Here is a collection of our New Voices Film Projects - a range of co-produced films, all developed with young people, focussed on skill development, imagination, and empowerment.
Below of the examples to support this commission proposal as well as CV below.
CV / EXPERIENCE
TEACHING / FILMMAKING
MAP Charity 2018 - 2019
Volunteer tutor in film and media for MAP Charity (MAP specialises in education provision for young people struggling with mainstream education). As well as classroom teaching, I supported some of their students on additional working film projects within MAP, including
promotional and artistic films for MAP.
Film & TV Tutor Capa College 2022 - Ongoing
Part-time/ flexible Film & TV tutor at CAPA College.
Guest Photography and Filmmaking Tutor PINC College 2025 - Ongoing
Part-time/ flexible tutor at PINC College.
Bokehgo Film School
Ongoing series of independent film school experiences/ workshops including but not limited to: The Children's Art School, Creative Wakefield, the SEND Youth Alliance, Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture, Bradford Media Museum, Barnsley Council, Wakefield Council Bolsover District Council.
Founder, Director, Filmmaker, Photographer Studio Bokehgo 2015 - Ongoing
Filmmaker / Photographer and director of Studio Bokehgo, having delivered thousands of films and photograph portfolios to date including current clients such as the Royal Ballet & Opera, Wakefield’s Our Year & Wakefield Council, Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 & Rotherham Council, Leeds Council, Kirklees Council, Barnsley Libraries, Barnsley Civic, Unlimited, White Rose Forest, Woven in Kirklees, the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Nomad Clan, Creative Wakefield, Halifax Opportunities Trust, Yew Tree Youth Theatre, Linden Dance Company, To Move Ltd, Penguin Theatre Show, as well as previous clients including Visit Leeds/ Visit Britain, Leeds BID, Bradford Council, Bradford City of Culture, Huddersfield BID, Leeds International Festival, Mansfield Museum, BEAM, Leeds 2023, Kirklees Year of Music 2024, Wakefield Literature Festival, Curious Monkey Theatre and many more.
Founder and Director Bokomorebi International Film Festival & Rays of Hope Youth Film Festival
Bokomorebi launched in 2025 and is becoming an annual international festival showcasing socially engaged and ethically aware films, new voices and artist filmmakers. It hosts film showcases, commissions of new work, talks and workshops.
Arts/ Marketing
Co-Founder and Director of Woolgather Art Collective 2008 - 2016
Woolgather was an art collective focussed on bringing art to the public in dynamic ways. Some of our more notable initiatives were the Woolgather Art Prize and Woolgather’s Art Vend (vending machines that would distribute unique artworks for £1 and saw over 11,000 unique
artworks commissioned across over 100 artists).
Social Media Consultant Leeds City College 2012-2014
Consultant for business startups in Social Media setup, strategy and voice.
Social Media Manager East Street Arts 2013 - 2015
Social Media Manager for East Street Arts charity and projects including the launching of the Art Hostel.
Co-Founder and Marketing Director of British Dodgeball 2014 - 2016
British Dodgeball is the national governing body for the sport of dodgeball in the UK. I co-founded the governing body and worked as director of marketing for 2 years to establish the sport’s voice and visual identity within the UK, responsible for all elements of the sports
visibility from school programmes to world cups.