Charlie Key

A glimpse into the life of British surfer, Barnaby Cox, during the coldest days of winter. I pitched the idea to Barnaby's sponsor, Spy Optic, because I wanted to show the joy that can be found during the winter months by following Barnaby around. We explored the Cornish coast around his hometown of Bude and beyond, we scored incredible waves, spent time with his nearest and dearest, and got soaked through shooting in the worst conditions possible.

Fun was had shooting on a variety of cameras and formats: 16mm film, DV camcorder, Sony FX6 and Panasonic GH5s.

Supported by: Spy Optic
Starring: Barnaby Cox
Film by: Charlie Key
Animation: Bastian Bretecher
Music: "Curtains" by TAURRI; "Give it a go" by Curtis Cole; "Eleven hours by night" by Yehezkel Raz; "Colder" by TAURRI.

Huge thank you to Barnaby and his friends.

This was a lovely project I shot and edited for Rebecca Proctor. Inspired by a simple yet beautiful film by the Gasser Brothers, I visited Rebecca on several different occasions to film cosidered snippets of her process to show the passing of time and constant effort and motion that is needed to create her beautiful works. Stoking the huge anagama-type wood-fired kiln at Kigbeare Studios, in Devon, and then working in her own studio in North Cornwall. Her raw and elegant work can be found, for example, in The Clove Club, London, Inver, Scotland. As well as in galleries and shops, such as Toast.

This was a really great project for the Cleaner Seas Group and one I’m quite proud of. I provided a full production service coming up with the creative with Avril Greenaway and lighting, shooting, editing and creating the look and sound design for this spot myself.

The Indikon-1 filter is helping to prevent plastic microfibres from entering our oceans. These filters are now available for pre order at www.cleaner-seas.com

Thanks to the Cleaner Seas Group for having me once again and a huge thanks to everyone who was involved.

Client: Cleaner Seas Group
Director / DOP / Editor: Charlie Key
Script & voiceover: Avril Greenaway
Talent: Charlotte and Rosie Veale
Charlie Stanford
Tom Jennings
Ruby Wheldon
Adam Hill
Animation: James Stuart
Gear generously provided by: Tom Kirkman

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A look into the studio and mind of Belgian painter, Michaël Borremans. Filmed in one of his studios in Ghent.

Client: Artlover Magazine
Artist: Michaël Borremans
Concept: Teresa & David Castenfors
Interview: David Castenfors
Guitar: Michaël Borremans
Film: Charlie Key

What does climate change mean for food production? Harsh growing conditions and unpredictable weather will make it difficult for growers and famers, and will affect supply chains. Can the town of Bude in North Cornwall lead the way in creating a resilient community of producers and growers through collaboration and innovation?

This is one in a series of films that I made for the Bude Climate Partnership that helped them secure £2 million in funding for climate change projects in Bude and get coverage in The Guardian newspaper.

Client: Bude Climate Partnership
Director/DP/Editor: Charlie Key
Assistant: Rosie Moe Tuesday
Drone: Connor MacLeod & James Kivel
Photographs: Charlie Stanford
Huge thank you to everyone involved and to all the local producers who filled my boots with tasty produce:

Alex Bluett & team: Electric BakeryClaire Humphreys & Graham Tape: Bush Allotments Ian Saltern: Bude Coastal Community TeamJess Ceasey: Cornwall GrowsNeil & Gillian Faiers: Bangors OrganicRichard Harding & Tom Read: Norton Barton Artisan Food VillageRobbie Pearce: RE-GrowthRosie & Tom Barclay: Neetfield Market Garden

Cornish artist, Sue Read, was born and brought up on Wooda Farm, where she now paints in her studio. Walking the cliffs of North Cornwall and diving through the crashing waves, Sue finds inspiration for her paintings and reconnects with the healing power of nature.

Client: Sue Read
Director/Editor/Sound: Charlie Key
Aerial Photography: James Kivell

As Tobias Bradford switches on all the plugs in his London studio, the quiet room is transformed into a bustling space filled with the noise of whirring motors, banging drums and keyboard keys being mashed at once. While the mechanised sculptures responsible for the din shuffle endlessly on the spot in a slightly awkward manner.

It’s such a privilege to be allowed into someone’s private workspace where they spend so much of their time creating wonderful things. To document it, along with a lovely interview, makes me very happy. Thanks for having us Tobias. And huge thanks to ARTLOVER Magazine and absolute legend, Leon Foggitt.

Client: Artlover Magazine
Concept: Teresa & David Castenfors
Interview: David Castenfors
Film & Photography: Charlie Key & Leon Foggitt
DP & Edit: Charlie Key
Colour: Michal Florczak

The Pearl Exchange is a creative, collaborative space designed to improve the lives of 18-35 year olds in North Cornwall. They support young adults through creative practices, counselling, wellbeing and cultural experiences, as well as facilitating meaningful connections within the community.

Client: The Pearl ExchangeDirector/Editor/Sound: Charlie KeyAerial Photography: James Kivell - North Coast MediaAnimation: Tim Laing

Our Community, Our Livelihood, Our Future - Bude Climate Partnership

In North Cornwall, the town of Bude and its economy is in danger as sea level rise threatens to put homes, beaches and businesses under water. Will this popular tourist destination and its community be able to adapt and become resilient to the impacts of climate change?

This is one in a series of films I made for the Bude Climate Partnership. This series of films helped the BCP to secure £2 million in funding for climate change projects in Bude, as well as helping them to get coverage in The Guardian newspaper.

Client: Bude Climate Partnership
Director/DP/Editor: Charlie Key

A watch commercial commissioned by Marloe Watch Company and shot on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall.

Client: Marloe Watch Company
Director/Editor/Sound: Charlie Key
Model: Rudi West
Aerial Photography: Bad Wolf Horizon

The Sust Global team visit Glasgow to take part in the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26.

Client: Sust Global
Film by: Charlie Key

It’s very important to me to regularly immerse myself in nature; it helps me maintain a healthy, and happy mind. Just by taking a short stroll through my local woods, I’m able to imagine that I am in some remote wilderness and I come out feeling refreshed. You don’t have to travel far to find solitude in nature, and a sense of adventure can be created with just a little imagination. That’s what this video is about.

Starring: Barnaby Cox
Director/Editor/Sound: Charlie Key

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Sidetracked

A view from the water on the coldest days of winter.

Coffee enjoyed outside.

Client: Base Camp Food
Product: Coffeebrewer, The Brew Company

Up to 700,000 plastic microfibres may be released into the waste water system from a single washing cycle of your washing machine. There is estimated to be 1.4million trillion microfibres in our oceans and they are believed to be one of the biggest polluters of our Oceans.

Client: Cleaner Seas Group
Director/Editor/Sound: Charlie Key

An experiment with music, lights and leaves.

Avril, a designer.

Client: Cleaner Seas Group

James, an inventor.

Client: Cleaner Seas Group