Martin Smith – Director/Founder
Silverbox films was established in 2006 by Brighton based Director/Producer Martin Smith.
Martin - “When I set up Silverbox my aim was to become a resource that helps people to get their ideas off the ground. To develop practical well managed productions whether they want to make a narrative film or documentary, promotional or corporate video, run educational events, workshops or just promote local talent”.
A steady flow of productions followed with Martin experimenting with working in schools, colleges and universities to developing creative projects that would engage young people into cross curricular learning.
Martin didn’t anticipate the response that would follow from his work and was very quickly receiving interest from local businesses, councils, trusts, charities and even government organisations about developing promotional projects.
Over the next few years Martin continually invested in new equipment and his own professional development in order to continue delivering the high quality/low cost productions that he had become so well known for.
Martin - “When I set up Silverbox my aim was to become a resource that helps people to get their ideas off the ground. To develop practical well managed productions whether they want to make a narrative film or documentary, promotional or corporate video, run educational events, workshops or just promote local talent”.
A steady flow of productions followed with Martin experimenting with working in schools, colleges and universities to developing creative projects that would engage young people into cross curricular learning.
Martin didn’t anticipate the response that would follow from his work and was very quickly receiving interest from local businesses, councils, trusts, charities and even government organisations about developing promotional projects.
Over the next few years Martin continually invested in new equipment and his own professional development in order to continue delivering the high quality/low cost productions that he had become so well known for.
Carl Smith - Director
Carl joined the company in 2011 and used his new ideas to increase Silverbox's work across the city. Now in charge of the editing department he continues to coordinate projects and keep post production on schedule.
Carl- "I joined the company with a passion for making any project I worked on come to life. Now I've taken over post production I get to see everything that comes through our doors which is exciting"
Now the back bone of the company Carl quickly became a co-director.
Carl- "I joined the company with a passion for making any project I worked on come to life. Now I've taken over post production I get to see everything that comes through our doors which is exciting"
Now the back bone of the company Carl quickly became a co-director.
Luke Harmer – Film School Head Manager
Luke’s experiences have seen him travel the globe working with children in varying facilities. During the summers of 2005 and 2007 Luke ran a range of activities at a well-established summer camp in the United States. He also helped develop the summer programme in 2007 as well as holding several leadership positions.
On his return to the UK Luke’s career lead him to personal train individuals, helping them to reach their personal health and fitness goals. Luke is always seeking to work with children and last summer obtained a position at a large summer camp company in the UK as the camp manager.
Luke – “One of my main passions is video and film production. Bringing my own or someone’s idea to life is really satisfying. When I was approached to collaborate with Silverbox Films with their young persons film school I couldn't think of a better opportunity.”
On his return to the UK Luke’s career lead him to personal train individuals, helping them to reach their personal health and fitness goals. Luke is always seeking to work with children and last summer obtained a position at a large summer camp company in the UK as the camp manager.
Luke – “One of my main passions is video and film production. Bringing my own or someone’s idea to life is really satisfying. When I was approached to collaborate with Silverbox Films with their young persons film school I couldn't think of a better opportunity.”
Liam Wescott - Photographer
Starting as a student of Silverbox Liam began his career by helping Martin with larger scale projects.
In time his experiences lead to opportunities to develop his own workshops within the Silverbox team.
“I soon found a real passion for photography as well as filmmaking while studying at college. Through Silverbox I've created workshops that I believe pass on the same fantastic experiences that I had”
Liam's professional work has consisted of photographing weddings all over the South East of England, taking portraits of animals and locals in Africa, capturing sporting events and the stunning scenery throughout England.
In time his experiences lead to opportunities to develop his own workshops within the Silverbox team.
“I soon found a real passion for photography as well as filmmaking while studying at college. Through Silverbox I've created workshops that I believe pass on the same fantastic experiences that I had”
Liam's professional work has consisted of photographing weddings all over the South East of England, taking portraits of animals and locals in Africa, capturing sporting events and the stunning scenery throughout England.
Joleen Waring - Illustrator
An experimental artist and illustrator Joleen has become a valuable asset to the Silverbox team assisting in the pen to paper side of our workshops.
Bringing her experiences from working with children and adults with learning disabilities across the South East she continues to develop workshops that engage and inspire every that attends.
Joleen - “I have a real passion for bringing things to life through story telling. It doesn’t matter if it’s drawing, performance, or animation I just enjoy sharing the enthusiasm of the art.
Everyone has that one thing they can do well and I believe that if you have the right encouragement and knowledge available it’s just a case of finding it!”
Bringing her experiences from working with children and adults with learning disabilities across the South East she continues to develop workshops that engage and inspire every that attends.
Joleen - “I have a real passion for bringing things to life through story telling. It doesn’t matter if it’s drawing, performance, or animation I just enjoy sharing the enthusiasm of the art.
Everyone has that one thing they can do well and I believe that if you have the right encouragement and knowledge available it’s just a case of finding it!”
Kevin O'Shea - Multimedia Artist
Studying Digital Media Design in both Ireland and England Kevin most recently receiving his degree at Brighton University.
Kevin - 'Making films and games is my passion in life. Working at Silverbox is great fun and it's a thrill to see the young peoples enthusiasm match my own for the subjects we teach. I love watching their ideas come to life.'
Currently Kevin specialises in all of Silverbox's 2D and 3D animation, Visual FX, Games Design, and Stop Motion.
Kevin - 'Making films and games is my passion in life. Working at Silverbox is great fun and it's a thrill to see the young peoples enthusiasm match my own for the subjects we teach. I love watching their ideas come to life.'
Currently Kevin specialises in all of Silverbox's 2D and 3D animation, Visual FX, Games Design, and Stop Motion.
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