As a freelance filmmaker, I always consider promoting diversity across my film and video commissions. By actively promoting diversity, I strive to ensure that all parts of our society find representation in the projects I produce.
Promoting diversity in film and video production
Some clients have not yet given thought to promoting diversity when they commission a project. When suitable projects arise, I introduce this consideration at the commissioning stage. This gives my clients and their viewers the opportunity to help promote diversity through their own involvement. Clients who embrace new ideas make this work especially rewarding. It means we can authentically represent society’s full mix of races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Inclusive filmmaker
As an open-minded gay filmmaker based in London, promoting diversity matters deeply to me. Alongside producing many commercial projects with these considerations in mind, I also provide voluntary support to LGBT+ organisations and other charities that support minority groups. One example is my video production for the Albert Kennedy Trust. Another example is my educational video production filmed at Tate Britain during their Queer and Now day, supporting the concept of a Queer Museum. Through this work, I aim to raise awareness of issues relevant to the LGBT+ community and their supporters. Some of my most popular films support LGBT+ people and projects that demonstrate the benefits of inclusivity to society as a whole.
Safeguarding vulnerable people
In recent years, I have worked on projects involving many groups of vulnerable people. These include producing documentaries with offenders and ex-offenders. I created five documentaries for the prison art charity the Koestler Trust (now called Koestler Arts). I created one annually over a five year period.
To support people with physical and mental health issues, I have produced a series of films for both the Mental Health Foundation and the charity Joy of Sound. In 2025 I received a new commission from Joy of Sound. This was for two new short films both of which included Makaton visual signing to help accessibility.
I also filmed and edited A Short Break at Watermans to support young people with disabilities and their carers.
In all my work with vulnerable people, I make sure they feel included, respected, and creatively involved throughout the process. My portfolio of relevant projects, together with my history of criminal record checks and DBS Checks, demonstrates my understanding of safeguarding concerns. My broad range of previous work also shows my ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds and to earn their trust.
Ethical and moral values
One of the many things I value about my BBC training is the understanding it gave me of the importance the BBC places on editorial standards and inclusion. Working freelance, I apply those same standards alongside my own moral and ethical perspectives. Keeping this wider outlook at the heart of my work remains a positive creative force for everything I produce.
Promoting diversity
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