jdontay111@gmail.com - Bristol/London
I am a passionate Film Maker striving to build a successful career in the world of Production Design. I have recently graduated UWE with a First Class BA Hons in Film Making. During my time on the course, I have developed my skills and understanding of the roles within the art department. My main discovery whilst on this journey is the importance of organisation skills that ensure a successful production. The experience has allowed me to expand my tool kits in all aspects of the job. Whilst at UWE, I have been credited Production Designer on 6 projects, including 3 set design and builds. I have proven to develop my craft and workflow. With each project I gain a greater understanding of what it takes to successfully bring designs to life.
I recently (March 2025) received an RTS Craft Award for my designs on our 2nd year film. I understand I have a lot more to learn within the world of the Art Department in TV and Film. I feel I am now ready to make the crucial jump from student to professional level.
Filmography
Dir. Rapheal Howgate - 2025 - UWE Film
'Soviets and Star Signs' is a magical story set in Prague 1970 of a secret revolution hidden with a Soviet Propaganda Astrology Column. We pushed the boundaries of Student Art Departments by using miniatures for exteriors of Prague, creating mystical costumes for over 12 SA's, and creating an ambitious set with Prague Skyline painted through the window. We aim to create a sense of mysticism and wonder in our designs to embody the films essence of magic realism.
Dir. Georgia Brown - 2025 - UWE Film
30 second commercial for Ginsters Pasty. Working closely with the clients brief we created an advert to invoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort to show Ginsters food as wholesome and nurturing.
Dir. Sam Kendall - 2024 - UWE Film
'In the Name of The Father' is a 3 minute proof of concept short film set in 1880 Texas. In order to take our audiences back to the wild west we created a period accurate set of a Saloon bar.
Dir. Nick Curtis-Purnell - 2024 - UWE Film
Short domestic drama exploring the relationship of father and son whilst on service at a Michelin Star restaurant.
Dir. Rapheal Howgate - 2024 - UWE Film
Surreal short film about a man at work who encounters a tiny man in his drawer
Dir. Tristan Sherrfield - 2024 - Concious Collective
Short film telling the adventure of two aliens who have come to earth to party. After a night on some out of this world substances, they struggle to find their way home.
Dir. Sam Kendall - 2025 - UWE Film
Si) Short film about a man named Gus Comstock, who, in 1929 in a cafe in Fergus Falls Minnesota, drank 85 cups of coffee in 8 hours to break the new world record. Based on a True Story
Dir. Charlie Smith - 2023 - UWE Film
Short film exploring the friendship of two boys at scout camp.