Filmmakers Profiles
The Two amigos • Because We didn’t have budget for Three
After running indie production company Chat Noir Productions Ltd. for over 15 years - Mark Ellingham and Daniel J. Fox decided it was time to shake things up a bit and the result was TstopGear. A one stop shop for filmmaking kit and tech reviews, filmmaker apparel and accessories.
Mark Ellingham
Lighting • art direction • After effects • graphics
Loves: My Wacom Tablet. Well organised bins. Comprehensive pre-production. AdobeCC.
Hates: Looming deadlines. Incomprehensible notes. AdobeCC.
Daniel J. Fox
Writing • directing • editing • cameras • lenses
Loves: Vintage lenses (especially zooms). Back light and bounced fill. Hand-held filming. In-camera effects.
Hates: Rolling Shutter. Kit lens. Plot induced stupidity.
Partners / Companies
Alongside running TstopGear, Mark and Dan run several other companies and organisations, all related to film and filmmaking. Click on the images below to visit the individual websites for more details.
Film Chester
Film Chester is an organisation made up of a modest number of volunteers who are dedicated to supporting the development of a burgeoning, vibrant and active Film community in Chester.
Chat Noir Productions Ltd.
Since 2003 Chat Noir Productions has offered creative film and animation service to clients around the world.
Lost in Castles
Producing documentary films bringing reconstructing castles back to life.