Then in 2008, aged sixteen, I had a major stroke which left me struggling with language, and with severe right-sided weakness. I’ve been on a long journey of recovery ever since. I turned to visual arts, initially photography, to compensate for my limitations with language.

My speech is still affected and I have limited use of my right hand. But I am functionally independent and in 2017 was proud to graduate from the Met Film School with a B.A. degree in Practical Film-making.

Since then I have been working on my own short films about disability, as well as working as an editor and an assistant editor on other projects. My graduation film, I Speak, won or was shortlisted for several prizes. I Bake was selected for screening in two galleries as part of a video art installation.

I really enjoy having the craft skill of being an editor or assistant editor. I’m fortunate to have had the chance to work on some great projects. I worked as an assistant editor on Jerry Rothwell’s feature documentary about non-verbal autism, The Reason I Jump, which was close to my heart, and more recently on the the ITV drama series The Walk-in (2022) and the Disney drama series Shardlake, soon to be released. I was assembly editor on the feature film 23 Walks.

I shot, directed and edited a couple of sponsored shorts for my synagogue, including one  about the climate emergency. I edited a music video for the band Faeland. I’m up for other commissions like that. 

I’ve had experience now of working on a variety of platforms. I’m well set up at home to work remotely but I’m happy to travel if necessary. I like working on my own or as part of a team.

I still enjoy the magic of film.