Forget-Me-Not (Short Film) Pre-production

This has been a bit of a passion project for me over the last few years. Regularly placing the script down, and picking it up after a month or so has allowed me to see the script with fresh eyes and a new perspective. However this approach has resulted in a number of re-writes over the years, with the concept and characters evolving to such a point, that they bear little resemblance to their former selves. Thankfully, I’m now in a place where I can unleash this script to the critical gaze of my unsuspecting audience. This will be my first narrative film that I will have written, produced and directed and I’m under no illusion that I’m about to embark on a steep learning curve in film-making. Having directed music videos and worked as a Director of Photography and editors on the project’s of other film-makers and directors, I’m excited about bring ‘Forget-me-not’ to fruition!

Update: 21st Feb 2024: Casting is underway and pre-production in full swing.

‘Time is Ticking’ -Claudia F (Music Video) 2022

Claudia F, a drag queen from Italy had the great opportunity to compete in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest representing San Marino. Claudia reached the final stage of the auditions with her song ‘Time is Ticking’ and she approached me to direct and shoot the music video. Video was released on 2nd October 2022, check out the Film/Video page for the video!

Released 2nd October 2022. Samantha Oci: Directed and Edited

‘Serurta’ (2022)

Feature film from director producer team Steven Lyons and Merlyn Roberts comes Serurta the Sunbirth, an epic journey into the depths of ancient Britain, 700 years before the Roman conquest. The Friac, one of the ancient tribes of Britain are being driven from their land by the furious onslaught of the Celts, horse warriors arriving from the continent with weapons of iron and a thirst for conquest.

Written, Produced and Directed by Steven Lyons & Merlyn Roberts (Wyldewood Productions). Edited: Steven Lyons

Samantha Oci: Camera Operator for selected scenes. See showreel.