Lucas Sinclair
Filmmaker
Company Cars in Action
Client: BMW
At the Company Cars in Action event at Millbrook Proving Ground, I led a talented team of photographers, videographers, editor, and sound recordist. We showcased BMW’s latest electric vehicles, capturing the experience from every angle. To elevate our coverage, we commissioned an original soundtrack and custom sound design, resulting in a polished final edit that truly embodied the event’s energy.
Role
Director/Producer
The Decision
Client: Marine Stewardship Council
This documentary chronicles Kepa Echevarria’s remarkable journey towards achieving certification as a sustainable fishery, a feat many deemed unattainable. ‘The Decision’ powerfully illustrates that in an era where global fish stocks are increasingly threatened by overfishing, the choice to disregard sustainability is one that our planet simply cannot afford. Commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council, this film sheds light on the myriad challenges fisheries encounter on their path to sustainability.
I had the privilege of co-producing and editing this documentary, filmed in the stunning Seychelles, with additional interviews conducted in the UK. Our approach included captivating animation, insightful narration, and an original score. This film proudly received a nomination for the Smiley Charity Film Award in 2024.
Role
Producer, Editor
Covering Traumatic Breaking News
Client: Headlines Network
I have produced a series of films that deliver essential resources and insights on mental health specifically tailored for journalists. This includes conducting in-person interviews, such as the one with broadcaster Dr Sian Williams, alongside remote discussions with various experts in the field.
Throughout the post-production phase, I collaborated closely with the client to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, while also partnering with an animator to visually articulate these insights and effectively direct viewers to additional resources.
Role
Director/Producer, Camera Op, Editor
Dagny Vs Bart: Cook-Off
Client: Marine Stewardship Council
This short cooking piece was commissioned during the Covid lockdown restrictions across Europe. Our team collaborated closely with the client to realise their creative vision, conceptualising an engaging cook-off between two chefs in separate kitchens to promote the use of sustainable fish at home. The pre-production phase involved meticulous scriptwriting, storyboarding, and briefing camera teams in Belgium and the Netherlands, enabling them to be remotely directed to bring this vision to fruition.
In post-production, I crafted a dynamic split-screen cooking video using the footage received, ensuring a captivating viewing experience.
Role
Director/Producer, Editor
BMW & Green Fleet EV Rally
Client: BMW
In another ambitious collaboration with BMW, I had the privilege of directing and producing a compelling short film that chronicles BMW’s pivotal role in the 2024 Green Fleet EV Rally. I orchestrated and remotely managed a skilled team of videographers, photographers, and drone operators to capture the essence of the rally over a thrilling day in the north of England. Following this, I then personally directed a second day of filming and photography, and provided additional drone coverage on a second day in the south of England. During post-production, I oversaw a team that produced a dynamic edit that seamlessly integrated an original soundtrack, intricate sound design, and captivating animation, all working together to craft a visually striking narrative.
Role
Director/Producer
Orībuoiru
A long-running collaborative project, this self-funded documentary was started in 2019 but production was paused due to Covid restrictions on international travel.
Exploring the unique and intriguing world of olive oil production, consumption and judging, this story has taken me to Italy, Spain, Greece and ultimately Japan to discover their love and uses for this traditionally Mediterranean product.
This is my most ambitious project to date, spanning multiple countries, hours of interviews in various languages and is currently in the post-production stage.
Role
Director/Producer, Editor
Everybody’s Talking
Client: Dutty Moonshine Big Band
This engaging and innovative music video drew inspiration from a variety of mixed media processes. Filmed in a single day, I co-directed a production that featured visual techniques such as duplications of our lead singer, match cuts, and whip pans. The editing process was intricately tied to capturing all of these elements on set. In post-production, we printed sets of individual frames, hand-drew animations, doodles, and scratches, reinserting them into the video while seamlessly integrating other motion graphics.
This project provided an exceptional opportunity to expand our creative boundaries and showcase our artistic capabilities.
Role
Director/Producer, Editor
The Long Game
Client: BBC Introducing & Slamboree
This project marks the beginning of my journey into the realm of filmmaking. It is a collaborative effort that intricately weaves together compelling B-roll footage and insightful interviews, captured over many years of festival perfomances and tours. Created in 2018 to align with the highly anticipated release of Slamboree’s debut album, this documentary received notable recognition on BBC Introducing. This endeavour provided my first opportunity to craft a compelling narrative from a diverse array of footage, presenting a creative challenge that I still view with pride.
Role
Director/Producer, Editor