Morgan Mackerness
Directing
Biography
Morgan Ellis Mackerness (born 8 September 2002) is a non-binary filmmaker and videographer based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Their love and passion for filmmaking began when they studied Creative Media Production in college, and then went onto to achieve a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Production at University. During their time at University, they explored and participated in many different production roles in student short-film projects. Such as directing, producing, cinematography, and sound design. Their versatility and skill in many different areas of filmmaking helped them to refine their artistic voice in creating honest, authentic, and engaging short-film projects that has successfully premiered at film festivals. While their films have explored a wide range of different genres, their key focus is directing surrealist and abstract films that speak on the human condition in a deeply psychological way. With a keen and passionate work ethic, Morgan has a unique artistic voice and is always seeking great opportunities where they can.
Known For
In response to a humorous and heartfelt letter that he sent to his son in high school to wish them good luck in their GCSE exams, M.J Connor decides to respond to their Dad’s letter by surprising him with a documentary they made about their relationship with him and their mental health. M.J suffers with MADD (Mixed and Anxiety and Depressive Disorder) and Combined ADHD. In the film, they use dramatisations and scenes where they talk directly to their Dad in order to get him to understand what they go through on a daily basis, but to also thank him for everything he’s done for always being there and supporting them every step of the way.
Dear Nobhead,
This documentary short-film follows the story of The White Bus Cinema based in Southend-on-Sea. They keep the process of projecting real celluloid film alive by showing films from their archive of over 3,000 films, ranging from Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm prints. The film argues why it's important to continue the shooting and projection process of film in our current age of digital shooting and projection in modern Hollywood, amidst the chaos of studios removing films from their streaming services.
Archive of Life
Students walk into a photography studio to have their photograph taken, and put on a smile for the picture. But as soon as the camera flashes, it reveals their true nature...
Put on a Face
A short experimental documentary based on three questions asked to various people on campus at the University of Gloucestershire.