Philip Robertson

Interrogating the role of traditional production practice in modern immersive filmmaking 3D and 2D - testing modes of practice on location.

A Timeline of Victor Newsome's life and work for Tate Britain Archive

BBC costume drama

1 hr Contemporary Drama shot on HD Location: Scotland

BBC si-fi

BBC drama

BBC drama

BBC Drama

bbc drama

The friendship of two boys is tested to its limits as they battle for survival during the Kosovo war.

si-fi set in Antartica

feature film set in Edinburgh

BBC Drama

feature film set in Russia and New York

contemporary retelling of the classic story

Contemporary Drama set in London

Biblical Epic, HD Sony F-900, Location: Syria

Contemporary Drama shot on HD Locations: Russia & Los Angeles

Clive Barker Horror shot on HD Location: Scotland

Contemporary Thriller shot on HD

Contemporary Drama Location: Iceland

Contemporary feature film - Thriller

feature film

contemporary drama feature film

A slice of contemporary life in Syria

Film noir shot in Finland

Mark Gillis, Exec. Producer Emma Thompson comtemperary drama set in London

A moment in a boy's life when he becomes aware of his own sexuality. In the dunes along a deserted beach he spies two men kissing. Although no words are spoken he agrees to keep their secret and wanders back to his parents.

PBE Practice Based Enquiry/Practitioner Based Enquiry Practice based research and interpretation allowed a cinematographic aesthetic unity to be constructed. Pedagogical research led to the creation of a deeper understanding of the profound themes explored within the narrative of the film. These processes led Robertson to construct a visual and created a unity of authorship for the aesthetics of this film

The making of the film “Shok” – my research which took the form of an analytic auto-ethnographical practice based enquiry, exploring and documenting the creation of a visual aesthetic. This research details my immersive process/preparatory research and Cinematographic poiesis /praxis and methods of disseminating the work to students. Use this case study for undergraduate and post graduate teaching in exploring the Cinematographic impact on the visual narrative. In my workshop-based teaching it forms a concrete example to explore lighting, composition and camera-placement for this specific story and narrative view.

highlights of awards won for commercials YDA Cannes Lion Scottish Advertising Awards - Best Commercial Under 20k Scottish Advertising Awards - Best Commercial Under 20 Seconds

On the 11th of October 2016 I gave a research seminar to my fellow academics on my research and working methods on this Oscar nominated film “Shok”. Short Film Shok Period War Drama On Location: Kosovo - 22 minutes (Release Date U.S.A 11th April 2015) Director Jamie Donoughue Producers Howard Dawson, Eshref Durmishi Exec Producer Harvey Ascott Production Co. Eagle Eye Media OSCAR Nominated Best Live Action Short Film; Best Film: Berlin Interfilm Festival, Manhattan, Sunscreen, Holly Shorts & Washington DC; Jury Award: Aspen Shortsfest &San Jose International Total 24 International awards My other intended research outputs are as follows again exploring my working methods and rationale: 1.Holby City (standalone)At First I Was Afraid - 1hour (Broadcast 22nd September 2015) Director: Julie Edwards Jane Wallbank, Exec. Producer Oliver Kent Production Co. BBC Drama 2.Holby City I am What I am not - 1 hour (Broadcast 2nd December 2014) Director Dan Wilson Producer Jane Wallbank, Exec. Producer Oliver Kent BBC Production Co. BBC Drama 3.Holby City Flesh and Blood - 1 hour (Broadcast 24th November 2014) Director Dan Wilson Producer Jane Wallbank, Exec. Producer Oliver Kent BBC Production Co. BBC Drama 4.Holby City Self Control (standalone New Year special)-1 hour (Broadcast 7th January 2014) Director Julie Edwards Producer Oliver Kent Exec. Producer Simon Harper Production Co. BBC Drama 5.Short Film Inextremis Horror film 14 minutes (Release Date: 2 March 2015 USA) Director: Gregory Crosbie Producer Rick Molland Production Co: Hard Fabric 6.Short Film Picture Perfect Contemporary Drama 30 minutes (Release Date U.S.A 8th April 2014) Director Irina Izmestieva Producer Rebecca Knapp Production Co: IZM Productions Best Short Film at four film festivals — the 47th WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, the Cyprus International Film Festival, the Corinthian Peloponnesian International Film Festival and from the Venice Event Academy at Mestre Film Festival Total 5 International Awards. I also intend to research, write and contribute the following articles and film outputs as educational tools for my students: 1.Northern Film School Book Chapter Cinematography (dual Author with Mark Carey) 2. The effect of digital technology of the Art of Cinematography A documentary film (which I will shoot and director) exploring the effects of digital on the role of the cinematographer. (I will be working toward setting up interviews at Camerimage 2017) 3 Journal article Jack Cardiff “The father of Cinematography?” 4 Journal Article “A rebuke of Auteur theory John Alton the true author of Film Noir? I am will apply Autumn 2017 to Leeds Beckett University to do a PhD by existing published work my intended PhD proposal will be an auto-ethnographical approach to research, "From script to screen, the journey to cinematic images", in relation to some of my 10+ feature films. This will be submitted by the Autumn PhD deadline. In parallel I am currently setting up a 360 VR research group whose objectives and criteria are as follows: Having now witnessed and been involved firsthand in the ongoing debate presented at the “Lights, Camera, Interaction” seminar in Helsinki, I am excited to explore the benefits and questions that this new technology brings to the University. To this end, I propose that the film school purchases a 360 camera with three dedicated headsets. My initial research will seek to form a “base level” of understanding. I believe shooting with 360 camera in my practical cinematography workshops, manipulating the footage for presentation to the students, this initial “test” should allow me to begin “to understand the dynamics and implications of interactions among people”. As a result of the feedback, I will design other tests, building on my initial results. Combined with my ongoing research and correspondence with the Lights Camera Interaction conference/research group. I will start forming and shaping ideas of the language and guidelines that 360 VR can offer.

horror/Fantasy

A day in the life of an unappreciated little girl. .

Once upon a time, men were men and women were glad of it. Now the sexual revolution has moved the goal-posts, leaving men wondering just what the rules are. Four men are about to have their lives turned upside down.

Chaos ensues when a run down club is double booked by a country and western appreciation society and an Asian birthday party.

contemporary horror film

Comedy starring Jonny Vegas

When your bonfire is stolen by a rival gang, there is only one thing to do. Head through no-man's and and steal it back

tv Movie

A coming of age story when a young boy who has been saving for a trip to an air show realises his father has stolen his money for a gambling habit.

Grumpy pensioner David learns the transcendence of love when he buys an antique picture from a car boot sale..

A young man awakes in hospital blinded in one eye. Over the course of a day he sets about revenge on those who gave him his injury.

The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.

Andy Marlow, an ex British S.A.S serviceman turned mercenary, is sent into the Balkans after a military coup has arisen to rescue a U.S ambassador and his aide.

The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.

Flying bin bags, missing sofas, broken lifts and a complete power failure make an interesting night for tenants of a council tower block

A moment in a boy's life when he becomes aware of his own sexuality. In the dunes along a deserted beach he spies two men kissing. Although no words are spoken he agrees to keep their

Steve doesn't seem too keen on getting married. He gets up late, has to be dragged to church by his best man and gets nervous when his bride doesn't arrive - or does she?

Focusing on our preoccupation with technology, 'Scribble' is a film which concerns the story of a transcriptor who can't keep up with dictation, and finds she can't type with the accuracy she should.

An endearing tale of faith, fate and fantasy with the odd miracle thrown in.

Since the war on another rogue state is going so well, United States Secretary of Defense D. Crockett Bunker, in an understandably bullish mood, openly briefs reporters in the Pentagon

Puffins mate for life, but are humans capable of the same, wonders troubled teenager Isla, stuck in the confines of a small seaside cottage with sexy mother Ali, boyfriend Gav and their baby.

A TV documentary crew arrive on a remote island in the Philippines to film a survival special. Their back-to-the-wild adventure proves to be more terrifying than they ever could have imagined.

Karen and Phil's relationship reaches a crisis point when Phil cheats on Karen with the new girl at work and Karen falls pregnant with Phil's child. Karen must also deal with a problem