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I have an extensive experience of 30 years in the creative industries as a Director of Photography and videographer.

My portfolio includes some of the most prestigious clients such as The Royal Opera House, the EU Commission, The NHS, The University of Oxford, The University of Cambridge, The University of Birmingham, The Birmingham Stage Company, Tall Stories, Kenny Wax Productions, and Shobana Jeyasingh Dance.

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Breath Birmingham

University of Birmingham 

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Position: DOP and Director

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What's it like to live and study in Birmingham? This video aims to show what a diverse, vibrant and exciting place the city is - and why our students love it!​

Lost Disc Trailer

Soho Theatre/Night of Stuff ​

 

Position : DOP and Editor

 

Written and performed by Perrier Award Winner Will Adamsdale and Ed Gaughan (Peter Sellers Comedy Award nominee for the film Skeletons), The Lost Disc is a play combining live music and stand-up comedy, performed at the Soho Theatre, 2018. Directed by Tom Parry. 

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Some Better Days

I am Kloot/HSI

 

Position : DOP

 

Music videos we shot with directors Bentley & Stafford, for the Mercury Prize nominated rock band, 

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Some Better Days, starring John Simm, perfectly captured this Manchester based rock band’s bittersweet tone and the song’s strange sense of uplifting melancholy.

Testimonials

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Shobana Jeyasingh CBE

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International Award Winning Choreographer and Director

Woman of the World Award 2017

Gary has a fantastic eye for capturing the flow and intention of dance. We have worked with him for many years and the films he has made for us have been a hit with our audiences as well as our venues. He is a very imaginative and inventive artist who is always willing to go that extra mile. Absolute pleasure to work with too!

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Debbie Isitt

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BAFTA winning Writer/Director

Gary's camera work is always exceptional and he has a natural understanding of narrative. He has a brilliant eye for aesthetic photography and works really well with actors too; it's a fantastic combination and I would recommend him to anyone.

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Nick Whitfield

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Writer/Director of Skeletons. Winner of the Michael Powell Award

Gary is an excellent DoP. He makes great use of natural light to give a 'real' feel to his lighting, which at the same time has an elegance about it. As such he was a huge influence in the making of my two short films, and a vital player in the development of 'Skeletons' the feature film.

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Hayley Ryan

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Curriculum Manager

anCreate & Dance PM

Working with Gary has been an absolute pleasure. The Create & Dance films have reached over 1700 teachers and 83000 children and young people - demonstrating their accessibility and also their engaging delivery. Gary captured the essence of the programme with sensitivity and an eye for detail. He also made it really fun for everyone involved!

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Warren Haughey

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Creative Director

WH Collective

Gary is not only a highly skilled DOP, he is a joy to work with.  I have worked with Gary for a number of years and his talent for film making coupled with his kind, compassionate nature, was the perfect combination.  His technical knowledge and discerning eye bring style to any film along with a real empathy for story and emotion.  His passion for visual storytelling is evident in everything he delivers. I’m looking forward to working with him again very soon.

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Neal Foster

 

Director Birmingham

Stage Company

We have been lucky enough to work with Gary for almost twenty years and he always surpasses both our expectations and the competition. We wouldn’t want to go anywhere else for our filmed content. We can’t recommend him enough.

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gary@maninahat.co.uk  

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