompson

BA (Hons) Acting and Screen Performance Connor Barrow Georgina Breeze Daniel Burley Luke Burton Sophie Craig Lewis Danby Tatiana Lebedeva Nina-Simone James Andrea Rebollo Heras Tia Parrish Hoarau Reagen Owen Jordan Parker Harry Picknell Kai Platt Zavar Remezan Evelina Saar Brooke Stembridge Jess Stocker Ashleigh Taylor-Scott Leon Turton Matthew Williams Luke Worsley

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