Michael W Story

I’m a filmmaker based in London. If you want someone to produce and/or direct a short film or corporate video for you, please click here.

Now, about me: I produce and direct documentaries for all sorts of different people. I’ve made lighter newsy type things, like this one about a military barracks, or more heavy stuff like this doc I made about addiction, funded by the Drug and Alcohol Service for London. I also work forTiger Moss directing corporate stuff, and do some freelance camera work for a variety of people. I’m currently working on a documentary about the world of alternative medicine in Africa with the Guardian’s Martin Robbins.

My Ignite talk, where I bite the hand that feeds me and complain about the UK documentary world, is here: 

Psychiatry

One of my interests is in psychiatry and mental health, and I’ve produced and directed three films for charities/think tanks and the NHS. Due to legal restrictions I can’t show these online, at least not for many years, but it’s work I’m very proud of. In the course of making these films I’ve worked in many secure hospitals, research institutions and sensitive environments, and if I had a USP as a filmmaker, it’s probably that I’m comfortable in slightly sticky places.

Other Stuff

I’m very interested in rationalism and religion and I’m hoping to make some docs in that area this year. I’ve also worked for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead schools film festival which last year had the themes “Faith: are we so different?” and “Science and religion” for the different age groups. I went to eight different schools and delivered a presentation on how to get a short film off the ground, and it was rewarding to come back at the end of the process and, alongside Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain, give out feedback and prizes to the young people who took part.

You can read the odd thing I’ve written here, have a poke round and look at some recent vids below.