Fervour
Narrative short
(In Post-production)
Josie meets a man on a Hinge date who reminds her vividly of her activist past.
Directed by Ralph Pritchard
Starring: Freddie Smith, Shivani Thussu
Scenario by Ralph Pritchard, dialogue improvised by the cast.
A Via Negativa production.
2024
Checking Out
Narrative short
(In Post-production)
When Sophie travels to London for an important job interview, her boyfriend tags along. But over the course of the day and night, difficult truths emerge that test their relationship to breaking point.
Directed by Ralph Pritchard
Starring: Anna Maguire, James King and Helena Kate Whittingham
Written by James King and Ralph Pritchard
Produced by Ralph Pritchard, Owen Vince & James King
Director of Photography: Em Turner
Art direction, styling, hair and makeup: Emily Lewis
Camera assistant: Katie Thompson
Sound Recordist: Owen Vince
A Via Negativa production.
2023
Diary
An ongoing video essay series, updated annually.
Diary began when I was 18 and exists within the avant-garde tradition of diaristic experimental filmmakers such as Jonas Mekas and George Kuchar.
2023
2013 - 2022
2013 - 2022
The Cat Thief
Narrative short
A mysterious stranger moves in down the hall from Jennifer, and over the course of an evening steals her cat, and her boyfriend.
Directed by Ralph Pritchard
Starring: Shaelyn Newmarch, George Hannigan and Penny Klein
Written by James King and Ralph Pritchard
Produced by Owen Vince
Director of Photography: Em Turner
Art direction, styling, hair and makeup: Charlotte Mistry
Focus Puller: Phoebe Arthurs
Sound Recordist: Owen Vince
Score by Thomas Halstead
Sound mix by Thomas Halstead
A Via Negativa production.
Watch teaser here.
2022
Films from the quar
I made these films for my instagram page during lockdown.
They explore themes arising from the pandemic; intimacy, productivity, mental health.
I spoke about these films and much else in an interview with the Bad Vibes Club podcast.
View vimeo collection here.
2020-21