THE CREW
Matilda Butler
Witer/Director
Having been raised in Cornwall within a community of classic wooden boat builders, I want to tell a story from the world that I know, but with a dystopian twist. What with the immediate climate emergency and the ever-growing destruction of our small communities from property development, my aim is to tell the story of a girl and her family on the edge of survival and the resilience that she shows in the face of destruction. My intention is to tell in-depth and multifaceted stories with their own distinct atmospheres, where I can bring what I believe is a truly unique blend of conceptual activism and surreal narrative to a wider audience.
Photo by Maciek Kaliski
Tom Eastwood
Writer/Script Supervisor
Tom Eastwood was born and raised in Torquay, and wrote his first script at 7 years old. The interest in screenwriting developed into a creative skillset while at Falmouth University, specialising in screenwriting for both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, where he wrote shorts, television pilots, features, radio dramas and advertisements.
Between his BA and MA, Tom wrote a short for NBCUniversal, adapted an award-winning poem into a film and wrote and directed a 60 second film that was screened in 11 festivals around the world and winning two, one of which recognised by the British Council Film Directory. The short went on to air on UK Television and Amazon Prime.
While at University, Tom developed a reputation for assisting student directors, adapting ideas into engaging, producible scripts. This extracurricular work saw him write 8 scripts for different 3rd year directors, and it was the final script where he first met and worked with Matilda, writing Blue Cocoon together. Delighted with the script and the writing dynamic, the two pledged to work together again.
Photo by Maciek Kaliski
Georgina Colman
Producer
Georgina Colman is a British artist and filmmaker who found her passion for filmmaking whilst taking part in the BFI Film Academy run through Rural Media. After graduating from the BFI Film Academy in 2016, she applied for and was accepted to make her first short film “Turmoil” as part of the Random Acts scheme, an Arts Council England/Channel 4 project that supports young artists between the ages of 16-24 as they take their first steps into moving image production. In 2017 she began studying BA (Hons) Film at Falmouth University where she met and worked with the crew behind Voyager. In 2020 she graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class Honours in BA Film.
'I am excited to work with this crew to combine elements such as fantastic visual design and socially relevant narrative themes in the creation of Voyager. We are also exploring how to ensure that this production has a positive social impact.'
Photo by Rebecca Algeo
Eirik Gustavsen
Cinematographer
Eirik Gustavsen, grew up amongst the Norwegian nature that has inspired his love of film. Having made short films and photographing his adventures in the mountains with friends from an early age, Eirik decided to move to England to study Film Production full-time at Falmouth University in Cornwall, UK. Surrounded by the beautiful Cornish landscape, he endeavours to pursue his dream to work in the film industry. A love of culture, nature and people have fuelled recent projects in experimental shorts, music videos and assisting work. His love for photography, compositions and nature, have emerged into his passion for cinematography. With experience in assisting cinematographer Maximilian Schmige on Cosmos: Possible Worlds for Fox and National Geographic Channel, to 1st assisting camera on 16mm & digital in commercials and music videos in Oslo, to lighting assistant for photographer Jonathan Vivaas Kise with artists as Sigrid, he will use this experience to visualize Voyager together with the Director Matilda Butler. Having built a good work relationship with the extremely talented Matilda Butler before on experimental shorts, and working now on Voyager, is something that is beneficial in the visualization of the film. I am looking forward to and honored take part in such a talented crew, telling the story of Voyager and to bring my experience to build a cinematic touch on the dystopian boat community that will be showcased in the film.
Kitty Lower
Production Designer
Kitty studied at Falmouth University, specialising in Production Design. She's always been keen to explore different areas of art. Kitty is excited to continue building upon her artistic skills. She is aware of the need for experience and exposure in this industry before leaving university and therefore spent much of the summer months before commencing her final year actively seeking out a number of different work experience placements within the art department. These include being the Art Department trainee for the BBC, Netflix, and an independent film company, as well as working as the Graphics Assistant on a BFI funded horror. She has thoroughly enjoyed these past placements and the connections made, whilst learning an immense amount which she hopes to continue to utilise, whilst also building upon these skills and expanding her knowledge. She has already worked with Matilda on their previous film, Blue Cocoon, which was a great experience, they both share the same visually distinct style and she is looking forward to bringing another one of her visions to life through the production design, especially one with such an empowering message.
Sophie Smyth
Art Assistant
Being a Cornish local and seeing the effects of the climate crisis first-hand in the form of polluted beaches and the destruction and gentrification of small local communities, I am passionate about getting this narrative out there. Coming from an art and design background, and having just graduated from my Film degree at Falmouth specialising in Production Design, I am thrilled to be a part of the talented Voyager crew. Being passionate about home-grown local talent and projects, a few of my recent credits include Art Department Assistant for upcoming Cornish feature Long Way Back (2021), assisting Rogue theatre for their 2020 summer show Wonder Walks and being a 2020 finalist in the Cornwall-based film festival, Rough Cut. I am excited to bring Matilda’s vision to life, and be a part of a cause that is very close to my heart.
Deklan Webb
Editor
I have a real love for the creation of emotion in film and hope to mould the footage into a striking and real story, immersing the audience in the world of our protagonist. In today’s climate it is especially important for this story to be told in an emotional and understanding way. I am thrilled to be a part of such a talented crew and eager to get stuck into this project.
David Swarbrick
Sound Recordist
David is a sound recordist, writer and filmmaker from Kent, UK and a Ba Film Graduate of Falmouth University. His credits lie predominantly within the sound department and has worked on productions such as Backwoods (2019) dir. Ryan Mackfall and Long Way Back (2021) dir. Brett Harvey. His fascination with sound derives from his love of the piano and how when playing the instrument, it takes hold of his inner feelings. He believes sound can have this effect on the viewer too when combined with image and is most of all looking forward to connecting the viewer of this film to place and its meaning through his atmospheric field recordings.
Photo by Maciek Kaliski
Mollie Carter
Associate Producer
Mollie Carter is a graduate of Falmouth university, completing her degree with a 1st in BA(hons) Film. Throughout her degree she specialised in Production, producing a variety of documentary and narrative shorts. Since graduating she now works for Mayn Creative as a Graduate Intern Video Producer, creating a variety of content from livestreams to animation. She hopes to continue producing film and helping create moving stories.
Full Credits coming soon...