July 2013 - The Diary

Off to a flying start this month with 3 short film roles for the Virgin Shorts scheme. First up was THE WHITE LIGHT CO. directed by Julie D Dunn in which I play a slightly malevolent Doctor..

We set out to shoot three films in 2 days. Next up was Drew Taylor's VANILLA. Again I brought a slightly diabolical air to my character of the Ice Cream Seller. Great fun shooting these 2mins 20 secs shorts in and around various locations in Glasgow.

And then it was my turn to direct my own script of GET SHIRTY with the same excellent crew. I played the part of George, one of the lead character Tommy's friends as he meets the girl of his dreams...A good start to the month. Then it was back to the audition trail to London.

Writing

I have completed the feature film screenplay THE CLANSMEN and submitted to the BBC Writer's Room in March 2013. Recently completed the 2nd draft of THE YOUNG PRETENDER, a theatrical musical and my comedy play RESTING, which has been entered into the Verity Bargate Award at the Soho Theatre, London.
My first script GET SHORTY, a short film with a wicked twist has now been filmed and with me directing! This is a co-production between Thistlewood Film Studios and Silly Wee Films, backed by Creative Talent Connections in Glasgow. GET SHIRTY is my entry for the Virgin Shorts Scheme in July 2013.