Narrative
CPD
Intro to Cinematography with Ollie Kenchington (CVP)
Camera Department Basics with ARRI (CVP)
ARRI Hi-5 Masterclass with Jim McLean (CVP)
ARRI Alexa 35 Hands-On Demos (CVP)
Specific Skillset
Cinematography
Specialist camera knowledge: Canon C100, Blackmagic Design Range, Lumix GH5, ARRI/Sony Cinema Cameras and accessories
Final Cut Pro X
Screenwriting
Here you can see all film work I have been involved in, whether that'd be shortform, feature film releases or music videos. This is the area I want to prioritise going forwards I aim to work up the Camera Department ladder
Narrative works
Only In Cinemas (June 2023) (Coming Soon)
A feature film documentary centred around independent cinemas in Kent, the things they do for their community and the struggles they face.
Produced, Directed and shot by Syd
Role: 2nd Camera Operator
"William stepped in quite quickly to help me out on an independent documentary about Kentish cinemas where I needed a camera assistant. He was engaged, asked great questions and was able to work collaboratively with what was a tricky filming situation due to low lighting conditions. He was an amazing help and his work will be feature in the documentary upon completion. I’m sure we will collaborate again down the line on another project."-Syd Heather
Crossing Party (Coming Soon)
A Freak Friday inspired comedy short film about a video gamer and video game character swapping lives, and having very different adventures. Experimental short film produced by Harry Munday and Daniel Johnson and Directed by Luke Snare.
Cinematography by Ondrej Marko and William France. Role: Cinematographer (pre-production phase, left project due to complicated health reasons)
Empire of Light (April-May 2022)
A love story set in and around a beautiful old cinema on the South Coast of England in the 1980s (IMDb, 2022). Period feature film produced by Pippa Harris and Directed by Sam Mendes.
Cinematography by Roger Deakins. Role: Daily Marshal (3 days)
Coffee Machine, Toothbrush and Mirrors (March 2021)
Two self-produced micro-short films that focus on very simple stories, good production values and visually interesting ideas.
Self-produced and self-directed by William France
Insane, Heartbroken and Tina (Feb-March 2020)
Three short stories based around varying scenarios. "Insane" being a modern-day drama, "Tina" a modern-day comedy and "Heartbroken", a World War Two period Drama. A collection of short showreel scenes written and directed by Kiera Bell, a Film and TV actress.
Cinematography by Alfie Vaughan.
Assistant Director: William France.
I Won't Be Long Love (April 2023)
A horror short film comedy about an Elderly couple, where all is not as it seems and only gets worse. Shot in April 2023, this project is currently enjoying multiple nominations from film festivals in the UK and Stateside. Recently being selected for the Halloween Horror Film Festival and New York City Horror Film Festival among others. Follow Chasing Shadows Films for updates.
Produced by Katherine Shannon
Cinematography by Stephen Ley
Directed by James Fox
Role: 2nd Assistant Camera
Credit for images: Lee Thompson Images
Stand Up (Coming Soon)
Ben, a disabled stand-up comedian, delivers a comedy set about what it means and how it feels to live with cerebral palsy. Experimental short film produced by Daniel Johnson and Harry Munday and Directed by Dan Feakins.
Cinematography by Max Barrett. Role: Visual Assistant (pre-production phase, left project due to complicated health reasons)
From Within: Part 1 (June 2021)
The first instalment in a series of spoken word projects, focusing around the mystery of books and their timeless qualities. Experimental Short Film produced and directed by Tom Harvey.
Cinematography by Tom Harvey and William France
Things to Do in Self Isolation (April 2020)
A short film, made during the COVID-19 2020 Lockdown, of 14 micro-shorts about what to do around the house while in Isolation. A satirical, experimental, self produced and self-directed film. Nominated for the 2020 Lift-Off Global Network Sessions
Heart of Stone Cover- From SIX the Musical
A narrativised music video telling the story of a mother and child, covering the song "Heart of Stone" from SIX the Musical. Produced, directed by and starring Kiera Bell.
Cinematography by Alfie Vaughan.
Assistant Director: William France.
