Ed Barton | Director and Camera Operator

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edbarton [at] live.co.uk

Short Film, TV & Music Video

Work includes an Oscar nominated short, music videos for Moby, Anna Calvi and Twin Atlantic plus the Channel 4 show, Dispatches. Stills from shoots, when available, are shown on the Production Stills page.

 

Vagabondz at The Garage, Pack London
Shot in Nov 2011, Camera Operator. Shot on Canon 7D.

Submotion Orchestra Live at XOYO, Pack London
Shot in Nov 2011, Camera Operator. Shot on Canon 7D.

A.H.A.B.
Shot in Oct 2011, Editor. Shot on Sony EX-3.

Polar Caps 'Will You'
Shot in Oct 2011, Director/D.O.P.. Shot on Canon 7D.

Polar Caps is the name for singer-songwriter Owen Hughes-Holland. The story of Owen attending his ex-girlfriend's wedding was shot at Bisham Abbey, Marlow with an HMI lighting set-up and Zeiss primes. A full edit will be completed late October (2011).

The Pipettes 'Boo Shuffle'
Shot in Sep 2011, 2nd AC/Spark. Shot on Canon 7D.

Dispatches (Channel 4/CTVC)
Shot in August 2011, Camera Assistant. Shot on Sony F3.

Seasick Steve at the Latitude Festival
Shot in July 2011, Camera Operator. Shot on Canon 7D.

Moby 'Lie down in Darkness'
Shot in July 2011, Behind the Scenes Camera Op. Shot on Canon 60D.

Watch online (link).

Anna Calvi 'Desire'
Shot in May 2011, Art Department Assistant. Shot on RED ONE.

Watch online (link).

Tom Parkes 'Golden'
Shot in May 2011, Production Assistant and Stills Photographer. Shot on Canon 5D Mark II.

Watch online (link).

Twin Atlantic 'Time for you to Stand up'
Shot in May 2011, Video Operator. Shot on RED ONE.

Watch online (link).

Perspective
Shot in January 2011, Director and Writer. Shot on Sony Z7 with 35mm adapter.

The tale of two people who go to commit suicide but find a connection in one another. Shot on location in Westmorland.

Watch Perspective online (link).

My Little Decoy 'The Accident'
Shot in August 2010, Director. Shot on both the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D.

'The Accident' is the first single from up and coming local band, My Little Decoy and my first music video production with DOP, Andy Parker. Shot in Marlow, Buckinghamshire with a three camera set-up and primes to capture the best of the morning light.

Fear of Retribution
Shot in June 2010, Director and Writer. Shot on both the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D.

Faced with increasing pressure from the family of Laura Meadows, the Justice secretary releases details of the new identity of child killer, John. Confronted by a world unwilling to forgive and forget John must watch his opportunity for a second chance crumble around him.

Fear of Retribution features performances from Sam Thompson and ex-Eastenders star, Kellie Shirley. It was shot on both the Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon 7D over a week in Leeds.

Watch Fear of Retribution online (link).

Life's Last Scene
Shot in Nov 2009, Director and Writer. Shot on Canon 7D.

Life's Last Scene is the tale of Charles's struggle to end the life of his dying wife, Eloisa. Shot on the Canon 7D over 3 days in Yorkshire, the film deals with the tragic issue of euthanasia within the elderly.

The Confession - Nominated for Best Short at Oscars 2011, Won Best Foreign Film at Student Oscars 2010
Shot in July 2009, Production Assistant. Shot on RED ONE.

In a remote village, the children are preparing for their first confession. Nine year old good boy Sam, aided by friend Jacob, embarks on committing a sin. They steal a scarecrow and decide to play an innocent prank, which turns into a deadly disaster. Torn between confessing and keeping quiet, Sam must make a decision. Little does he know it was all about to get worse.

Winner of the Student Oscar for Honorary Foreign Film (link).