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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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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 films Akiko Hirai: 'Mark of the Pot' will go live on youtube and goldmark.tv.

“You have a visceral reaction when you hold her pieces” - The New York Times

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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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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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Post Production: Japan Rugby League One CEO & Chairman

One of my latest edits for American TV show Rugby Wrap Up features the Japan Rugby League One Chairman Genichi Tamatsuka and COO Hajime Shoji talking about one of the worlds biggest rugby union leagues.

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Rugby Wrap Up at MLR Final in New York

Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America. MLR Weekly from Rugby Wrap Up is an American TV series I am fortunate to get to edit. This week’s show features exclusive behind the scenes footage and interviews from the MLR Championship Final at New York’s Red Bull Stadium.

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Rugby Wrap Up in Observer Newspaper

Rugby Wrap Up, the show I edit for American TV, had another mention in The Observer newspaper on Sunday. USA has won the right to host the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033. Martin Pengelly, the news editor for Guardian US, has put together an article for the Observer, where he asked some of the leading names in American rugby for their views on what hosting the world cup in 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

Matt McCarthy, the host of Rugby Wrap Up was among those asked to comment

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RTS AWARD NOMINATION: Graham Boyd : A Life In Colour

Graham Boyd: A Life in Colour, the documentary film that I made with Goldmark Films and Goldmark.TV, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in the Factual Programme category alongside 3 BBC films.

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