DARK AVENUE FILM

in·spi·ra·tion is a short documentary following three Isle of Man artists as they complete a piece of work, discussing their sources of inspiration and identity as artists. The film aims to demystify the artistic process, and demonstrate how everyone works differently, and there is no ‘right’ way to do art; it’s a personal journey. Featuring Juan Moore, Alice Dudley and Bruno Cavellec Directed and Produced by Patrick Crellin and Bethany White Director of Photography - Harry Henthorn Edited by Phoebe Knowles and Bethany White Soundtrack by Mera Royle First Assistant Director - Jordan Perry Camera Assistant - Poppy Alice Townson Title Design - Olivia Savage Supported by Isle of Man Arts Council and Culture Vannin COPYRIGHT DARK AVENUE FILM 2022

Official Music Video for "Temporary Love" by Francesca May. Video Directed by Bethany White Produced by Dark Avenue Film Cinematography by Bethany White Offline Edit by Bethany White Online Edit and Colour Grading by Will Fletcher Copyright Francesca May 2022

Manx farmer William is a man of few words. When free-spirited traveller Nancy enchants him into a whirlwind romance, he starts to come out of his shell. But six months later, Nancy goes missing. In this modern retelling of Sophia Morrison's The Lost Wife of Ballaleece, suspicion is around every corner and someone is always watching... Supported by Culture Vannin and Isle of Man Arts Council. Copyright Dark Avenue Film Ltd 2021

A new mother has spent longer than expected with her baby daughter due to the Covid lockdown - but now she must confront the post-pandemic return to work. A docu-drama filmed 100% remotely during the coronavirus lockdown.

On 4th April 2018, Manx harpist Mera Royle won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. This is her story. Manx musician Mera Royle started playing the harp when she was only nine. Another nine years later, she was collecting the Young Folk Award at BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards ceremony in Belfast. This film explores Mera’s journey with music, from playing the penny whistle as a child, to harp playing in young Manx folk band Scran, to winning the award and beyond. Mera’s music is part of the Manx folk and traditional music scenes which has grown significantly over the past decade. Hear from Dr Breesha Maddrell of Culture Vannin, an organisation with Manx culture at its heart, and Rachel Hair, Mera’s harp teacher of eight years, about how Manx folk music has grown and the significance of Mera’s contributions. Produced by Dark Avenue Film with support by I-Cap Marine. Directed by Patrick Crellin and Bethany White Director of Photography and Editor - Patrick Crellin Sound and Post-Production sound mixing - Bethany White Camera assistant - Jordan Perry Drone Footage by Charles Guard and Glenn Whorrall Photos from Awards by Phil Carter Visit www.DarkAvenueFilm.com

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Manx Youth Band and the 25th anniversary of Manx Concert Brass. The Manx National Youth Band was formed in 1970 by Jim Crosbie MBE. The band quickly developed a reputation for excellence and its success eventually led to the creation of Manx Concert Brass in 1995 for players over the age of 19. Now under the baton of Ian Clague MBE, the Manx Youth Band has nurtured some of the very best young musicians in the Isle of Man and provided generations of islanders with the chance to forge lifelong friendships and memories from their association with music. The influence of the band on the Isle of Man via their youth programme and the competitive success of Manx Concert Brass is undeniable. With their help, alongside the other bands on the island, brass has become a staple of Manx music culture. Produced by Dark Avenue Film with funding from Culture Vannin and the Department for Enterprise. Directed by Patrick Crellin and Bethany White.

Settle down with the author of the popular book, 'M is for Manx Cat! An Isle of Man ABC' as she reads the enjoyable rhymed children's book in full. This film was produced by Dark Avenue Film in 2020 as a #treisht2020 project for Culture Vannin; a series of projects commissioned during Covid19 Lockdown in the Isle of Man to create new material which engages creatively with traditional Manx culture. More information: * M is for Manx Cat! An Isle of Man ABC www.isleofmanabc.com * Treisht projects: https://www.culturevannin.im/resources/treisht-2020-projects-647532/ This film was produced by Dark Avenue Films for Culture Vannin in 2020. Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://www.culturevannin.im https://www.facebook.com/culturevannin https://www.twitter.com/CultureVannin

A short promo video we made for Fynoderee Gin, to relaunch their Spring Gin. Check out Fynoderee here- https://fynoderee.com/ Drone work by Glenn Whorrall Music- Chase the Ace by Mec Lir Shot, and Edited by Dark Avenue Film Copyright Fynoderee Distillery 2019