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A photographic journey of discovery exploring the awakening of a
new generation
Clinton Chatfield - Associate Producer to Mr. Gibbons
Clinton
Chatfield is native to Arizona in the United States growing up in the towns
of Tucson, Phoenix and Payson. His participation during 14 Days in America 2004
represented a significant event in his career, positioning him well by continuing
in a key role this year. He is currently attending Arizona State University
graduating in May of 2006 with Major study at Bachelors level in Interdiscipliniary
studies. This includes a concentration on Mass Communication and Theater. Following
his studies and graduation he will be pursuing a career in writing and directing
for film or television.
Jared Scott Mercier - Arizona State University, Arizona, USA
Jared
Scott Mercier spent most of his childhood in the small towns of southern Maine.
At the age of 16 he moved to Chandler, Arizona, to finish high school. After
high school, for logistical and financial reasons Arizona State University was
selected for his higher education. After applications, rejections, appeals,
and approvals Jared was accepted to the University. Mid-way through his freshman
year, Jared found the two loves of his life; his fiancée, Molly Anne
Johnson, and his calling to be a Filmmaker. Now, in his fourth year at ASU,
he and four other students, founded a collective of Artists know as Natural
Door as well as the ASU Filmmakers Association, of which he is currently President.
An ambitious filmmaker, Jared has written, produced, directed, and edited 5
short films in the last 2 ½ years. Jared is very excited about the opportunities
that 14 Days in Great Britain will provide as well as the fast pace production
schedule it presents. He hopes to take the life and work experience, contacts,
educational process and goals that the project will provide and use them to
their full potential.
Lora Keleher - Arizona State University, Arizona, USA
Since
childhood, Lora Keleher experimented with and sought out creative mediums to
synthesize her experiences with her idealistic nature, and to continuously re-examine
her perceptions about the world and the people in it. She views film and writing
as art forms that can potentially expand this vision of reshaping perceptions,
redefining knowledge, and opening people’s minds to new ways of looking
at human potential, and people outwardly different from themselves. Lora is
thrilled to participate in the fourteen days project.
Gregory Davies - Under Graduate - University of Plymouth,
England, UK
I
was born in Cardiff in 1983 and grew up in a town called Penarth just outside
Cardiff. I was educated entirely in Welsh. My interest in photography stared
at a young age when I would play around with compact cameras. In my teens I
started photographing my environment, usually urban scenes around Cardiff. I
spent a huge amount of time photographing local skateboarders and also capturing
images at the many music clubs and events in Cardiff.
When I left school at 18 I spent a year in Pennsylvania living and working in
a Village Community (part of the Camphill movement) that cared for mentally
disabled adults. This experience enabled me to learn a great deal about different
people and I was able to collect many images that reflected this. I also had
the chance to travel around the USA photographing its cities, people and landscapes.
Currently studying Media Arts at the University of Plymouth. I spend a lot of
time photographing Plymouth and the surrounding area with work displaying in
some local galleries. Just completed a short documentary called ‘Feels
Like Family’ about Camphill Communities in the UK. The film allows people
who live there to have a voice against the heavy, unjustified criticism that
they face by some care organizations. Also working as a production assistant
for ‘The Company’ an Exeter based TV/film company.
Oliver Barber - Graduate in Documentary Film & Television
- University of Wales, Newport, UK
Spending
my life around London, I’ve acquired a strong fascination with the vibrancy
of city life, which has evoked a desire to explore the world’s diverse
surroundings. I seek inspiration from stunning landscapes, documenting stories
that people from all walks of life want to tell.
Recently obtaining a degree in Documentary Film & Television at the University
of Wales, Newport - Graduating with a BA (Hons), in addition to an award for
a graduate film - I see working in this unique industry a natural progression
from my degree, a step towards my dream career in Documentary.
Having a diverse view of this planet and its inhabitants, seeing it for its
beauty and its contrasting harsh realities, drives my passion for capturing
the world on film.
Nick Frankel - Graduate - University of Gloucestershire, England,
UK
Nick
has recently graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a video production
degree. Driven by a need to understand his own existence, Nick sought refuge
and opportunity in the arts where, from a young age, he involved himself in
the theatre and writing, before moving on to the world of film. Nick decided
that a trip to university to study the more theoretical nature of film was what
was needed. As well as developing his practical skills, Nick studied and fell
in love with philosophy and anthropology. His most recent project, an audio-image
piece, filmed in Iceland explored ideas behind the destruction and creation
of cultural myths and is an example that his work incorporates both strong practical
and theoretical elements.
Nick has had experience filming both documentary and narrative films, working
on various 16mm and 35mm shorts in the industry sector as well as co-managing
a production company at home. He has a deep love for horror films and loves
travelling and exploring new places.
Alex Fuhrmann - Graduate - University of Plymouth, England,
UK
After
spending 2 years as a professional basketball coach in Sierra Leone and London
having close contact with the press, Alex found himself drawn to media and took
a change in career by enrolling at the University of Plymouth. In the second
year of his university course he spent an exchange year at the University of
North Texas studying Radio, Television and Film where he received the Television
department ‘Talent Award’.
The past year has been spent completing his BA Degree in Media Arts at Plymouth
in which he undertook the production of 2 documentaries and now is looking for
a career in television/radio.
Claire Williams - Graduate, Newport University, Wales UK
Claire
grew up in a small historical market town in South Wales, and after completing
her A levels took a gap year to gain some insight and experience into the media
industry. During this time Claire became extremely interested in filmmaking
and particularly factual film.
Claire is a friendly and sociable person, meeting people and getting to know
them is the inspiration behind her career choice. She believes that everyone
has a story to tell, from the dramatic and heart wrenching, to the simple and
sweet. Every now and then she stumbles across a story that she feels is screaming
to be told. This has been the driving force behind her making a diverse range
of short documentary films throughout her University course recently gaining
a BA (Hons) Degree in Documentary Film and Television. Claire’s graduation
film was nominated in three categories in the Finest Film Awards 2005.
Since leaving University Claire have become involved with the start up of
a new local radio station, and has become a volunteer helping young talented
bands in the local area, as a result of this she is applying for funding in
order to start her own production company making promotional and documentary
films.
Joel Carr - Under Graduate - University of Plymouth, England,
UK
Joel
has spent all his life in England where he developed an interest in TV and Film,
which he has continued through college and university where he is currently
in his 2nd year studying BA Media Arts in Plymouth.
Since his first video camera Joel has always been filming anything and everything,
whether it be a family holiday or short films written by himself or as collaborations.
A keen traveller and enthusiastic about involving himself in other cultures;
he has spent 3 months studying abroad at the Radio and Television University
in Silesia, Poland.
Darwin - Under Graduate - Art Center, Pasadena, California
Darwin
brings a diverse background to the project. Currently studying film at Art Center
Pasadena he will be providing a level of knowledge supporting the production
strongly in may areas. His love of still photography will also be a focus creating
a strong synergy with this aspect of the project. Dance and choreography are
a major part of his life although less so now since working in film. A talented
and passionate individual who will be making a significant contribution to the
project and crew members alike.
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