The Stage 32 Videos: Teddybears

Trailer created for the short film - The Year Dot (2023) Written and filmed in Brighton, UK "The Year Dot" is a touching short film that revolves around Dot, an elderly woman grappling with lung cancer. Confronting her mortality, Dot plans a poignant end-of-life party. When lock-down spoils her plans, Dot navigates her newfound isolation through conversations with her companions: a collection of cherished teddy bears - providing moments of whimsy but also symbolic of her yearning for human contact. Dealing with motifs of loneliness, scattered family, and the technological challenges of older generations, "The Year Dot" captures the essence of resilience and the human spirit. Through Dot's journey, the film showcases the power of love, connection, and embracing life's fleeting moments, all set against the backdrop of a world in turmoil.

Kick-Ass 3 – A Punkrock Rebellion for the Modern Era Kick-Ass left a mark on me when I was a kid. Today, I want to bring this franchise back to life with a fresh energy — more current, more free. I envision a film where the heroes don’t have classic superpowers, but a much more human strength: their inner struggles, their commitment, their freedom of expression. A multiethnic team — Asians, Africans, Europeans, and many others — embodying diversity in all its forms. Their costumes would be exaggerated, bold, featuring a hero in leather briefs proudly embracing his homosexuality. It would be a mix of humor, emotion, and rebellion. Visually, the film would incorporate comic book elements: colorful onomatopoeias like SPLAAAHH bursting onto the screen, similar to the new animated Asterix and Obelix series on Netflix. The music would be PunkRocker by Teddy Bears — electric, raw, pulsing behind every action scene. This Kick-Ass 3 wouldn’t just be a superhero movie. It would be a manifesto for freedom, tackling strong themes like the war in Palestine, social struggles, and sexual freedom — always with a quirky and accessible tone. A film mixing humor, friendship, chosen family, and real fights, that could bring a unique breath to the genre. I’d also love to see Dave back on screen for a brief but meaningful moment, older and wiser, in a scene where he puts on his iconic mask once again. If this project speaks to you, I’m ready to work on it and collaborate with passionate talents.

Winner of SL London Festival of Art - Nominated for machinima competition at Animatu 2009 - Screened at Atopic Festival in Paris - Commended for Internationa...