Andy Harrison

Thesis

Thesis Title & Description

Exploring the role of the self-shooter in producing short form narrative.

• Supervisor: Matt Brannan & Simon Van Der Borgh

This research is exploring the role of self-shooting camera operators and the development of the technology that supports them. While valued collaborations can have a major impact on a film’s design and production process, we are asking what happens when this is taken away, limited, or refocussed with technological support? By exploring the limitations inherit with isolated creation as well as the possibilities it can afford, we hope to better understand the place of small-scale production.

Biography

Biography

Andy is an experienced cinematographer, editor, and filmmaker, having worked for 10 years in production and screened his work in over 12 different countries. His work has been seen at festivals such as ASFF and NFMLA as well as in contemporary art galleries such as the Baltic and MIMA. Collaborated with Channel 4, the BBC, and NBC. Andy was one of the founders of UKCineFest, a fast-growing short film festival targeted at students across the UK.
Andy holds a BA(hons) in Film and Television Production as well as a PGCE. He currently teaches Higher Education at Middlesbrough College and designed their BA(hons) Digital Video Production course that has been running since 2019.

Research

Research Interests

Andy is interested in the research related to: the relationship between filmmakers and their technology, the development of filmmaking education, and capturing experimental visual aesthetic.