Using the fragility and impermanence of 16mm film, Paul has documented social history throughout England during a decade of great divide and unrest, encompassing the breadth of this country's society and diverse culture.
Further works explore mortality and ritual, referencing and dissecting his upbringing.
In 2022, his film Mirrors, supported by BFI Doc Society, premiered in the International Short Competition at Sheffield DocFest and was later longlisted for BIFA Best Short Film.
His next film, Shadows, now in post-production, examines class, power and identity in England —an unflinching gaze at the structures that shape us.
+ Technical specifications of the camera such as frame rates, variable shutter, and their effect on the image
+ Film emulsions and their differences
+ Lenses
+ How to use a light meter
+ Post-production workflow, such as how to fill out a Kodak Spec Sheet correctly, dailies vs. DPX, etc.
+ Useful tips in the field + Safe practice
This is a technical, practical, and creative course. As each student will come to the course with an idea of how to use the format, they will be given bespoke tutoring for their specific needs towards realising their project.
This course is designed for undergraduates and above, 1-6 students, and can run between 1-2 hours.
By the end of the course, each student will be capable of safely and correctly operating the Bolex H16 cine camera, leaving with a PDF outlining the course details.
