We are very proud of the work our students have produced over the years our course has been running. Please click on names on this page to view cohort which started in 2019,  use links below to see work from other year groups, Enjoy. 

FdA Film 2019+

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FDA Film 2018+

FDA Film 2018+

FdA Film 2017+

FdA Film 2017+

FdA Film 2016+

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FdA Film 2015+

FdA Film 2015+

FdA Film 2014+

FdA Film 2014+

FdA Film 2013+

FdA Film 2013+

Staff & Guests

Staff & Guests

Many of our students also have profiles on Hiive. Please click on link above to view.

Many of our students also have profiles on Hiive. Please click on link above to view.

Megan Atkinson

About Me

I am a creative film student interested in video editing, animation and illustration.

 

Films and Projects

2022 SHOWREEL

The Lost Friend

Lovely Music Video

Wedding Video

Short Film / Moment In Time

BCA Corporate Video

Short Film / My Kind of Woman

Travel Video / WFFT

Travel Video / Canada

AYO BABATUNDE

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About Me

I’m a creative film maker from Bristol, UK.

I love story telling whether through movies or documentaries. The ability to convey to an audience an idea that grew from one’s mind through visuals and sound.

My goal is to always find creative ways to tell the next story.

 

Films and Projects

Everyday Activity Short Film

Documentary

Experimental Media Project

Imagine you could have an actual conversation with yourself.....I found a way to do it

A very short video playing around with masking effect

Other Videos I’ve Created

In the early days of the COVID19 lockdown, Bristol City looked like a ghost town
A short montage of the Black Lives Matter in Bristol, UK
A short video created for a friend's fitness page

CHARLIE BIDMEAD

Charlie Bidmead

Hi i’m a photography degree student with a passion for creating abstract immersive imagery.

I love experimenting with the boundaries of photography and making others question the way they perceive them.

Over the years I have created photography in many different mediums. Such as audio visual experiences, books, 3d prints, a kaleidoscope and hologram.

I have recently shared my work at the cube cinema in bristol and in the sovereign centre in weston super mare.

I hope to continue evolving and creating over the course of my photography career.

Projects

A selection of my work so far.

audio visual experience

“Forever” an audio visual experience by Charlie Bidmead.

“Touch”

Three-dimensional imagery, displayed through holography.

Matt Buchan

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About Me

A director who wants to entertain and put a creative spin on a genre, my specialities include Sound and Voice Acting.

 

Films and Projects

2019-2021 ShowReel

Everyday Activity Shortfilm

Documentary

Experimental Media

Skill sets

Other Films I’ve Made

Collaboration with other people

CHARLEEN BURSE

Me and my daughter.

About Me

I am a documentary photographer who enjoys questioning intimacy, the human condition and looking at the use of light used in renaissance paintings. Im drawn to photographing sensitive and evocative subject matter.

Being a single parent of 2, I have been researching masculinity and the pressures of growing up being identified as male. With no real strong masculine figure in my sons life, im using photography as a way of exploring masculinity.

My previous project looking at the quiet moments within my sons life, stretch over a year and resulted in a group exhibition in Bristol and a book

  

Exhibitions 

Weston College Creative Arts Exhibition 

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 

Group Exhibitions 

Center Space Bristol – File Not Found – 2017 

The Island – UCW Collective – 2018 

ELLA CAKEBREAD

About Me

Ella is an aspiring events photographer, having works with the likes of Future Dub Orchestra. She is looking to expand her portfolio over time with events such as weddings upcoming.

Projects

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GeoRGIA CHRISTY

About Me

Hello, I’m a passionate video editor that loves working on all things creative. I hope to become a freelance video editor after finishing my studies.

 

Films and Projects

ShowReel

Major Project - Happier Than Ever

Sweet Creature

Josh Clark

About Me

“My mind is like an internet browser. 17 Tabs are open, 4 of them are frozen and I don’t know where the music is coming from.”

If I told myself 8 years ago I will leave my Computer Science diploma and join a Film Degree I would think my future self was a mad man. But nevertheless here we are 7 years deep.

I had no prior knowledge about film only that movies existed and I watched them, I have discovered so much about myself through film and being able to find something I enjoy and want to make a career out of has never made me feel better.

 

Reels


Films and Projects

“Hitman Mike runs into trouble while trying to dispose of a "Package" during a cleaner strike and now has to do the heavy lifting himself.”

“Shin Malphur a legendary gunslinger also know as the Man with the Golden Gun hunts down a rouge Dredgen Warlock”

"This project was originally under the title “Gui is dead” in reference to a fellow classmate who would be absent on a certain day of the week, the joke became that Gui was dead hence the phrase “Gui is dead”. Four projects sprung from the phrase and each project contained reference to clones. The project origins have not changed that much be it aside from year and setting the core values still remain."

James’ 1971 Duster is not the only thing breaking down in his life. His relationship with Alix seems like its coming to an end after an argument. Stranded in the middle of nowhere Their ability to resolve their issues will be their salvation or their demise.


He brought with him a positive and eager attitude to learn and approached his job roles with confidence.
— Grace Fox "Among Us"

A Style and Meaning Film about Jacob. A man sat on a ledge thinking his final moments away.


Josh is a hard working, dedicated film maker with such enthusiasm to the craft. I have worked with Josh three time and each time he has worked hard in production to create something we can be proud of.
— Tom Forrister "Concrete Ride"

Breaking The Forth Wall


Overall Joshua was a big helping hand on set as well as doing his own role he took the initiative throughout the week to help wherever help was required.
— Nathan Bradbury "Lure"

A Documentary following Clare Finlan & Joe Brooks on their journey to create their show “Queer Monster”.

He was very efficient at the role whilst also suggesting ways in which I could improve my sound for the film which was extremely helpful.
— Ella Cakebread "Dirt"

Everyday Activity Film about a car boot…with a twist


Dirigo 2020

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Additional Film projects

Maddy Colella

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About Me

Creative and Hardworking Producer/Film Maker from Portishead. I love producing projects and managing a team.

 

Films and Projects

2018-2019 ShowReel

A collaborative of projects that I worked on through college.

FMP 2019 - Completed Media Production Extended Diploma UAL with Distinction

A heartfelt heartbreak. The loss of a sister, a best friend takes its toll on a young child who would give anything for one more day her.

Everyday Activity Short Film

An everyday routine taken to heart. Forced to feel beautiful only with a mask on, taking off the mask is harder than you can imagine.

Experimental project

This project depicts aspects of schizophrenia and an escape to a euphoria. A woman trying to escape the voices.

Other Films I’ve Made

John Ross at the Fleece

John Ross , the man with the guitar, voice and soul.

Dirigo 2021

on this project i was a social media director specifically instagram.

Updated Showreel - 2018 -21 add on.

Alexander Drummond

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About Me

I was probably dropped as a baby, which is why some of the project’s I pursue are weird.

I’m Writer/Director, but not a particularly good one - yet. I’m also a try-hard film swat and Beach Boys enthusiast.

My Uni Blog:

https://aldrummond2001.weebly.com

 

Films and Projects

Jumper - A fun Film about Suicide

Saturday Night at the Monica - A rude Documentary

The Pencil Drop - A “under the table” Short film

 

My Show Reel 2021

Siobhan Ellis

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Gracie Francis

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About Me

I am a creative thinker who would love to work in the film industry, the area I would like to specialise in is scriptwriting, however I am also interested in editing and animation.

 

Films and Projects

ShowReel 2018-2019

SHOWREEL 2019-2020

Documentary - Autumn Leaving

Everyday Activity Short Film

experimental media project

other projects I have worked

My final major project that I created in college.

Christmas video made for the priory learning trust

The aero advertisement film made in second year of college.

Millie Francis

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About Me

I am a creative quiet person that loves to work behind the camera. I love to travel and film around different places/countries. I would love to work in the music industry creating music videos, but any job behind the camera would be amazing!

Films and Projects

2017-2021 ShowReel

Paris Documentary - What a better place to dream than in Paris

Everyday Activity Short Film

Experimental media project

Foreign residential project - Lille - Jumpers

Other Films I’ve Made

LA Trip 2020

Year 2 of Uni Films

Lego conversation

Gaming interview

One day film: All about you - Mcfly

College Final Major Project:

Ivy

A short film.

Collaboration work

Clash of classes

A film trailer

My favourite college project.

Lifeboats: The hidden Heroes

A documentary.

Young Volcanoes - Fall out boy

A music video.

Aero bubbles

An advert.

Mathew Hayden

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Adam Hellend

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About Me

I adhere to the camera. To be able to tell a story through the ease of something as simple as a camera and yet as complex as your imagination, is what i’m all about.

I just can’t wait to unleash it!

 

Films and Projects

Still - 2019 - Short Film

Home Sweet Home - 2019 - Everyday Activity Short Film

West of Wednesbury - 2019 - Documentary Film

D.I.Y SOS Interviews - 2019 - Short Documentary Film

Jumpers - 2020 - Short Film (Dir. Alexander Drummond)

The Hiest - 2020 - Short Film

Toilet Trouble - 2020 - Short Film

Film Showreel - 2019-2020


Animation and Games Design Work

Animation Showreel - 2017-2018

Environment and Character Building

Editing Effects

Creative CV

Emily Hopkins

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JaCKIE LOVE

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About Me

A passionate and creative writer/director that wants to create new stories and concepts within the films that I make.

Showreel

The Stranger (University final major project)
An emotionless hitman kills his victims with no sympathy but he becomes concerned by his lack of feelings and evaluates his situation.

Rendezvous (Short Film)

An agent is tasked with deploying a bomb in order to assassinate her boss. She must race against the time in order to get paid and leave without getting killed in the explosion.

Time and the City (Documentary short film)

A poetic montage documentary about the city of Bristol from day to night.

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Hi I’m Ben Marchant an actor, producer and director.

Nice to meet you

Films and Projects

2019-2020 ShowReel

Showreel 2019-2021

Everyday Activity: A Breath Of Fresh Air (2019)

Documentary: The Days Before And After (2019)

Experimental Music Video: Brain Stew Fan Made Music Video (2020)

One Location Film: Cuppa Tea (2020)

Honeymoon (2021)

Creepypasta (2022)

Other Films I’ve Acted In

SAMUEL MORRIS

About Samuel.

Samuel Morris is a conceptual photographer that specialises in photo-manipulation and creates unnatural juxtaposition pieces. In his spare time, Samuel has been producing bodies of work for the local bands of Weston-Super-Mare. A few examples of work can be seen below, for a full gallery, click on the links!

Limited gallery.

The inedible.

The Inedible is a photobook that depicts a surrealistic interpretation on the eating disorder formally known as PICA.

Oliver Riddoch

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Mateusz Szymankiewicz

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Kraig TaYLor-Bryant

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About Me

My one goal in the film industry is to educate, to tell a fictional story that reflects reality, or actually tell a real story through documentaries. I believe the best way to do that is to put your own creative spin on it, to keep it experimental and engaging.

 

I was Director for Dirigo film festival, find out more about my involvement here: https://kraigsuniyear2.weebly.com/collaborative-practices.html



The Dinosaur and the Bear, isolation film

Films and Projects

Dyspraxia documentary

I was confident enough with my documentary to submit it to open City Documentary Festival, see more here: https://kraigsuniyear2.weebly.com/development-plan.html

Everyday Activity Short Film

Mark Tapley

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About Me

I’m a guy who likes movies and likes to make movies. I particularly enjoy editing, but am always interested in gaining more experience in the various roles on a film set. In filmmaking, there is always more to learn and different kinds of production to experience, for which I have the enthusiasm and am eager to see and do as much as I can.

Films and Projects

A Dawdler’s Quest

Determined to get out of doing work, a slacker convinces his brother to go on a road trip with him.

Heinous Crime

Mr. Daniels has been accused of a dastardly crime, but did he do it?

Quick Coffee

I try to make a cup of coffee, but it is not cinematic enough.

Now Screening; Odeon Weston

A mini-documentary about the unique architecture and Compton Organ in the Odeon Cinema in Weston-super-Mare, England.

Experimental media

For an experimental media project, I made a series of collages inspired by the work of Coldwar Steve. They are meant to look like Doctor Who DVD covers, with each cover being a satirical cut-up based on the sociopolitical themes that were used in classic episodes of Doctor Who (From the left: The theme of the ‘The Daleks’ was the fear of radiation, the theme of ‘The Dalek Invasion of Earth’ was discrimination and the theme of ‘The War Games’ was peace and war). Contrary to popular belief, Doctor Who has always been politically inspired.

This is a less subtle episode to feature a political theme, but this episode of Doctor Who came out only two years after the US and UK invasion of Iraq.

Self-isolation Film

During the Covid-19 pandemic, I was tasked with making a film while self-isolating, so I made a film about self-isolating.

Climate Change Video

Coverage of the climate strike held at Weston College Loxton Campus.

Rendezvous

A suspense thriller short film, about an assassin who betrays her employer.

Dirigo Film Festival

I participated in the organisation of the 7th Dirigo International Student Film Festival, which was held online due to the national lockdown caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. As one of the directors of the festival, it was my job to watch and review all of the student films that were submitted. I then debated with my fellow directors to shortlist the finalists and pick a winner for each category, and then arranged he running order of the final program of films.

Festival trailer.

Trailer for the school edition of the festival.

The festival.

Festival Q&A with the filmmakers.

School edition of the festival.

Two friends host a stake-out in the woods, believing that some mysterious visitors will be soon to arrive.

James makes himself a cheese-toasted sandwich, but he isn’t planning on sharing it.

Amber THORPE

About Me

As a photographer, I enjoy documenting people and the landscape. I like to tell a narrative within my photos whilst evoking various emotions and feelings.

​I use photography as a means to express myself, documenting the world around me. My goal is to make photographs into a story and is my firm aspiration to become a full-time professional photographer.  

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