Sigur Rós - Varúð

Been busy directing some film bits and pieces recently including
this for Talenthouse/Sigur Rós.

Secret 7 x Ben Howard.

Think I can say this out loud now; back in April I was asked to create a sleeve for  Secret 7" an event held with the proceeds going to the Teenage Cancer Trust. I was honoured to be asked, here's my offering for Ben Howard's, Black Flies.

Fathoms Left to Fall.

Recent film we shot in Ireland for Northcore. Shot over one and half days in the rain, wind and fog with some of the biggest conditions to hit Ireland this year. Some amazing surfing and driving from the guys on the water and two Billabong XXL award nominations from the session. Crazy day and crazy memories.

Secret 7"

Was pretty excited to be asked to create a sleeve for the Secret 7" sale in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, all works go on sale the 21st April so if your in the big smoke check it out.

Oh, The Places You'll Go.

Wherever you go may 2012 be amazing for you. Great little film from Ted Saunders.

British Wildlife Photography Awards.

The overall winning picture from the 2011 British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is this ethereal image of a jellyfish. It was captured by Richard Shucksmith at Sula Sgeir (meaning Gannet Rock); a small, uninhabited island 40 miles north of Lewis. For more go here.

SAS Fundraiser.

Surf Film Night to raise funds for SAS. Willy's, Cleethorpes, 30th September 2011, from 8pm.

Dale Farm.

Photo esssay from the Guardian.

Lightning.

This picture, by amateur photographer Bertrand Kulik, a concert violinist, of a lightning bolt appearing to strike the Eiffel Tower is included in an exhibition of images of lightning strikes across France being held in Issy L'evêque in Burgundy. Via the Guardian website.

Uncommon Ideals.

We've been working on a surf film, here are the first fruits of that venture. Our entry to the London Surf Film Festival, enjoy!

Chopes.

If you haven't seen this, watch it now its crazeeeeeey!

Justin Cook.

Heart breaking shots and story. Via The Image, Deconstructed.

Justin Cook.

JE2SE.

HDR.

Not normally a massive fan of the technique but... dramatic seas, dramatic skies, a camera that has auto bracketing and a copy of Photomatix, be rude not to.

Today.

Back in the office for the first time in two weeks... a job for Universal Records and a 5pm deadline needed a soundtrack that guaranteed work. This playlist on shuffle delivered.

Nordic.

Nice to see your own work in print... shot on my recent travels to Norway. Printed in the latest issue of NSM.

RIP Gil.

Standing in the ruins of another black man's life

Or flying through the valley separating day and night

"I am death!" cried the vulture for the people of the light

Karon brought his raft from the sea that sails on souls

And saw the scavenger departing, taking warm hearts to the cold

He knew the ghetto was a haven for the meanest preacher ever known

In the wilderness of heartbreak and a desert of despair

Evil's clarion of justice shrieks a cry of naked terror

Taking babies from their mamas, leaving grief beyond compare

So if you see the vulture coming, flying circles in your mind

Remember there is no escaping for he will follow close behind

Only promise me a battle, battle for your soul and mine

And mine

Your Soul and Mine.

Always was and always will continue to be a favourite on the studio speakers. Musical genius. Rest in Peace Gil.

Iceland.

It might be a nightmare for planes but it sure makes for a interesting shot, more here.

Norway.

So yeah we went to Norway and shot some stuff, short film coming soon but in the meantime click here for more.

Warpaint.

Warpaint were on Jools Holland the other night, forgot how good they sounded. Been on the office stereo since like.