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IRISH, BLACKS & DOGS has won BEST SHORT FILM at the Royal Television Society Midlands!

A tremendous thank you to Sky TV, Coventry UK City of Culture 2021and The Space Arts for providing such a fantastic opportunity and supporting our film.

It goes without saying, a HUGE shout out to our amazing cast and crew! These are some of the most talented filmmakers out there, so go work with them!

Written, Produced & Directed by - Jack Norris
Starring - Andre-Pierre Nisbett-Gordon & Hayward B. Morse
DOP - Tom Martin
Production Design - Stephanie Webb
Production Coordinator - Francesca Piccinin
Sound Recordist - Ben Wiffen
Hair & Makeup - Kelly Taylor Makeup Artist
Camera Assistant - Ben Waldron
Colourist - One Boy Media
Dialogue Mix - Sean Flood

Also a big thank you to:

Paul O'Donnell and Kate Church for their amazing support and insight throughout the project.

Tom Mackinder and Scott Minnis for their post-production eyes.

Bhulla Beghal for being the best agony aunt.

We’re thrilled to be crafting powerful films alongside some of the best talent in the West Midlands.

Victorian from early through to late. In down time from work it has been really important for me to practice and maintain skills to the highest level.
I’ve been working on eras and looking a vintage setting, products and techniques. Also I’ve been working on my wig work and using what wigs I have in stock to practice on from great condition ones to not the best but working with what I have.

The Marilyn, In down time from work it has been really important for me to practice and maintain skills to the highest level.
I’ve been working on eras and looking a vintage setting, products and techniques. Also I’ve been working on my wig work and using what wigs I have in stock to practice on from great condition ones to not the best but working with what I have.

Elizabethan wig work. In down time from work it has been really important for me to practice and maintain skills to the highest level.
I’ve been working on eras and looking a vintage setting, products and techniques. Also I’ve been working on my wig work and using what wigs I have in stock to practice on from great condition ones to not the best but working with what I have.

‘Shooting with Soul’ workshop organised by was an amazing opportunity for creatives to stop thinking and “just be in the moment” it allowed the models, photographers and makeup artists to discuss, collaborate and PLAY outside their comfort zone. There was no opportunity to plan it just had to happen.

The results were organic, wholesome and somewhat experimental which is a mantra I now follow from the fabulous after listening to her on clubhouse.

Pigments were thrown, makeup was used differently as paint on the body. When these workshops happen again definitely think about getting on board.

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‘Shooting with Soul’ workshop organised by was an amazing opportunity for creatives to stop thinking and “just be in the moment” it allowed the models, photographers and makeup artists to discuss, collaborate and PLAY outside their comfort zone. There was no opportunity to plan it just had to happen.

The results were organic, wholesome and somewhat experimental which is a mantra I now follow from the fabulous after listening to her on clubhouse.

Pigments were thrown, makeup was used differently as paint on the body. When these workshops happen again definitely think about getting on board.

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💄 Hair and make up by
Model:
Costume:

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‘Shooting with Soul’ workshop organised by was an amazing opportunity for creatives to stop thinking and “just be in the moment” it allowed the models, photographers and makeup artists to discuss, collaborate and PLAY outside their comfort zone. There was no opportunity to plan it just had to happen.

The results were organic, wholesome and somewhat experimental which is a mantra I now follow from the fabulous after listening to her on clubhouse.

Pigments were thrown, makeup was used differently as paint on the body. When these workshops happen again definitely think about getting on board.

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💄 Hair and make up by
Model:
Costume:

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During these strange times and in between filming jobs I have made a conscious effort to upskill and perfect my skills in areas I had neglected.
I had the fantastic opportunity to complete course at . Absolutely fantastic and a massive thank you to the fabulous for being my perfect model.

Every one I have since worked with I have recommended this course. Keep your eye out on Julia’s page for upcoming courses.