Form Films

Every year, a secret tribe take to the roads of Britain. In the space of a few months they will drive thousands of miles and spend thousands of pounds in pursuit of their prey. Their aim is to see as many birds as possible, wherever that bird may be.  Welcome to the very competitive world of the twitcher - obsessives who'll stop at nothing to get their bird. 

“Like many of the best documentaries, this lovely film makes you wonder why nobody had made it before...” The Sunday Times.

The Boats that Built Britain. Shown on BBC4 and BBC2 this six part prime-time series charts Britain’s maritime history from The Matthew’s discovery of America in 1497 right through to the landing craft that carried Allied troops to victory on D day in WW2. Presented by sailor Tom Cunliffe the series journeys on six of these great vessels – setting out to sea in all weathers to see just what made these boats uniquely suited to the job of building Britain.

*ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY BEST FACTUAL SERIES 2011

Father of ‘it’ girls Victoria and Isabella - Victor Hervey, the sixth Marquis of Bristol, masterminded a gang of career criminals and then found himself at the Old Bailey on two counts of jewel theft. A shameless self-publicist and fantasist, he was desperate to outshine his famous forbears, but instead brought only shame and humiliation on his family. Part of the Channel 4 Toffs and Crims Season.

One of the pleasures of the 3MW strand was getting the chance to work with up-and-coming directors.  In this ambitious series young director Rachel Tracey made five beautifully observed films at Ikea Brent Cross, showing that Britain’s favourite furniture shop is about much more than just beds and sofas.   Life, death, love, loss – it all goes on at Ikea.  Though in this clip it’s the car park that comes under observation.  It’s easy to buy it.  Harder to get it in the car for the journey home!     !    

The world is awash with conspiracy theories.  But is there a common phycological mindset that is more prone to believe than others, and what leads them to their beliefs?  A cross platform project for Channel 4 Education.

The incredible story of John Brown – a hero to sum, a villain to others. Operating from trailers and motel rooms ‘Butcher Brown’ finally went one operation too far and was tried for murder following the death of one of his patients – a man who wanted his healthy leg removed to satisfy a strange obsession. Part of Channel 4's Sexually Confused Season.

Eunuchs, made for Channel 4 is a sensitive film that examines the disturbing increase in men around the world who feel their male sexuality has become an intolerable burden.

In 2003 Jonah made a film that told the incredible and touching story of Oxana Malaya who spent her childhood in the company of dogs. Unable to speak properly her language and behaviour mimicked instead the animals that had raised her. Asking profound questions about child development, neglect and language acquisition the film attracted a record audience of over 5 million viewers and went on to win Best Documentary at the Prague Film Festival.

Jonah's Bafta nominated film is part of a three part series for Channel 4 Science examining our most visceral emotion, disgust. Grounbreaking and unflinching the film received huge critical acclaim.

Currently in production is this 10 part series for Food Network, Reza's Indian Food Palaces (working title).  During this series he will look into the traditions of Rajasthan food and royal feasting and offer his own take on two traditional India dishes.  Its a perfect mix of adventure travel and recipe-based advice coupled with local flavours.

Boat Yard. A ten part series for Discovery Channel. Follows the renovation of 5 classic boats – charting the tears, tribulations and finally triumphs along the way. Presented by Tom Cunliffe.

Floating Kitchen is a 10 part series following chef Simon Woodhouse as he tries to fulfill his dream of opening a floating restaurant in Paris.  Part DIY, part cooking, part travel, Simon's adventure begins when he buys a decrepit fishing boat for a pound on the south coast and ends when he finally opens the boat as a restaurant in Paris after traveling over a thousand miles around France to promote his style of British cooking.