MEET OUR TEAM

Dr GABRIEL STRONG 
DIRECTOR/SCIENTIFIC CONTENT/CAMERAMAN

Gabriel studied for his PhD   in Theoretical Physics (Quantum Optics) at the   University of Lancaster, graduating in 2024.. His  research explores the  collective optics of dipolar atoms. He released an accompanying paper  in American Physical Society's, Physical Review Research (writing as Gabriel Bean) with Prof. Janne Ruostekoski and Dr Neil Drummond. He had previously .graduated with a 1st Class Hons. Integrated Master's in Theoretical Physics (also from Lancaster ), and was recipient  of a Dangoor Scholarship  in  STEM. While still an undergraduate, he worked as a researcher for BBC Science   at Broadcasting House, on the   Professor Brian Cox series

FORCES OF NATURE. He produces,directs writes and researches for VERITASIUM the hugely popular channel for science and engineering videos; featuring experiments, expert interviews, and demos. Watch his latest video on this LINK .to find out about the crystals that wiped out an HIV medication, almost overnight! He was  also a researcher/creator for  Crimson Education, the world's leading college admissions counselling company creating videos for students on all areas of Physics. As Station Manager, at NaSTA Award Winning LA1TV, he was  involved in most  aspects of production and live broadcast. 

He is currently directing and producing on his own, feature length, hard science documentary, OVERDUE. It discusses the science behind Covid 19, with some of the worlds leading experts in Epidemiology and Virology; all viewed through the lens of a world in Lockdown. He has been Assistant Producer on our latest feature The Bough Breaks, He brings technical and hard science expertise to our work, and is also an accomplished cameramen and editor awarded for his work on THE VILLAGE ON THE LOCH in both Cinematography and Editing. He hopes  to inspire the next generation of young scientists; in order to tackle the attrition rates in STEM subjects by providing  more inclusivity for the underrepresented groups in our society . Links  Linkedin ,     IMDb  Veritasium .

CAROLINE STRONG BA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER

Caroline has worked in media for over forty years as writer, director, actor. and voice artist, with the  BBC, ITV, C4, BBC Radio 3/4,  The World Service and the National Theatre. She graduated with a BA Joint Hons .(2:1) in English Literature & Drama from the University of London and went on to Post Graduate studies at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.  Caroline directs, writes, researches, narrates and produces for Mousehole Films.  She was awarded Best First Time Director for  THE VILLAGE ON THE LOCH, at the Canadian Cinematography Awards, (August 2019), and also a further 10 of the film's 14 awards, including .awards in producing and narration. She has just finished Co-Directing and Co- Producing THE BOUGH BREAKS with Danny Strong, she has also written and narrated the piece. It has had a successful festival journey so far and Caroline has been awarded in directing and producing.. Caroline also directs and writes all our corporate work and online content. She is a prize-winning poet (writing as CM Strong) and her work features in six new publications including Legacy of Love. Her writing has formed the poetic narrative to many of our short films and commissions. Her first poetry collection A PROOF OF LIGHT is sold in support of the Scottish animal welfare charity OneKind.. For more information about Caroline's poetry, her Prize-winning and Highly Commended work and further publications, go to her Writer Page. As an actor she works in Theatre, Radio and Television.  Series regulars include: Margaret, in ITV's wartime series ISLAND AT WAR, Margaret-Anne in BBC Comedy series, THIN ICE and  DC Cathy Cooper in  PRIME SUSPECT. Theatre and Radio credits include The Royal National Theatre (Olivier) and the BBC Radio Drama Company, with lead credits including her Radio Times nominated role as Georgy, in Margaret Forster's, GEORGY  GIRL.
For more information about her directing/ acting work link to IMDb,, ,Linkedin,, 

  DANNY STRONG MSc
DIRECTOR/WILDLIFE CAMERAMAN/ECOLOGIST

Danny graduated in 2019 with an MSc in Ecology and Conservation (with Commendation) from the University of Aberdeen. He also has  a BSc Hons, (2:1)  
from the University of York in Environmental Science. This has provided him with an invaluable scientific rigor when dealing with issues of ecology and conservation. As a freelance ecologist, he also works for the James Hutton Institute on their Framework Directive and  his research has been published in Ecology and Evolution with 
N. M. McHugh, E. R. Ness, R. Nichols, G. Banks, M. W. Young, A. Zuta, & G. S. Begg. His research is to be featured in a second paper in Marine Mammal Science later this year. He is currently Graduate Ecologist at Enviro Centre. This profound respect and detailed understanding of wildlife and habitat informs on his approach to wildlife cinematography and also guarantees  sensitivity and accuracy in the editing of our soundscapes. Danny directs his own short films, two of which were Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2018. He has also won awards in editing and cinematography for his work on documentary feature, THE VILLAGE  ON THE LOCH. He co-directed, produced, filmed and edited on our latest feature documentary THE BOUGH BREAKS which has had a successful festival journey so far. Danny has been awarded in directing, editing and producing. He is also filming and presenting on our online series THE OUTSIDE IN, which gives a unique insight into his work. He is regularly booked for his talks on Wildlife Filming and while at NatureScot wrote a regular blog (writing as Danny Bean). Previous conservation work includes: Nature Reserve Officer - NatureScot (Muir of Dinnet NNR and Forvie NNR), Freelance Ecologist  - James Hutton Institute  - Framework Project .Intern RSPB  (Forsinard). Volunteer Trees for Life. (Dundreggan). Links:  IMDb Linkedin  Wildlife-Film  BWPA 

FREELANCE TALENT / MEDIA COMPANIES

ALAN FOWLER
PIANIST - COMPOSER

We are delighted to be working with Alan again. This multi talented pianist and composer has written a most moving and atmospheric original score for our documentary THE BOUGH BREAKS. The music compliments the film so perfectly; full of beauty, urgency and hope. Check out his website.

 DISTRIBUTION


We are really excited to have THE BOUGH BREAKS distributed by Good Docs (USA).  THE VILLAGE ON THE LOCH  (now available on DVD) was distributed by 7Palms (USA).

 

             ZOSHA WARPEHA                 SOLOIST

Zosha is a brilliant musician, composer and vocalist, based in New York. She performs primarily on Hardanger d’Amore, closely related to the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle. We are honoured that she agreed to perform parts of Alan Fowler's haunting score, for our new feature, The Bough Breaks. Link to her website here.

           DAVID  CHAPPELL

                         MUSICIAN - COMPOSER

David has provided wonderful music for a number of our short films. Miracle of Living was the perfect uplifting theme for our feature documentary, THE VILLAGE ON THE LOCH, along with his lovely arrangement of Gustav Holst's, Cranham. Check out his website.

                BLACKBOX

                    STOCK  FOOTAGE LIBRARY

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ELLIE RILEY
ARTIST - ANIMATOR

Ellie is an experienced and innovative artist and animator. based in Dundee. We were excited to have her create our quirky new animated logo - A Game of Cat and Mouse!  She is currently collaborating with Gabriel Strong on his new documentary OVERDUE. Check out  her website.

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