The Project

The goal of the project is:

  • For this to be a collage of the many great faces of people who work behind the scenes in film and TV, documented through film and digital portraits, with written interviews.

  • To occasionally to pass on insight: whether role-specific, personal paths taken, to share meaningful stories or creative musings in a thoughtful tone.

  • To provide all too ironically camera-shy people nice photos for crew listings, social media, favourite aunts and more while keeping the editor busy during quieter times.

The Cost

I’m covering costs, so for the foreseeable future so - it’s free.
If you are inclined, consider donating to the Film+TV charity who do lovely work (no affiliation).

The Process

1. INITIAL CHAT
It’s good to get a sense of who you are and how you’ve come to work in film and TV.

2. LOCATION AND PHOTOGRAPHING

On a prearranged day (at a mutually agreed safe location), we’ll meet and chat a little before photographing.

3. INTERVIEW
Interviews are shifting toward a more casual written format that can take place over email or messaging but audio recordings may sometimes be taken to transcribe.


4. Publishing
You have the final say in everything (including whether you want it to be posted).
My editing process may require slight paraphrasing. I will however always ask for your OK to do so.

About the editor

I grew up unwell and without the essential comforts and security that might have contributed to an easier life.
In my youth, I spent cumulative years in hospital, missing out on much that’s easily taken for granted. I’ve probably said far fewer words than most people my age, endured more isolation, and worked tirelessly — not just to be able to do the simple things, but to do my job well and under pressure in the camera department on top.

Despite these challenges, life has taught me a great deal of emotional and practical intelligence, humour in the face of things going wrong, and the value of holding onto a dream or enjoyment, despite significant odds.

While you may not want to flog a dead horse, and you may know from experience that we work in an industry that can judge ability superficially, I hope it’s at least implicitly acknowledged that hardiness comes from mastering the vulnerabilities we all have — not from pretending we don’t.
And, you are free to do so here.

Whatever you want to bring — whether a casual tone, humour, celebrating aspects of our industry, or thoughtfully questioning others — as long as it’s authentically you and not too obscene, that’s great.  


FAQ

  • Capturing: How long will it all take?

  • For your time: I’m happy to be led by what you can spare and plan around that. The more time you can allow for, the better.

    Ideas/photo references are welcome.

  • Editing: How long will it all take?

    A surprising amount of time goes into each post. Because of this, a release date is subject to a changing work schedule.

    I’ll keep you in the loop.

  • Who do you photograph?

    I’m looking for a balanced and varied representation across different departments, and of course - without any discrimination towards anyone’s background, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality.

    You don’t need to be top of your game.