Filming with Julian Spalding, Internationally acclaimed critic & broadcaster presents Francis Davison Incredible Art

Julian Spalding, Internationally acclaimed critic & broadcaster presents Francis Davison Incredible Art

I recently filmed Julian Spalding, an English art critic, writer, broadcaster and a former curator presenting the art work of Francis Davison. Julian Spalding is considered to be a controversial maverick and outspoken critic of the art world, he has frequently contributed to arts, news and current affairs programmes on radio and TV.

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FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR Award Winner JonnyLewisFilms.com

I’m not sure how this has happened, but I’ve somehow won the FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR SUPREME CHAMPION AWARD in the Pro Moviemaker International Awards for a number of films I made with Jay Goldmark and Goldmark Films. Last year’s winners included a music video for the Pigeon Detectives (apparently they are still going), a documentary for The Daily Telegraph and promotional film for Ferrari, so I was shocked to be told that I’ve won the top prize from this years awards, which included 16 categories!

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Working with Samsung & Pro Moviemaker Magazine

My hands are famous! They feature in the latest edition of Pro Moviemaker Magazine. I was asked to test out the new Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield for a magazine article feature on the product. I decided to test it out editing the longest-running rugby TV show in the US, MLR Weekly which covers the country's professional rugby union club competition Major League Rugby.

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USA TV & The Rugby Network

The TV show I edit, MLR Weekly, the longest running rugby show on American TV, is now back for Major League Rugby 2024. The show is broadcast on a number of American TV networks, but viewers outside America can also watch on the streaming platform The Rugby Network, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Samsung TV and Apple TV as well as therugbynetwork.com, the Rugby Wrap Up YouTube channel and RugbyWrapUp.com

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Best Documentary Films 2023

Here’s my annual list of some of the great documentary films I’ve seen in 2023. I’m sure I’ve forgotten to mention a few and a number of these actually came out a few years ago, but here goes…

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DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Akiko Hirai: Mark of the Pot

Vanity Fair called potter Akiko Hirai a “Ceramicist Extraordinaire” and she is regarded by many as the worlds most famous potter. On January 1st 2024, the online premiere of the documentary I made with Goldmark filmsAkiko Hirai: 'Mark of the Pot' will go live on youtube and goldmark.tv.

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Simone Arnold-Liebster awarded Order of Merit in Germany

Simone Arnold-Liebster, whose story I told in the award winning documentary The Schoolgirl the Nazis and the Purple Triangles has been awarded The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Loewe Collaborator John Allen's Wall Carpets Short Documentary

My latest documentary short for Goldmark Films features the work of Loewe Collaborator John Allen. Prepare to be enchanted by a kaleidoscope of colours and designs as John Allen unveils his latest collection of hand-woven wall carpets. With a passion for blending art and nature, these works are a testament to his deep emotional connection with the English landscape, each carpet telling a vivid story of rolling hills, serene meadows, and tranquil waters. Through his masterful use of colour and design, Allen transports us, allowing us to be immersed in the beauty of the landscapes he adores.

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DOCUMENTARY: David “Dai” Watkins rugby legend dies aged 81

David Watkins, who played rugby union and rugby league for Wales as well as for each sport's British and Irish Lions teams, has died at the age of 81.

I was fortunate enough to meet Dai back in 2011, when I was making a documentary on his life in rugby. He was such a nice man and really helpful to our team, allowing us great access to film in his home and at New port Gwent Dragons home of Rodney Parade. You can watch the documentary we here

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Post Production: USA TV show at Major League Rugby final

My latest editing work broadcast on TV in America. MLR Weekly presented by Rugby Wrap Up features behind the scenes access, interviews, highlights and a full review of the fantastic Major League Rugby Championship Final between New England Free Jacks and San Diego Legion.

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Royal Television Society Award: Sid Burnard's Curious Kingdom

Sid Burnard's Curious Kingdom has been shortlisted for a Royal television Society Award. The film I made with Jay Goldmark for Goldmark Films tells the story of the wonderful driftwood art creations of Sid Burnard and has been shortlisted in the Promotional Film category

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MLR Weekly on TV in Chicago

MLR Weekly, presented by Rugby Wrap Up is the longest running rugby TV show in America and has now also been added to the Marquee Sports Network: Home of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Hounds - Saturdays at 8:30am CST and 7pm CST.

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Paul McCartney, Ginsberg, Poetry & Kings Cross.

It has been more than 25 years since Goldmark published Aidan Dun’s first epic poem, Vale Royal. Allen Ginsberg and Paul McCartney performed at the 1995 Royal Albert Hall launch of of the book. Now, on the occasion of a timely reissue, here is the short promo film I’ve put together for the project.

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