"Jemma combines an eye that is alive to abstract possibilities with a deep intuitive empathy for her subject."
Tim Vincent Smith, Creative Director, Pianodrome
"Jemma is a practical artist with great focus and energy; she works well with a creative team and equally as an individual within a project.
She approaches work with imagination and curiosity and is incredibly motivated and practically minded."
Lizzy Humber, Producer, Theatre Rush
Tim Vincent Smith, Creative Director, Pianodrome
"Jemma is a practical artist with great focus and energy; she works well with a creative team and equally as an individual within a project.
She approaches work with imagination and curiosity and is incredibly motivated and practically minded."
Lizzy Humber, Producer, Theatre Rush
Hello – here you can find out a bit more about me...
I started out as an artist, then found my place behind the camera, helping other artists and independent businesses to promote, educate, and share their work.
I'm responsible for all parts of the film production process, including research, directing, camera, sound, editing, effects, and everything in between. I've worked hard to develop these skills and the learning never stops; I love working with all my senses awake to the challenge and uniqueness of each individual project as it comes.
In the last few years, I've made films for WoodlandsTV, Bell House, Bridport Arts Centre, Woodbury Wide Awake Festival, Four of Swords Theatre, the Pelican Project, and did the sound design for award-winning short film Swivel, as well as making films and taking photographs for individual artists and craftspeople. My bank of camera gear continues to grow and my mind continues to expand with each new project.
I started out as an artist, then found my place behind the camera, helping other artists and independent businesses to promote, educate, and share their work.
I'm responsible for all parts of the film production process, including research, directing, camera, sound, editing, effects, and everything in between. I've worked hard to develop these skills and the learning never stops; I love working with all my senses awake to the challenge and uniqueness of each individual project as it comes.
In the last few years, I've made films for WoodlandsTV, Bell House, Bridport Arts Centre, Woodbury Wide Awake Festival, Four of Swords Theatre, the Pelican Project, and did the sound design for award-winning short film Swivel, as well as making films and taking photographs for individual artists and craftspeople. My bank of camera gear continues to grow and my mind continues to expand with each new project.
How did I get here? The journey to now has included the following qualifications, experience and personal development:
Foundation Degree in Environmental Education, with Distinction
Film and Video A-level, grade A
As an artist, completing solo exhibitions, commissioned paintings and short films, including work for the John Muir Trust, RAMM at Exeter, and for private buyers.
Volunteering as a Workaway on building projects, smallholdings, nature reserves and other remote wild places to learn practical skills and to enable the dream of being a travelling artist, producing paintings, drawings, photos and short films in Canada, America, Iceland, Ecuador, Zimbabwe and the UK.
RYA Powerboat and VHF licence during my four years as a Boat Person for the Lake District National Park Authority.
Ongoing interest and involvement in construction and natural building techniques.
Working as a cinema projectionist and picture framer, and illustrating two books for Southgate Publishers.
In addition to making films for creative businesses, I've also made a bunch of arty films. Watch here.
Foundation Degree in Environmental Education, with Distinction
Film and Video A-level, grade A
As an artist, completing solo exhibitions, commissioned paintings and short films, including work for the John Muir Trust, RAMM at Exeter, and for private buyers.
Volunteering as a Workaway on building projects, smallholdings, nature reserves and other remote wild places to learn practical skills and to enable the dream of being a travelling artist, producing paintings, drawings, photos and short films in Canada, America, Iceland, Ecuador, Zimbabwe and the UK.
RYA Powerboat and VHF licence during my four years as a Boat Person for the Lake District National Park Authority.
Ongoing interest and involvement in construction and natural building techniques.
Working as a cinema projectionist and picture framer, and illustrating two books for Southgate Publishers.
In addition to making films for creative businesses, I've also made a bunch of arty films. Watch here.