Andrew Begg
Director of Photography
www.gloomylight.com
Director of Photography
www.gloomylight.com
I'm a UK based Director of Photography shooting broadcast drama and documentary.
With over a decades worth experience I predominantly shoot on HD; specialising in high quality imagery for UK network broadcasters such as the BBC and Channel 4 but enjoy working with film and on productions both large and small.
Over the last 12 months I've shot a range of diverse projects including the feature Dark Nature, a dramatic reconstruction of the Battle of Bannockburn for the National Trust for Scotland and the Channel 4 documentary The Princess and the Gangster.
Throughout my career I have worked on award winning documentaries, features, adverts and shorts (notably the ambitious sci-fi drama IM).
Full details are available on my CV page. If you have any questions or wish to talk about your project, please get in touch.
Thanks.
CV
Dark Nature. : Drama
The Real Casino Royale. : Documentary
The Princess and the Gangster. : Documentary
Culloden Battle Memorial Film. : Drama
Guilt. : Music Video
The Last Duel - Timewatch. : Documentary
Waiting for the 42. : Drama
The Greatest Scot. : Documentary
More4 Interstitials. : Advert
The Battle of Bannockburn. : DramaDark Nature. : Drama
The Real Casino Royale. : Documentary
The Princess and the Gangster. : Documentary
Culloden Battle Memorial Film. : Drama
Guilt. : Music Video
The Last Duel - Timewatch. : Documentary
Waiting for the 42. : Drama
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CV
The Ripper Hoaxer: Wearside Jack. : Documentary
The Curse Of Amityville. : Documentary
Anti-litter Ad for Scottish Television. : Advert
The Rest is Silence. : Documentary
Alien Evolution. : Documentary
And So Goodbye. : Documentary
The Ripper Hoaxer: Wearside Jack. : Documentary
The Curse Of Amityville. : Documentary
1990s. : Music Video
Winning Streak. : DramaAnti-litter Ad for Scottish Television. : Advert
The Rest is Silence. : Documentary
Artworks Scotland. : Documentary
IM. : DramaAlien Evolution. : Documentary
And So Goodbye. : Documentary
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Scream and Scream Again. : Documentary
Poughkeepsie Shuffle. : Documentary
She Toon: City Of Bingo. : Documentary
Scream and Scream Again. : Documentary
Poughkeepsie Shuffle. : Documentary
E4 Christmas Advert. : Advert
On the Edge of Blade Runner. : DocumentaryShe Toon: City Of Bingo. : Documentary
The Edinburgh Show. : Documentary
The Cult Of The Wicker Man. : Documentary
American Desperadoes. : Documentary
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The Battle of Bannockburn.
Projected in a dedicated cinema in the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, this film tells the story of the 1314 battle from the point of view of a young boy and uses CGI to bring the size, scale and significance of the events to life.
Projected in a dedicated cinema in the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, this film tells the story of the 1314 battle from the point of view of a young boy and uses CGI to bring the size, scale and significance of the events to life.
Oct 2008. Sony EX3.
Dark Nature.
Winner of the HDFEST Deffie Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature 2009. Dark Nature's story revolves around a family holiday gone wrong, as a mother and daughter's trip to an isolated community turns into a nightmare. Dark Nature is a modern thriller that took inspiration from the 70's horror cinema.
Winner of the HDFEST Deffie Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature 2009. Dark Nature's story revolves around a family holiday gone wrong, as a mother and daughter's trip to an isolated community turns into a nightmare. Dark Nature is a modern thriller that took inspiration from the 70's horror cinema.
Oct 2008. HDCam. Mandragora Productions.
Culloden Battle Memorial Film.
A film, now playing in a dedicated four screened cinema in the Culloden Exhibition Centre, which reconstructs the 1746 battle.
A film, now playing in a dedicated four screened cinema in the Culloden Exhibition Centre, which reconstructs the 1746 battle.
Apr 2007. Panasonic DVCProHD.
Guilt.
Music video for the band 'The Long Blonds'.
Music video for the band 'The Long Blonds'.
Feb 2008. Panasonic Varicam.
The Last Duel - Timewatch.
This Timewatch documentary tells the story of two men who fought to the death with pistols: one a respected merchant, reluctantly provoked into an unwanted duel; the other a professional soldier, steeped in military tradition.
This Timewatch documentary tells the story of two men who fought to the death with pistols: one a respected merchant, reluctantly provoked into an unwanted duel; the other a professional soldier, steeped in military tradition.
July 2006. BBC. Digibeta. Broadcast on BBC2.
IM.
Short, science fiction drama for Scottish Television. Set in a wind farm in the near future.
Short, science fiction drama for Scottish Television. Set in a wind farm in the near future.
May 2004. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Scottish Television.
The Greatest Scot.
A week-long series of documentaries examining the life and history of the most important, influential and popular Scots of all time. The documentaries focused on figures like William Wallace, Robert Burns and John Logie Baird along with thirty two other prominent Scots.
A week-long series of documentaries examining the life and history of the most important, influential and popular Scots of all time. The documentaries focused on figures like William Wallace, Robert Burns and John Logie Baird along with thirty two other prominent Scots.
Nov 2009. Digibeta. Broadcast on STV.
More4 Interstitials.
Used to advertise the More4 channel and shot on locatation during the Edinburgh Festival, these interstitials comprised of celebrity interviews in and around the city.
Used to advertise the More4 channel and shot on locatation during the Edinburgh Festival, these interstitials comprised of celebrity interviews in and around the city.
Aug 2009. HDCam. Broadcast on More4.
The Battle of Bannockburn.
Projected in a dedicated cinema in the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, this film tells the story of the 1314 battle from the point of view of a young boy and uses CGI to bring the size, scale and significance of the events to life.
Projected in a dedicated cinema in the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, this film tells the story of the 1314 battle from the point of view of a young boy and uses CGI to bring the size, scale and significance of the events to life.
Oct 2008. Sony EX3.
Dark Nature.
Winner of the HDFEST Deffie Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature 2009. Dark Nature's story revolves around a family holiday gone wrong, as a mother and daughter's trip to an isolated community turns into a nightmare. Dark Nature is a modern thriller that took inspiration from the 70's horror cinema.
Winner of the HDFEST Deffie Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature 2009. Dark Nature's story revolves around a family holiday gone wrong, as a mother and daughter's trip to an isolated community turns into a nightmare. Dark Nature is a modern thriller that took inspiration from the 70's horror cinema.
Oct 2008. HDCam. Mandragora Productions.
The Real Casino Royale.
Documentary about John Aspinall who in 60s London created a seductive gambling world full of glamour and excitement. Dukes, Earls, film stars, cabinet ministers, billionaire businessmen, Ian Fleming, Peter Sellers - they all frequented his world-famous casino, The Clermont Club.
Documentary about John Aspinall who in 60s London created a seductive gambling world full of glamour and excitement. Dukes, Earls, film stars, cabinet ministers, billionaire businessmen, Ian Fleming, Peter Sellers - they all frequented his world-famous casino, The Clermont Club.
Sep 2008. Sony EX1. Broadcast on Channel 4.
The Princess and the Gangster.
Documentary. Mustique was Princess Margaret's Caribbean retreat where she went to relax, unwind and be entertained - all away from the disapproving gaze of the British establishment. It was here she met and became close friends with the British gangster turned actor, John Bindon.
Documentary. Mustique was Princess Margaret's Caribbean retreat where she went to relax, unwind and be entertained - all away from the disapproving gaze of the British establishment. It was here she met and became close friends with the British gangster turned actor, John Bindon.
Aug 2008. Sony EX1. Broadcast on Channel 4.
Culloden Battle Memorial Film.
A film, now playing in a dedicated four screened cinema in the Culloden Exhibition Centre, which reconstructs the 1746 battle.
A film, now playing in a dedicated four screened cinema in the Culloden Exhibition Centre, which reconstructs the 1746 battle.
Apr 2007. Panasonic DVCProHD.
Guilt.
Music video for the band 'The Long Blonds'.
Music video for the band 'The Long Blonds'.
Feb 2008. Panasonic Varicam.
The Last Duel - Timewatch.
This Timewatch documentary tells the story of two men who fought to the death with pistols: one a respected merchant, reluctantly provoked into an unwanted duel; the other a professional soldier, steeped in military tradition.
This Timewatch documentary tells the story of two men who fought to the death with pistols: one a respected merchant, reluctantly provoked into an unwanted duel; the other a professional soldier, steeped in military tradition.
July 2006. BBC. Digibeta. Broadcast on BBC2.
Waiting for the 42.
A short film for the Edinburgh Screen Academy: Fortean times for a lost soul waiting for the 42 bus on a lonely rural road...
A short film for the Edinburgh Screen Academy: Fortean times for a lost soul waiting for the 42 bus on a lonely rural road...
Oct 2006. HDCam. Edinburgh Screen Academy.
The Ripper Hoaxer: Wearside Jack.
Channel 4's documentary regarding the Police hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper and the hoaxer that misdirected the investigation.
Channel 4's documentary regarding the Police hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper and the hoaxer that misdirected the investigation.
May 2006. HDCam. Broadcast on Channel 4.
The Curse Of Amityville.
Reconstruction of the murders that took place in Amityville in 1974. Part of the Channel 4 documentary about the murders and subsequent hauntings.
Reconstruction of the murders that took place in Amityville in 1974. Part of the Channel 4 documentary about the murders and subsequent hauntings.
Sep 2005. Sony HDV. Broadcast on Channel 4.
1990s.
Music video for the band the '1990s'.
Music video for the band the '1990s'.
2006. Filmed on Panasonic Varicam.
Winning Streak.
Children's BBC drama about a 12 year old who discovers a surefire method for picking a winning horse at the races. Trouble is he's too young to put a bet on. Luckily his eccentric Gran is willing to get involved. Soon the whole town develops gambling fever.
Children's BBC drama about a 12 year old who discovers a surefire method for picking a winning horse at the races. Trouble is he's too young to put a bet on. Luckily his eccentric Gran is willing to get involved. Soon the whole town develops gambling fever.
Aug 2005. HDCam. Broadcast on Childrens BBC.
Anti-litter Ad for Scottish Television.
July 2005. HDCam. Broadcast on Scottish Television.
The Rest is Silence.
Winner of the 2008 International Festival of Cinema and Technology Tour Award for Best Cinematography in a Documentary. Documentary following the journey of an anonymous, unclaimed body through its progress from discovery to cremation.
Winner of the 2008 International Festival of Cinema and Technology Tour Award for Best Cinematography in a Documentary. Documentary following the journey of an anonymous, unclaimed body through its progress from discovery to cremation.
Feb 2005. DVCam. Bridging the Gap Productions.
Artworks Scotland.
Documentary concentrating on the Dundee based Israeli animator Gilli Dolev and the Scottish animation scene.
Documentary concentrating on the Dundee based Israeli animator Gilli Dolev and the Scottish animation scene.
Oct 2004. DVCam. Broadcast on Scottish Television.
IM.
Short, science fiction drama for Scottish Television. Set in a wind farm in the near future.
Short, science fiction drama for Scottish Television. Set in a wind farm in the near future.
May 2004. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Scottish Television.
Alien Evolution.
A feature length documentary looking at the four Alien films. Shot in Hollywood and London.
A feature length documentary looking at the four Alien films. Shot in Hollywood and London.
July 2001. 75mins. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Channel 4 and now included on the currently released Alien DVD box set.
And So Goodbye.
Award winning documentary following presenter Robin Mitchell as he finds the 'lost' film that his father produced, uncovering its fascinating story and reuniting his father with the film's director after 60 years.
Award winning documentary following presenter Robin Mitchell as he finds the 'lost' film that his father produced, uncovering its fascinating story and reuniting his father with the film's director after 60 years.
Februrary 2004. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Scottish Television.
Scream and Scream Again.
The story of the America slasher horror film from the banned early films to the recent Scream movies. Including interviews with John Carpenter and Wes Craven.
The story of the America slasher horror film from the banned early films to the recent Scream movies. Including interviews with John Carpenter and Wes Craven.
September 2000. 75mins. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Channel 4.
Poughkeepsie Shuffle.
A story of the classic cop film The French Connection, filmmaker's behind it and the real drug seizure that inspired it. With interviews with the cast and the director William Friedkin.
A story of the classic cop film The French Connection, filmmaker's behind it and the real drug seizure that inspired it. With interviews with the cast and the director William Friedkin.
September 1999. 60mins. Broadcast on BBC (now on The French Connection DVD). DigiBeta.
E4 Christmas Advert.
December 2002. DigiBeta Broadcast on E4.
On the Edge of Blade Runner.
BAFTA nominated documentary about the film Blade Runner, it's influence on later films and the difficulties in making and releasing it. Includes interviews with the director Ridley Scott and the cast and crew.
BAFTA nominated documentary about the film Blade Runner, it's influence on later films and the difficulties in making and releasing it. Includes interviews with the director Ridley Scott and the cast and crew.
May 2000. 60mins. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Channel 4.
She Toon: City Of Bingo.
Award winning documentary film looking at the women of Dundee who dominated the city's workforce throughout the last century.
Award winning documentary film looking at the women of Dundee who dominated the city's workforce throughout the last century.
May 2003. 30mins. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Scottish Television.
The Edinburgh Show.
BBC Television's coverage of the Edinburgh Festival.
BBC Television's coverage of the Edinburgh Festival.
August 2002. DigiBeta. Broadcast on the BBC.
The Cult Of The Wicker Man.
The story of the film The Wicker Man and the pagan world it was based upon.
The story of the film The Wicker Man and the pagan world it was based upon.
November 2001. 50mins. DigiBeta. Broadcast on Channel 4.
American Desperadoes.
Documentary concerning the influential 1960s film Bonnie and Clyde.
Documentary concerning the influential 1960s film Bonnie and Clyde.
November 1998. 50mins. DigiBeta. Broadcast on BBC.
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