The last three months have been some of the most rewarding of my time at Chelsea College of Art & Design. Having the freedom to pursue a medium and brief of my choice, and to of pulled together productions far beyond what I imagined I could do at the start of this project has not only been extremely challenging, but also very enlightening.

The key things I’ve learnt are that preparation and planning is paramount. Having a clear idea which can be communicated simply really makes a huge difference not only to the production of work, but to the final outcome too.

Working with a team of talented people makes a world of difference, specifically when each person has their own specific role to play in the production. Having at least some knowledge of each area I’ve worked in has certainly helped in these productions, but I now know I want to focus purely on directing rather than being a jack of all trades.

Both artist’s were a joy to work with on this project, and although each production had its ups and downs, I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved overall.

Toby Connor’s video will likely not be released until late this year as he is currently working on an album, and plans for the video to be released along with his other materials.

Gem Club’s video will be premiering online in the next week or two upon deciding which online place to premiere at.

This project has been the beginning of my career as a director, and this more than anything is something I hope to continue going forward. For me there is nothing like having the initial spark of an idea, building it into a treatment and script, and then finally seeing it come to life on a set with many more people working to create your vision. Its unlike anything else I’ve experienced, and I feel completely at home in this role. I am now very much looking forward to what project will come next, and see the work done here as a springboard into the industry I’ve wanted to get into for years.