Dear Dad
Director
Director
Produced in November 2024
Dear Dad is my debut short film—a heartfelt letter to my father.
Through this deeply personal journey, I revisit my father, Mike’s, cherished memories of cycling as a young man and the joy of rediscovering it later in life. At its core, the film is a tribute to love, family bonds and the inevitable experience of loss.
With this short film, I aim to offer a touching thank-you to my father - a way to honour the moments, lessons and love we’ve shared.
You can watch the full film here.
Dear Dad was screened as part of ShAFF 2025
Through this deeply personal journey, I revisit my father, Mike’s, cherished memories of cycling as a young man and the joy of rediscovering it later in life. At its core, the film is a tribute to love, family bonds and the inevitable experience of loss.
With this short film, I aim to offer a touching thank-you to my father - a way to honour the moments, lessons and love we’ve shared.
You can watch the full film here.
Dear Dad was screened as part of ShAFF 2025
Soft Water
Curator
Curator
Sofía Clausse
Slugtown, Newcastle, UK, 2022
Image by Slugtown.
Soft Water is a solo exhibition by Sofía Clausse.
Soft Water draws parallels with interconnected systems that surround us and flow through us. It is an exploration of all that interconnects and an admission that the processes that surround us, whether that be the weather system or the movement of water itself, is not isolated from other flows and forces. We are an active part of the cycles we observe.
The exhibition is curated by David McLeavy and Kristian Day as part of Playing Fields a new platform producing exhibitions, projects and events in partnership with artists, galleries and institutions across the UK. Sharing resources, skills and audiences, Playing Fields intends to highlight regional spaces, amplify the practice of artists outside of existing networks and expand the reach of both individuals and organisations through meaningful collaboration.
More info can be found here.
Soft Water draws parallels with interconnected systems that surround us and flow through us. It is an exploration of all that interconnects and an admission that the processes that surround us, whether that be the weather system or the movement of water itself, is not isolated from other flows and forces. We are an active part of the cycles we observe.
The exhibition is curated by David McLeavy and Kristian Day as part of Playing Fields a new platform producing exhibitions, projects and events in partnership with artists, galleries and institutions across the UK. Sharing resources, skills and audiences, Playing Fields intends to highlight regional spaces, amplify the practice of artists outside of existing networks and expand the reach of both individuals and organisations through meaningful collaboration.
More info can be found here.
Sustainability Weekender
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Various Artists
Cultural Industries Quarter (CIQ), Sheffield, UK, 2022
Image by Joe Horner.
This exciting programme of free, family friendly activity explores ideas of environmental, social and personal sustainability, featuring creative contributions from local community groups, environmentally conscious artists and creatives.
This event formed part of the Out & About programme.
Co produced with Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.
More info can be found here.
This event formed part of the Out & About programme.
Co produced with Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.
More info can be found here.
Paint Jam Weekender
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Various Artists
Cultural Industries Quarter (CIQ), Sheffield, UK, 2022
Image by Joe Horner.
The Paint Jam Weekender is a celebration of live art and creativity in the public realm. Expect to see exciting new work by nationally and internationally recognised artists in a celebration of the city’s unique character, heritage and communities.
This event formed part of the Out & About programme.
Co produced with Jo Peel, Mark McClure, Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.
More info can be found here.
This event formed part of the Out & About programme.
Co produced with Jo Peel, Mark McClure, Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.
More info can be found here.
Freshly Squeezed Weekender
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Various Artists
Cultural Industries Quarter (CIQ), Sheffield, UK, 2022
Image by Joe Horner
Freshly Squeezed is a two day festival of live music and workshops taking place in the CIQ Square programmed by and for young people featuring a selection of the most talented young musicians and producers in the city, including performances selected by Pattern + Push, DINA’s Young Producers and Chol Theatre.
This event formed part of the Out & About programme.
Co produced with Peter Martin, Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.
More info can be found here.
This event formed part of the Out & About programme.
Co produced with Peter Martin, Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.
More info can be found here.