Quentin Budworth: Award-Winning Lens-Based Artist

I am a versatile and accomplished lens-based artist, writer and professional musician. My work spans photography and filmmaking with a passion for visual storytelling. I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to every project. I am a virtuoso hurdy-gurdy player and multi-instrumentalist playing across genres, cultures and ages from medieval Spain to contemporary Scottish folk.

I am dedicated to creating engaging and impactful experiences that resonate with audiences. My mission is to promote participation in and enjoyment of the arts to the widest possible audience.

My Approach

Whether capturing the essence of a community, bringing historical narratives to life, or crafting compelling commercial content, I approach each project with a commitment to quality and innovation. I am a skilled communicator and collaborator, adept at leading teams or working as part of a larger creative ensemble. My background in education and coaching informs my ability to understand client needs and translate them into captivating visual narratives.

Areas of Expertise:

• Photography: Documentary, portrait, architectural, and fine art photography. I have a keen eye for detail and composition, producing images for major exhibitions, commissions, and editorial purposes. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other industry-standard software.
• Filmmaking: Scripting, directing, camera operation (experience with Sony, JVC, and Panasonic broadcast cameras), lighting, and editing (Sony Vegas and Final Cut). I have created documentaries, promotional videos, educational content, and animated films. My work has been commissioned by organisations such as the UK Film Council, the BBC, and the Arts Council.
• Digital Art: Experience in creating digital content for web, social media, and interactive platforms. I am well-versed in SEO, digital marketing, and web publishing.
• Social Media: I am adept at creating written, visual and video content to develop and promote engagement and love of place, people and nature. I have knowledge of and can use social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. I also have experience in campaigning on Green, Environmental and Social issues.

Technical Proficiency:

I work to broadcast and commercial standards across all aspects of my practice. My skills include:

• Video: Pre-visualisation, scripting, camera operation, lighting, directing, editing, audio editing, field recording, DVD authoring, and web encoding.
• Photography: Camera operation (Canon 5D and 7D), image editing, shoot directing, exhibition construction, and editorial photography.
• Audio: Field recording, editing, sweetening, sound design, and musical scoring.
• Computing: PC and Mac literate, proficient in word processing, web publishing, social media, blogging, podcasting, video and audio editing, and image manipulation.

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) History of Art
• MA Theatre & Film
• PGCE FE Communications
• Broadcast Camera Training (Screen Yorkshire/Cheeky Monkey)
• Short Film Directing (UK Film Council/Screen Yorkshire)
• Feature Film Writing/Script Development (UK Film Council/Screen Yorkshire)
• Accredited Coach (RD First)
• NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner
• Drawing (The Prince’s Drawing School)

Let’s Connect

I am always eager to discuss new projects and explore creative collaborations. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your vision and how my skills as a lens-based artist can help bring it to life: quentinbudworth@yahoo.com

Previous Clients

This is not an exhaustive list but it does show the range of clients and projects I have worked with.

• Arts Council UK: Creative Partnership Lead Artist, Project Manager and Documentary Filmmaker / Photographer.
• BBC: Pinpoint BBC BLAST Film, Learn Xpress animation films.
• UK Film Council: Show & Spell (scripted and directed short film).
• Renaissance Yorkshire: Science Films
• My Ancestors Were French: Filmmaker and musician for the project.
• Governed: Computer game app – sound design and score.

Arts & Culture Organizations:

• Musicport Festival & The Whitby Pavilion: Whitby Visual Arts Commission – Lead Artist.
• Freedom Festival: Commissioned “The Fight For Freedom” animated video art piece.
• Ferens Art Gallery: Connect-Create podcasts and the Changing Face of Hull project.
• Humber Mouth (Hull Literature Festival): Podcast production.
• Studio Eleven: Images of Hull exhibition.
• Hull Museums: Campaign Make An Impact initiative.
• Yorkshire Forward: Connect>Create – Fehrens Art Gallery podcast initiative.
• Arts Council England: Documentary for ‘New Artists at McMillan Nursery’.
• Public Sector & Community Organizations:
• Hull City Council/City of Culture: Hullywood Icons project
• Hull City Council: The Stranger’s Tale project.
• Larkin 25: Here photographic monograph, Larkin Educational Outreach Programme, Larkin With Toads.
• East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC): Land Train Driver, Casual Attendant, Casual (Front of House) The Spa Bridlington.
• Hull New Opportunities Fund: Documentary film.
• Hull Teenage Pregnancy Support Services: Corporate video, Opportunity Knocks video.
• British Library: Campaign Make An Impact initiative (with Hull Museums).
• Grimsby Life Academy: Pinpoint BBC BLAST Film.
• Educational Institutions:
• University of Hull: The Educators DVD for Aimhigher Parents and Children Project.
• University of Huddersfield: Creativity Films.
• Screen Yorkshire: Various training and film projects.
• The Higher Education Academy English Subject Centre: A Way With Words DVD production.
• Maybury Primary School: Year 2 Aliens / Year 3 Our World project.
• Willerby Carr Lane Primary School: Year 4 Thematic learning project (WW2 theme), Year 3 climate zones and weather theme, Year 5 ‘Changes’ Project.
• Archbishop Sentamu Academy: Films and media production for students.
• Headlands School/ Bridlington Sports College: Transitions videos.
• Chiltern Primary School: Boulevard To The Future science fiction films.
• David Lister Secondary School: BOOST (Bringing Out Our Special Talents) Lead Artist.
• Henry Cooper School: YOUNG ENTERPRISE TV show.
• Cottingham High School: Media Artist In Residence, BOOM Music Video Project.
• Newland High School: PHSE curriculum film.
• Various Primary Schools in Hull: Visiting filmmaker for Creative Partnerships, Hull, Learn Xpress animation films.