I have worked extensively in support of independent music and film artists in London and Los Angeles. With over 20 years of boots on the ground experience with film and music markets, I have led campaigns for a diversity of releases and live events. My contributions include:
Digital release management and marketing for:
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LA indie rock band Space Hurricane
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London alternative artist Moan Red
Album cover design for Bay Area hip hop artist Woodrow
Marketing manager for 2017 coming-of-age feature film The Song of Sway Lake starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Isabelle McNally.
My role encompassed web design; copywriting and content creation across web, social and email; and coordinating a screening at the 2017 LA Film Festival. Campaign highlights include a US theatre release (September 21st, 2018) and significant press and agent interest in co-star Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy, Misfits) and soundtrack artist John Grant.
Official website: https://swaylake.com/
Social media manager for the 2016 re-launch of comedy/adventure feature film Adventures of Power starring Michael McKean, Jane Lynch and Adrien Grenier.
Focusing on the contemporary music and comedy landscape, my content included video messages to the film’s lead character, air drummer Power, from LA comedy legend Brody Stevens, captured backstage at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, and delivered in Brody's trademark style.
Entertainment Copywriter
I am able to write concise and engaging copy for synopses and descriptions. The following are examples of my spec copy:
Biopic based on the twilight of Judy Garland's life and her unorthodox performances at London's Talk of the Town nightclub.
Renee Zellweger stars in director Rupert Goold's adaptation of Broadway play "End of the Rainbow".
Chipper inhabitants of a small town scramble with the arrival of a monstrous troupe of alien circus performers.
80s cult classic produced by Hollywood effects artists the Chiodo Brothers.
AS YOU WERE
Liam Gallagher
Beatles adoration, soulful pop and jabs of raunchy rock guitar on the debut album effort from the rowdier of the Oasis brothers.
LIVE AT THE OLD QUARTER HOUSE, HOUSTON, TEXAS (1977)
Townes Van Zandt
Country troubadour Townes Van Zandt's classic 1977 live double album begins with the announcer telling people where they can find the payphones and pool tables. Next up, Van Zandt apologizes for issues with the air conditioning before setting off on a solo masterclass in folk and blues. Honesty, storytelling, and an impeccable performance from a hero of the outlaw country era.