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Role: Editor
dir. Bizhan Tong / 110min / Drama
Distributor: EST 8
Cast: Kenny Kwan, Adam Pak, Selena Lee
TAPE
Synopsis:
Three former classmates reunite in Hong Kong, but a buried secret resurfaces, forcing them to confront the past, each other, and the limits of truth.
About the Film:
Based on the 2001 indie hit Tape, originally written by Stephen Belber and directed by Richard Linklater, both of whom return as executive producers, this retelling transposes the story from the U.S. to Hong Kong. The new setting offers a fresh perspective, as the region continues to grapple with the #MeToo movement while navigating the complexities of our technology-driven world. Since the film is in Cantonese, I worked closely with translators throughout post-production to ensure the story was told authentically. Ultimately, the performances and emotional truth transcended the language barrier.
Release:
As part of a successful festival run, Tape had its UK premiere at Raindance Film Festival, where it was nominated for Best International Feature. The film had its theatrical debut in Hong Kong and is slated for theatrical release in additional territories, including the UK, later this year.
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Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock 'n' Roll
Synopsis:
Six interconnected stories tell the rapid rise and violent fall of Rock band Stack of Corpses, who attempt to jump start their career by stealing a dead singer’s song.
About the Film:
Structured like an album with each chapter playing out like a ‘track’, the film weaves together tales of ambition, greed, and rock-star delusion. Legendary British actor Simon Callow (Four Weddings and a Funeral) enthusiastically plays against type as a drug-addled rock star. Murder Ballads is a darkly comedic love letter to music, laced with insanity, bad decisions and plenty of blood. A passion project born from my desire to edit more horror and comedy, I made the film on a 30K budget, guiding it from script to final delivery alongside my other professional commitments.
Release:
Murder Ballads had a strong festival run, premiering at Nightmares Film Festival and closing out at Kevin Smith’s SModcastle Film Festival, with numerous screenings in between. Following its successful festival circuit, the film secured distribution through Studiodome/Entertainment Squad and is now available digitally on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more.
Role: Writer / Director / Editor
dir. Mitchell Tolliday / 97min / Comedy
Distributor: Entertainment Squad
Cast: Simon Callow, Fran McAteer, Luke de Belder, Imogen Wilde, Rhainn Connor, Alyx Nazir, Niccy Lin, Lauren Cornelius
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Role: 1st Assistant Editor
dir. Alix Austin & Keir Siewert / 70min / Horror
Distributor: Dark Sky Films
Cast: Paige Gilmour, Shane Quigley Murphy
Kill Your Lover
Synopsis:
When Dakota tries to break off her toxic relationship with Axel, it starts transforming him into a monstrous creature with increased aggression, a touch that melts skin and worst of all, he’s contagious.
About the Film:
Kill Your Lover is a low-budget relationship horror that leans into its striking practical effects. As the sole assistant editor, I was responsible for organising and logging all the dailies. I used Adobe Premiere Productions to break down the film by scene, meticulously logging the footage to streamline post-production. I also created stringouts for each scene, broken down by line and action. With many scenes heavily improvised, these prep sequences helped the editor quickly navigate and construct each scene with efficiency.
Release:
Distributed globally by Dark Sky Films, Kill Your Lover is available on major streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Google Play.
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The Audition
Synopsis:
In the midst of a global pandemic an actor who enters an audition must pass a series of tests in order to keep those around him alive.
About the Film:
Filmed and released during the pandemic, The Audition is a micro-budget horror/thriller that uses video calls as a primary storytelling device. This approach created a unique editing challenge, with extensive footage on both sides of the screen and significant VFX work needed to seamlessly integrate the action between video feeds. Due to tight budget and scheduling constraints, I took on multiple roles, serving as my own assistant editor, handling a larger portion of the VFX work, and acting as post producer.
Release:
Distributed globally by Trinity Creative Partnerships, The Audition is available on major streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime and Google Play.
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Role: Editor / VFX / Post Producer
dir. Bizhan Tong / 110min / Horror
Distributor: Trinity Creative Partnerships
Cast: Kevin Leslie, Anita Chui, Xander Berkley
Role: Editor
dir. Bizhan Tong / 68min / Drama
Distributor: Bayview Entertainment
Cast: Olivia Moyles, Kevin Leslie
The Escort
Synopsis:
A young man hires an escort, but instead of accepting her services, he attempts to persuade her to leave her line of work — but not everything is as it seems.
About the Film:
Filmed entirely in one location, The Escort is a micro-budget drama centred around a tense, emotionally charged conversation between Eric and Veronica. What begins as a well-intentioned intervention quickly escalates into a verbal battle of wits, with each character revealing hidden truths and confronting the secret Eric holds; a revelation that will leave neither unchanged.
Release:
Distributed globally by Bayview Entertainment, The Escort is available on Amazon Prime and had a limited DVD release in the USA.
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SERIES
Role: Lead Editor
dir. Bizhan Tong / 12 Episodes/ 30min / Drama
Cast: Jeannie Chan, Jai Day, Justin Cheung
Forensic Psychologist
Synopsis:
A forensic psychologist is tasked with assessing the mental state of criminals to determine their fitness to stand trial.
About the Series:
Written by Stephen Belber and Bizhan Tong, Forensic Psychologist is an interrogation room drama that delves into the minds of those accused of unthinkable crimes, while also exploring how Dr. Cheung’s personal and professional lives begin to blur. As editor for three episodes and the fine cut editor for the remaining nine, I ensured a cohesive visual and narrative style across the entire season. With portions of or entire episodes in Cantonese, I worked closely with translators to ensure the performances were accurate in both tone and dialect.
Release:
Forensic Psychologist is slated for release later this year.
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Going Nowhere
Role: Editor
dir. Robert SJ Lucas / 10 Episodes/ 15min / Comedy
Cast: Rebecca Livermore, Stephen McLeod
Synopsis:
Sandra and Martin can’t stand each other, but they’re forced to work together. Closely. Stuck between where they’ve been and where they’re headed, they’re constantly going nowhere. Fast.
About the Series:
A British comedy series centred around two mismatched work colleagues who perpetually push each other’s buttons while navigating awkward situations of their own making. As the editor for nine of the ten episodes, I helped shape the comedic timing and rhythm that drives the show’s offbeat tone.
Release:
Going Nowhere was released via the App Store as a standalone app.
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SHORTS
Role: Editor
dir. James Mansell / 18min / Drama
Cast: Lauren Cornelius, Rafe Bird,
Matthew Lloyd Davies
LEVIATHAN
Synopsis:
The year is 1888 and the Whitechapel murders continue to ravage through the East End of London. Fate has brought together an unlikely alliance who must put aside differences and unite to put an end to the autumn of terror.
About the Film:
Based on A Knife in the Fog, a novel by retired US Army physician Bradley Harper, Leviathan reimagines the chilling Jack the Ripper murders by bringing Arthur Conan Doyle to the East End of London to assist in the investigation. Teaming up with his former lecturer and the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes, Professor Joseph Bell, and the bold writer Margaret Harkness, the trio set out to catch a killer before he strikes again.
Release:
Currently on it's festival run.
Official Clip:
The Agency
Synopsis:
Two lifelong friends face off against each other. Their differences hold the fate of the world is in the balance. Michael needs answers. What will he do when he finds out Chloe has betrayed him?
About the Film:
A micro-short thriller that delves into the fractured relationship between two former allies whose clashing ideologies put them at odds. Tense and tightly paced, The Agency explores loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of doing what one believes is right.
Release:
Following a successful festival run, The Agency is now available to view online.
Trailer:
Role: Editor
dir. Tom Laxton / 2min / Drama
Cast: Holly Prentice, Dan Robins
Role: Writer / Director / Editor
dir. Mitchell Tolliday / 15min / Horror
Distributor: Cineverse / Bloody Disgusting
Cast: Imogen Wilde, Fran McAteer,
Luke de Belder
Everything is Going to be Fine
Synopsis:
A rock band wakes up in the woods to discover they have narrowly survived a car crash. Rather than calling for help their petty rivalries get the better of them.
About the Film:
In this darkly comedic horror short, the keyboard player of Stack of Corpses regains consciousness in the middle of the woods, surrounded by her injured bandmates. Unable to call for help and struggling to piece together the chaotic events that led them there, she must find a way to survive. But as tensions rise and suspicions grow, she can’t help but wonder — is everything really going to be fine?
Release:
After a successful festival run that included winning Best Screenplay and Best Comedy Horror at the Unrestricted View Horror Film Festival and a nomination for Best Horror Comedy Short at Nightmares Film Festival, Everything is Going to Be Fine was released by Cineverse/Bloody Disgusting as part of their Bloody Bites TV series.
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KARMA
Synopsis:
A cigarette salesman embroiled in a violent crime finds his worldview challenged when he is kidnapped by its perpetrators.
About the Film:
When Freddie Loom, a slick salesman with a gifted mouth, bears witness to a horrific crime his life is forever changed after he is kidnapped by its perpetrators, a pair of vigilantes with dubious philosophies and a twisted worldview. Torn between the terrifying-yet-eloquent Daddy and bubbly-yet-sharp Karma, Freddie is catapulted into a moral odyssey that wrests for control of his soul. A fantastical crime thriller, 'Karma' is a modern day morality tale which explores liberal guilt, the reality in fantasy, the flawed nature of vigilantism, and acts as a paean to the '70s.
Trailer:
dir. Bizhan Tong / 30min / Drama
Cast: Kevin Leslie, John Savage, Cleopatra Wood, Sean Earl McPherson
