OUR TEAM

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 this year 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 freelances for Vertasium the popular channel for science and engineering videos featuring experiments, expert interviews, and demos, He is also a researcher /creator for Crimson Education, the world's leading college admissions counseling 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; tackle the attrition rates in STEM subjects to provide more inclusivity for the underrepresented groups in our society . Click here for his Linkedin and IMDb pages .

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 and The World Service. She graduated with a BA Joint Hons .(2:1) in English Literature and Drama from the University of London and went on to Post Graduate studies at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. 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.

Caroline directs, writes, narrates and produces for the company. She was awarded Best First Time Director for THE VILLAGE ON THE LOCH, at the Canadian Cinematography Awards, (August 2019), and a further 10 of the film's 14 awards.. 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, editing 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. 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. For more information about her acting work check LIME ACTORS AGENCY her IMDb page Spotlight page, or her website Caroline-Strong.

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 (Framework Directive) and NatureScot (Nature Reserve Officer) .

This profound respect and detailed knowledge of wildlife and habitat informs on his approach to wildlife cinematography and 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 both editing and cinematography for his work on our documentary feature, THE VILLAGE ON

THE LOCH. He has just finished Co-Directing & Producing, filming and editing feature documentary THE BOUGH BREAKS which has had a successful festival journey so far and Danny has been awarded in directing, editing and producing. He is also filming and presenting on our new online series THE OUTSIDE IN, which gives a unique insight into his work. He is regularly booked for his talks on Wildlife Filming and he also writes a regular blog for NatureScot. (writing as Danny Bean). Conservation work includes;

Nature Reserve Officer - NatureScot

(Muir of Dinnet NNR and Forvie NNR),

Freelance Ecologist - James Hutton Institute

Intern RSPB (Forsinard),

Intern Aquila Ecology (St Fillans)

Volunteer Trees for Life. (Dundreggan)

He was also Trainee Camera Assistant at Lime Pictures. Links: IMDb 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.

7 PALMS DISTRIBUTOR

We are really excited to have THE VILLAGE ON THE LOCH distributed by 7Palms Entertainment in the 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

You can purchase our stock footage via BlackBox. It is a global platform that helps creators tap into the growing demand for video content

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.

UK indies. - pact.

The UK Indies platform is a one stop shop enabling UK indies to share their content with the world and for global buyers to find it.New paragraph. We are members of pact. UK indies .

T he Bough Breaks is now available to screen for your event.

Please contact the team if you would like to purchase a licence.

07917 813 110

or email

carolinestrong@live.co.uk

danielfbean@hotmail.co.uk

MEET OUR TEAM

Dr GABRIEL STRONG DIRECTOR/SCIENTIFIC CONTENT/CAMERAMAN

CAROLINE STRONG BACREATIVE DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER

DANNY STRONG MScDIRECTOR/WILDLIFE CAMERAMAN/ECOLOGIST