Hervey Bracken
Directing
Biography
Hervey Bracken (2002-) is a filmmaker from North West England. He focused primarily upon cinematography within his studies in film, yet has branched out into directing with short debut Nova 1885, quickly followed by short documentary GG & NM. Now a graduate in film studies he collaborates with artists in the Liverpool arts scene, whilst studying an MA in Film Production, at University of Salford. Where he directed his newest film, An Itch To Scratch. Also known for: Flatmates (2022), Square Eyes (2022), Bluesman: The Ballad of Al Peters (2022), Midnite Cruiser (2022), Bedbug (2022),Beauty and the Bin (2022), BC SFF doc (2022), The Ship (2023)...and more.
Known For
Adaptation of the poem "These Days" by Joseph Winder. A man has a cup of coffee in his flat.
These Days
A short documentary where a grandson in 2024 reflects on an interview of his grandparents, conducted by his uncle in 2022.
GG & NM
The first of five interview short films with renowned painter Edward Povey during the install of a collection of four paintings at 2 Blackburne Terrace. In the first interview we see the install and dive into our first painting.
Four Paintings by Edward Povey: Stories we are made of
One of five interviews with Edward Povey upon installing a collection of paintings
Four Paintings by Edward Povey: Sequence and Sisters
Mayhem in a hospital. (this was entirely centred around Jacob having crutches)
Kill Jill
An up-and-coming artist struggles to navigate her relationship with a down-on-his-luck writer. With her art beginning to see more success, it is overshadowed by the growing rift between her and her boyfriend, which threatens to take centre stage.
Nova 1885
A man must resist the urge to scratch.
An Itch To Scratch
The third interview short in the Four Paintings series with painter Edward Povey. In this short he explores his painting Accomodation, considering how, in many ways, it shouldn't work but somehow does
Four Paintings by Edward Povey: Unfinished Tea
Originally shown as a gallery piece, this filmic re-creation of a conversation between two cousins is shown through replicated double projection of film and photos. Exploring themes of suburban isolation, time, memory and familial relationships.
The Fields
Both lost with themselves in the city, Cass and Billy find each other.