“We commissioned Phil to work on a series of TVCs for one of our most high profile clients. As a creative agency, we wanted to work in partnership with a Director that could help push the creative to its limits, as well as challenge us when necessary, and Phil did exactly that. Phil built a great rapport not only with myself and the creative team, but also our client and cast which was really important to us. The crew on the day were slick, professional and did a brilliant job within the time constraints and location space, which was one of the hurdles we needed to overcome in the shoot planning. Phil was a constant support from pre-production all the way through to the final cuts and continued to help advise with his expertise - I learnt alot from him along the way! The final TVCs were a hit with our client - so much so they want to continue the series and produce more. Since meeting Phil we have continued to build a strong relationship and have commissioned him on other work, off the back of our first project together being such a success.”

“...Each and every time he produces imaginative, creative interpretations of the brief. He can effortlessly make beautiful imagery from ordinary mundane scenarios. Never phased by challenges we put before him, he never stops until the solution is “in the can”. Add that to a lively engaging personality, shoots are always fun with Phil. And the results are always outstanding. ”

“ Each time I have taken an idea for a film to Phil, he has turned my simplistic thoughts into short films that are beautiful to watch, intensely moving at times and right on brand every time. I have learned to really listen to his advice because he has the nasty habit of being right every time. I tell all my clients to trust him and I haven’t been let down once. He’s always delivered an outstanding job, on budget and on time.

I admire Phil because he will always stick his neck out and fight for what is right to make a great piece of film. He’ll work around tight budgets and short timeframes, but through all that he offers genuine, heartfelt advice about what makes a great film that agencies and clients ignore at their peril. He’s a pleasure to work with and liked and admired by everyone who has the chance to work with him. He’s patient and persistent, great fun but also deeply passionate and professional, well organised and always flexible. ”

“Phil creates contemporary looking films that engage the audience and is brilliant at putting people at ease which is essential when filming people for the first time. With his easy going but incisive interviewing style both the interview subject and the client (me), get the results needed to capture that something rather special every time.

Although Phil is the expert here, he is flexible and values client contributions to achieve the best results all round. Always looking at new technology to get the best result whilst maintaining the craft of video-making, which is important to Phil and this can be seen in the finished work.
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“Phil is a director who is able to direct emotionally and engaging videos a cut well above the usual corporate video standard. With the script designed by the Mental Health Foundation, Phil was able to interview the participants of the films on sensitive topics and ensure that they felt at ease in order to achieve the objectives of the Mental Health Foundation and Royal Mail and Mace.

We wanted to ensure value for money, and for the financial outlay we were thrilled with the contemporary and beautifully crafted films we received.”

“Phil has a broad range of experience working with senior clients across many different sectors. His approach to directing shows creative flair, and his broad ranging experience means he is never phased by any project, no matter how complex. He is quick to gain insight into a business’s needs, put the right team together, and although quite the perfectionist, is efficient in turning projects around quickly. During my time working with Phil, I learnt much about his industry as he happily shared his many tips and tricks. ”

“Phil has an ability to very quickly pick up subject matter and instinct for how to match image or view to content. He is outstanding at helping to refine down content for best impact on screen, and exceptionally good at bringing the best out of those he interviews.

It’s a joy to work with his team, and I know at the end of an engaging, fun process there will be an outstanding product waiting.”