Greg Ash

There are many people who are trying to be creative. But there are people who ARE creative.

Nowadays it‘s fashionable to say I AM AN ARTIST. Isn‘t it? But there are people who ARE artists and they don‘t need to say this. Because we obviously can notice their talent and learn something.

Let me introduce you a talented person, my friend Greg Ash, British filmmaker, photographer and writer.

This is Greg

Greg is currently living and creating in London as it is a great place to do that. Even more: together with his friend and producer Matthew Adam Greg owns a production company called Big Bright Lights. The idea was to have an general name that they could not only use in Greg‘s short films, but also to create organization that was more than just a production company. Two friends wanted to make a network of budding filmmakers working together. In the long run I'd like it to be a name that's associated with good stories and talented people, and hopefully we'll be able to attract people to invest in that, says Greg.

I was wondering if other filmmakers are interested in working together with Big Bright Lights. Greg mentioned that they already did one co-production with another filmmaker called Ryan Turner from the US. Their work was called 'Smile'.

But in the UK there are a lot of people who want to do more but aren't sure about how to meet people or put themselves out there. It can seem hard. So Greg would like to help those people and maybe put them in touch with other like-minded people.

Some words about The Cannes Film Festival. Greg was there with his company Big Bright Lights. They had two films in the Short Film Corner there Greg‘s main short film that was at Cannes was 'Life's A Foreshore'. The other was one he made in 48 hours called 'Courgette Me Not'. It was more of a learning experience.So friends spent time meeting other filmmakers, attending film screenings, and special talks. And... Who wouldn‘t like to drink champagne and hang out with celebrities for a week?

Here is the link of 'Life’s A Foreshore':  http://www.vimeo.com/13821300/

Greg in Cannes

On the red carpet

Believe it or not, but as myself, I first noticed Greg not of his films, but because of his amazing lomo photos. Actually at the moment filmmaking is more interesting to me, he says. Of course I suffer the daily uncertainties of whether I am a filmmaker, a writer, or a photographer. So I try to do all 3. Photography is great. Because it can be spontaneous expression (or at least, it was before digital). But for now it is more of a hobby for me, Greg adds.

Click here to check out Greg’s photography:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/realartyone/

Any future plans? Definitely there are lots. Greg would  like to continue writing and making films. He is planning on making two more short films in the next few months, plus he has written two other scripts for friends who are directing. Greg is  working on a Sitcom with Matt, and he hopes to pitch that to TV Channels this year and hopefully get it made. Also he is writing a feature film comedy with a friend about Table Tennis. Of course all of these things are dependent on how the ones before go and whether people enjoy them.

My short film 'Mr. Mzuza' which I made last year is premiering next month so hopefully people will like that, he continues.

And then in other things, Greg would like to write novels. He has entered the Paris Literary Prize this year, and if he is shortlisted he will have to finish the novel by April.

My friend will also be editing the Lomography City Guide to London this year which will be great fun. 'Lomography' is a brand. They produce analogue vintage-style cameras and guides to cities. They are doing one for London this year which will include photos taken by customers and write ups of areas of London. Greg will be compiling everyone's submitted pieces and then probably passing it all off as his own work!

As for me, it was a pleasure to present you a young and very talented creator Greg Ash. Never stop, keep going and inspire people!

If you want more: http://gregash.wordpress.com/