We put Britain's strangest party ritual through full academic scrutiny — the real 1826 origins, the "hate crime" row nobody saw coming, and why every adult in the room somehow already knows the steps. Turns out it's older than the…
Directing and writing credits for the screen.
A practical guide to how to budget an indie film — covering crew, equipment, post-production, contingency funds, and where UK filmmakers should…
A practical guide to UK film legal basics -- contracts, release forms and permits every indie filmmaker needs sorted before day one.
Funding an indie film is harder than it looks. Here's an honest guide to grants, crowdfunding, private investment — and the mistakes…
What makes a great film? Not the gear, not the locations — the characters. A personal look at why character in filmmaking…
Scripts, essays, and work in progress.
Stuck writing a novel and staring at the murky middle? Here's a practical guide to diagnosing the problem and getting your story…
Ready to learn how to start writing a novel? This practical beginner's guide covers finding your idea, planning your story, building characters,…
Two novels in progress, a head full of doubt, and what nobody tells you about writing long-form fiction.
A comical confession about the brilliant 2am writing ideas that feel genius in the dark and ridiculous by breakfast — and what…
Stage productions and behind the curtain.
It's not about polish or budget. It's about love. A Front of House Manager makes the case for why your local amateur…
Theatre attendance is booming nationally — but south east venues are fighting for survival. Why live performance matters more than ever, and…
A look at why South East theatres are struggling with falling ticket sales this year, what's really driving it, and how venues…
Life off the page and off set.
You don't need to be top of the leaderboard to enjoy a mobile MMO. Here's why the chase for number one ruins…
From managing Kings Lynn Town to Champions League glory to losing entire nights to Civilisation, here's what I play when life finally…
A wry, personal look at why a man who's lived in Kent for over a decade still writes about Grimsby — and…
My website just went full pirate-themed overnight—no strategy, no reason, just vibes. Here's the confused, honest story behind the rebrand.
A few of the productions, projects, and credits I'm proudest of.
A Texas sheriff is killed by a gang of outlaws. His son grows up to become the new lawman in town and…
When you’re a child your mother always tells you old wives tales. It may sound silly today but we always believed them…
Official Music Video of Alcoholic Utopia by The Botanicals
A charismatic late-night radio host known as “Mr. Midnight” must navigate the depths of grief and rediscover hope after the sudden loss…
When the one you love leaves you for someone else you want to know why, not just get an apology. I wrote…
Somme 16 is inspired by the true events of Albert Ernest Peeke a Private in the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment during the…