History

With over 30 years in the design, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of fascinating projects. However, few experiences have demanded the diverse range of skills such as those required for filmmaking.

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Publicity still from Hats On Sticks Pictures production Dark Highlands.

A Life In Film

Throughout my career as a designer and animator, I’ve moonlighted as a producer, production designer, art director, VFX artist, stuntman, director of photography—and, on occasion, a background corpse. Filmmaking has been a lifelong passion, and I thrive on the collaborative chaos it brings.

Over the years, I’ve worked on countless short films and three feature films: The Planet (2006) and One Day Removals (2009) with Stirton Productions, and Dark Highlands (2018) under my own banner. All written and directed by Scotland’s own answer to David Lynch, Mark Stirton.

So how does this help you get a better nightclub poster or a sharper product video? Simple: 30+ years of insane deadlines, creative firefighting, and solving problems no one’s ever seen before. Filmmaking turns you into a multi-skilled, battle-tested operator. It means you’re not just getting a 3D model of your canned drink—you’re getting one made by someone who’s handled international movie marketing... and has literally exploded for a shot.