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Writes, Produces, Directs, and acts in his own productions. Seeking to expand his knowledge and experience in these fields by collaborating with other film makers. In the creative output, he is expressing his thoughts and feelings about the human condition in the urban environment, with an enthusiastic view to broadening his scope in other aspects of film production. Has good knowledge of productions methods, up to date with producing the work. An active commitment to achieving an individual & distinct personal aesthetic, 'look' in the short films. Themes: cityscape environment, criminal psyche, street wisdom, instincts, depravation, degradation, loss, false victory, betrayal, division, guilt, paranoia, mistrust, anger, solitude, isolation, sarcasm, absurdist, black humour, moments of fantasy. The 'look': Staircases, fire escapes, lamposts, dustbins, steam, yards and desolate sometimes derelict, damaged rooms. Bedsits, litter, secondhand, run down side streets, arches, lofts, yards, basements. Camera style and form: Wide angles, long shots, jump cuts, low natural lighting, handheld steadi-cam, eye-level angles, Also focusing on a personal endeavour to expand a current library of film related books & articles, with approximately four hundred & fifty books & articles in the collection to date, for the purpose of study & research. A further interest is to catalogue the collection for private use and public display only. The 'myspace' website is a work in progress, it serves the purpose of describing through the display of still images, observations & thoughts about the types of themes that interest & effect current film making style. Visit: www.youtube.com/ashrafilm (Digital Film clips, cuttings) Visit: www.myspace.com/filmnad (Digital Stills) |
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| Categories: | Assistant Director, Camera Assistant, Crew Hire, Director, Photographer-Stills, Producer, Script Developer, Unit Crew, Writer |
| eMail: | http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/mymovies |
| WWW: | http://www.ukscreen.com/crew/mymovies |
| Address: |
Central. University Campus. The City of Bradford Yorkshire and The Humber United Kingdom |
| Company: | Ashrafilm Productions |
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Experience: | 14 yrs |
| Languages: | English |
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| Writing screenplays, producing, directing, audio and visual editing. City location scout. Studying film art & craft, with a focus on learning about other arts to strengthen the learning process of filmmaking. Digital photography, improvisation on baby grand piano, world music, jazz & blues history, tenor saxophone improvisation, saxophones + pianos, antiques, chess. Overall, many diverse interests. |
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Having met & talked with the following influential & inspirational film cinema craftsmen who were kind to allow for a photo and autograph to be taken, these meetings left an indelible impression on me about cinema as a serious artform and that craftsmanship, form and content is tantamount from those involved in the picture making process. To also strive to get the best from the productions. Commitment and passion for the art & form of film-making in general. The digital film work: 'Peace Portraits' has been allocated a small repeat screening slot to be exhibited along with other short filmmakers on the 'BBC' Big Screen (Bradford) from 29th May-10th June 2008. A surprisingly welcome addition, that has indeed humbled and given him re-strengthened belief in the artistic input and hardwork over the years of works in development. Lastly, getting to meet film directors and acquiring various printed work autographed and supportive photographs from the following major film makers has been a one-off chance encounter and indeed honourable, and an un-estimable privilege. The film-makers are: The Brits: Richard Attenborough, Jack Cardiff, Freddie Francis, Ken Loach, Mike Figgis, Mike Hodges, Alex Cox, Peter Yates, John Glen, Guy Hamilton, Waris Hussein. The Americans: Ray Harryhausen. The 'Italians': Bernardo Bertolucci. South Americas: Fernando Meirelles. The following are always a primary influences & inspiration: S. Ray, Scorsese, Leone, De Palma, M. Mann, Kubrick. Secondary influence/inspiration: J. Sturges, B.G. Hutton, R. Fleischer, Lumet, Hill, Oz, Grosbard, Mackendrick, H.J. Clouzot. |
| Type | Production Name | Company | Role | Year |
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| Theatre | 1. TOO LOUD | Writer | 1996 | |
| Radio | 2. THREE RHYMES | Writer | 1996 | |
| Short Film | 3. AWAY AWHILE | Writer | 1997 | |
| Feature Film | 4. WAREHOUSE DOGS | Writer | 1998 | |
| Short Film | 5. FAIRGROUND TRIP (Experimental) | Producer Director | 1998 | |
| Short Film | 6. FILM THIEF | Writer | 1998 | |
| Short Film | 7. LUCKY FOOLS | Writer | 1998 | |
| Short Film | 8. SIZE FOUR AND ABOVE | Writer | 1998 | |
| Short Film | 9. HOOKERS | Writer | 1999 | |
| Short Film | 10. LET'S DISCO | Writer | 1999 | |
| Short Film | 11. ROOMS FOR RENT | Writer | 1999 | |
| Short Film | 12. THE PAINTING JOB | Writer | 1999 | |
| Short Film | 13. THE PARK | Writer | 1999 | |
| Short Film | 14. DEAR LOTTERY WINNER | a New Yob Production | Writer Producer Editor Director | 2000 |
| Short Film | 15. HAVE SUITCASE WILL TRAVEL | Writer | 2000 | |
| Short Film | 16. THE PRIVATE GUN DEALER | a New Yob Production | Writer Producer Editor Director | 2001 |
| Short Film | 17. STOLEN TO ORDER | a Crime Street Production | Writer Producer Editor Director | 2001 |
| Short Film | 18. THE RURAL WHOLESALER | a 3 Crime Way Production | Writer Producer Editor Director | 2002 |
| Short Film | 19. THE SQUATTER | Writer | 2001 | |
| Short Film | 20. STREET PORTRAITS | Writer Producer Editor Director | 2002 | |
| Short Film | 21. GOLDEN OLDIES | Writer | 2002 | |
| Short Film | 22. ONE SAFE, TWO MANY | Writer | 2002 | |
| Short Film | 23. TRADE BY THE LAKE | Bad4Da Film Productions | Writer Producer Editor Director | 2002 |
| Short Film | 24. THE DON, THE DEALS AND DUNG | Bad4D Video Productions | Writer Producer Editor Director | 2004 |
| Short Film | 25. BASEMENT TAILOR | Bad4D Video Productions | Writer | 2005 |
| Short Film | 26. GRANVILLES GRAND VILLAS | Bad4DV Productions | Writer | 2006 |
| Short Film | 27. SAFE DISPOSAL | Bad4DV Productions | Writer | 2006 |
| Documentary | 28. PEACE PORTRAITS | Bad4DV Productions | Writer, producer, director | 2007 |
| Music Video | 29. CHARITY FASHION SHOW, UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD | Digital / Animation Department,Bradford University | Jazz Tenor Saxophonist | 2007 |
| Short Film | 30. I CITIZEN | BD5 Jive Productions | Writer | 2008 |
| Short Film | 31. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION: SQUATTER NOT INC | Ashrafilm Productions | Writer | 2008 |
| Documentary | 32. BRADFORD SONGS | Ashrafilm Productions | Writer / Producer / Director | 2009 |
| Feature Film | 33. DONATIONS GALORE | Ashrafilm Productions | Writer | 2010 |