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World-famous potter Warren MacKenzie dies at 94

It was sad to hear the news that Warren MacKenzie died peacefully at home in Stillwater last week. He was 94. I was fortunate enough to meet Warren last year in Stillwater, USA, during filming of two documentaries for Goldmark….

Blog, Art Films, Goldmark Art, Documentary, Sony FS7, Pottery FilmsJonny LewisJanuary 8, 2019Warren MacKenzie, Randy Johnson, Warren MacKenzie dies at 94, Warren MacKenzie dies, Warren MacKenzie film, Warren MacKenzie Documetary, Pottery Films, Ceramics films, Pottery documentary, Goldmark filmsComment

DOCUMENTARIES featuring Warren MacKenzie, Randy Johnston and Walter Keeler

Two new documentaries for Goldmark have recently been released. the first is short promo a film I shot in USA to promote the upcoming exhibition of Warren MacKenzie and Randy Johnston | Two Great American Potters. The second is Walter Keeler: Treasures of the Everyday. A documentary film about the famous UK potter.

Behind the scenes, filming new docs in USA

Over the last two weeks, I had the exciting opportunity to film two new documentary films for WeLoveClay.com alongside photographer Jay Goldmark. The films feature two of Americas leading ceramics artists, Randy Johnston and Warren MacKenzie. While in America, we filmed and edited a behind the scenes promo video which you can see here.

Art Films, Documentary, Blog, We Love ClayJonny LewisMarch 19, 2018We Love Clay, Goldmark, Goldmark art, Goldmark Gallery, Ceramics, Pottery FIlms, Pottery, Warren MacKenzie, Randy JohnstonComment

Apr 17, 2024

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.

Mar 12, 2024

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

Feb 13, 2024

Filmmaker of the Year 2024

Pro Moviemaker Magazine have featured a number of the films I made with Jay Goldmark for Goldmark Films in their latest issue as part of the Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2024.

Dec 19, 2023

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…

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

Dec 13, 2023

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.

Oct 31, 2023

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.

Oct 20, 2023

Filming in France at Rugby World Cup 2023

I recently had the privilege of filming at the Rugby World Cup in France for American TV show MLR Weekly. You can see the episode, that I also edited, below…

Sep 4, 2023

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

Aug 7, 2023

Filming in Denmark with Anne Mette Hjortshøj

I’ve just returned from spending a few days on the island of Bornholm, Denmark filming with Goldmark Films, working on a documentary and promotional films on Anne Mette Hjortshøj, one of the worlds most renowned potters.

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