LUKE BUFTON
WRITER | DIRECTOR | FILMMAKER
ABOUT ME:
A freelance director & script writer for both the stage and screen with many years experience in the field. Although the predominance of my time is dedicated to my writing and directing pursuits, I also take on multiple other roles on set that may be required of me; I have lengthy experience as Assistant Director on numerous projects as well as more technical roles regarding camera and sound.
I have also acted since an early age, appearing on both stage and screen, even on occasion making short appearances in my own work. I have equally given my input and time as Producer on any projects I have written and not directed.
As part of my independent film company, Petrichor Productions, I maintain a steady and close
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A recent graduate of BA Film from Bournemouth University for which I received a First Class Degree with Honours, I have a passion for telling stories and crafting films of any genre. In telling these stories, I enjoy observing broken characters who are inherently flawed, yet an audience can get behind and root for in the grand scheme of things.
I also focus heavily on the representation of all groups in my work, telling stories of characters of any ethnicity, gender or sexual identity.
I am an avid consumer of multiple forms of media, from the written word through to film, and count myself as incredibly conscious of all contemporary popular culture, consistently remaining up to date on all fronts.
I have a close, dedicated collection of constant collaborators, all of which I would consider close friends and continue to work with in any capacity on a regular basis.
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I look forward to what the future holds for me and my career as I am just getting started...
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working relationship with my frequent co-writer Finn O'Toole, of which our partnership remains ongoing and strong.
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PREVIOUS PROJECTS:
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SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL
2023
45 minutes - UK - Short Film
A short-film following Kieran Hyde, who after the death of a young woman considers his life choices and exactly what led him to where he’s found himself.
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY Luke Bufton
PRODUCER Erin Clough
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Emily Burge
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Nathan Slade
KIERAN HYDE
Finn O'Toole
GLENN WEAVING
ethan jospeh-robert
PRODUCTION DESIGN Romulus Vlad Lapusan
SOUND DESIGN Josh Brooker
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR Rohinii Kichlu
EDITOR Finn O'Toole
JOHNNY FORREST
SAM JENSHØJ
RACHEL CROMWELL
MEGAN TOBIN
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A MILLION LITTLE LIGHTS
2022
5 minutes 25 seconds - UK - Short Film
A short-film depicting the final moments of Hazel, a young woman grieving the loss of her partner...or at least she thinks it is. When she meets Dev, her eyes are opened to the beauty of the world around her.
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY Luke Bufton
PRODUCER Emily Burge
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Manuel Neves
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Nathan Slade
PRODUCTION DESIGN Luke Bufton
SOUND DESIGN Josh Brooker
ASSISTANT CAMERA Josh Du Val
EDITOR Horace Tang
HAZEL curtis
EMILY BURGE
DEV
MAHN DINH
POPPY
GEORGIA BETTISON
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THE BAD CONNECTION*
2021
7 minutes - UK - Short Film
A short film following a group of criminals who are trying to plan a heist via a zoom call however, the team cannot seem to get on the same page or act at all competently
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY Luke Bufton
PRODUCER Luke Bufton & Carolina Ferreira
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Luke Bufton
EDITOR Carolina Ferreira
WALLY WALLACE
NATHAN SLADE
MATTY HATTON
LUKE BUFTON
MELISSA SILVA
CAROLINA FERREIRA
MADELINE RICOLETTI
ERIN CLOUGH
OTHER WORK:
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shells*
co- writer & producer
2019 - 2021
PERRY THE PINEAPPLE 3
2nd ad & boom op
2023
STRUCK IN THE NIGHT
WRITER & PRODUCER
2022
ON THE CORNER OF NOWHERE
EXECUTIVE producer & SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
2024 (IN POST PRODUCTION)
more coming soon...
*PRODUCTION AFFECTED OR HALTED DUE TO COVID-19