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After 11 years taking part in DVMISSION, the UK's premier 48 Hour Film Challenge, Aaron has worked with his colleagues at City Eye to deliver the 21st edition of the competition, with plans afoot for 2027 in the works.
Pirates! In an Adventure with...
10th Anniversary Remaster
The Straight & Narrow, Aaron's first short film, is currently being re-mastered, to be released in 2027 in time for the film's 10th Anniversary.
A Very Royal Creation
First images from The Sister Queens, a documentary following artist & sculptor Amy Goodman as she works to complete two commemorative bronze statues of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Work Highlights
DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge
DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge celebrated its 21st edition with 33 teams competing to create original 2-minute short film across the challenge weekend.
The completed films were screened at a gala event which celebrated 100 years of Portsmouth City with a suitably naughty night of nautical fun, in keeping with this year’s theme 'Pirates! In an adventure with...'
Aaron enjoyed delivering this special event with City Eye, having previously been a competitor for 11 years.
Current 'TV project' in development
Aaron is currently working to develop a returning historical drama with co-writer Caroline Sax.
Doctor Who Short Story
Game of the Century, a new Doctor Who story written by Aaron for the 10th Anniversary 'Short Trips' New Writers Competition at Big Finish 2025.
Although unsuccessful in the competition, Aaron greatly enjoyed the experience and the outcome can be read on his blog.
On war-ravaged Exelon 3, the Doctor uncovers a deadly link between the biggest arms dealer in the universe and a mysterious video game from Earth. How and why the two are connected is anyone's guess. The Doctor must discover the secret before it's too late!
The Sister Queens
For City Eye, Aaron is currently documenting the creation of two bronze statues by sculptor Amy Goodman that depict HM Queen Elizabeth II at different stages of her life.
A Night Like This
Aaron worked as B-Cam operator on the debut film from director Liam Calvert.
A Night Like This stars Alexander Lincoln, Jack Brett Anderson, David Bradley and tells the story of two seemingly mismatched men who form an unexpected connection over the course of one cold London night.
Aaron also facilitated work experience on the film for students of City Eye's BFI Film Academy Short Course and other networks.
Alien: Containment
Aaron worked as Boom Operator on the short film Alien: Containment, made to celebrate Alien's 40th anniversary. Written and directed by Chris Reading.
Four survivors find themselves stranded aboard a small escape pod in deep space. Trying to piece together the details around the outbreak that led to their ship's destruction, they find themselves unsure to trust whether or not one of them might be infected.
Aaron later welcomed Director Chris Reading to speak at City Eye's monthly Film Network and deliver a masterclass for the BFI Film Academy Short Course 23-24.
Mazepa's Ride
Working for City Eye, Aaron recently acted as a Camera & Lighting Assistant on Mazepa's Ride a new exhibition by Ukrainian artist Mykola Ridnyi.
The exhibition was shown at the John Hansard Gallery, Southampton, 31 May – 6 September 2025.
Original Gangster
Aaron worked as Assistant Editor on the film 'Original Gangster' directed by Savvas D.Michael.
The stoic chronicles of Castor, orphaned as a child, forced to survive in the wild and his colorful journey through the criminal underworld of London.
The film stars Ian Reddington, Sean Cronin & Steve Gutenburg.
Hands Off
Aaron recorded sound for the short film 'Hands Off' by Laurence Essex.
A weekend getaway turns bloody for a social media influencer and her friends, after one of them reads passages from a satanic tome. Possession, hack job amputations, and demonic entities. It's all content as far as she's concerned.
Executive TV presents: Construction in the UK: Setting the Stage
Part of the Engineering the Future series which looks at the modern nature of the UK construction industry; and one of the major players changing the narrative of construction through big and small scale projects.
As a key player in the UK construction industry, Composite Profiles has evolved to be one of the most respected specialists in the industry and I was delighted to spend a couple of days filming with them at their HQ in Dorset and also have them walk us through their current project in London Shoreditch.
This programme was broadcast on channel 191 on Sunday 10th November at 10.00am.
The Straight & Narrow
The Straight & Narrow, Aaron's first short film, originally released in 2017 is being remastered in time for its 10th Anniversary in 2027.
A new poster has been commissioned, designed by Haven Bear and can be viewed here.
The Straight & Narrow tells the story of Tony (Thomas Beatty) who returns home from prison to heal the estranged relationship with his father (Grahame Edwards).
