Seeing the Magic
Travelling to Sedona in Arizona was a great step for the film. I was joined by my dear friends, Peggy Dylan, Steve Brougher and Nuptul Rinpoche. It was a blessing to have Peggy there as she is at the very heart of the film. Steve is a great friend and ...Read More
Pixar's latest animation is the story of 11-year old Riley’s journey to a new city and a new home. She is trying to adapt to change that is often a major challenge for both adults and children. What’s remarkable about Inside Out is that it goes inside the young girls' ...Read More
Stephen Mulhearn Director Award Winning Filmmaker Stephen Mulhearn’s journey towards this documentary started when he was a child. Growing up around Glasgow, he witnessed horrific acts of violence and saw at first hand the devastating effects of alcoholism. He made a pledge to ‘do something about it’ when he grew ...Read More
The music within Transcending the Storm is as important to the film as strong roots are to a tree. The music needed to be as moving as the visuals and narrative. Working with Marcus Cliffe gave me the chance to express the many emotional layers present in this story in a ...Read More
As a director, I had the daunting task of creating visuals that would do this universal story justice. The cinematography had to be more filmic than classic documentary. I needed the misc-en-scene to be layered with meaning and beauty and it had to give the audience scope for personal interpretation. ...Read More
“This story began with a wish to share the guidance of wise women and men who have deeply touched my life. In fact, in the case of Peggy Dylan: saved my life. Early viewings with other filmmakers and industry professionals prompted an additional element. It was suggested that my personal ...Read More