Below is a list of diverse productions I have been involved in, encompassing short films, documentaries, music videos, and more.
MAIN PRODUCTIONS
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LADY AT NUMBER 16 (Short Film, 2022)
Directed, Written & Edited by James Newhook Based on the tale by Dale Jarvis, "Lady at Number 16" tells the story of two sailors in the 1800s that help a young lady back into her mansion. They return a few hours later to realize that their night was not all that it had seemed, and it may have had a more sinister twist than expected. |
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THE LITTLE CHURCH THAT COULD (Documentary, 2022)
Directed & Edited by James Newhook Amidst a mostly Catholic community, a small tiny Anglican church offers more to the community of Placentia than people may think, and holds many connections and history to the rest of the world. |
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GIFT FROM ABOVE (Short Film, 2021)
Directed, Written & Edited by James Newhook Based on the true story from Marion Counsel, when all hope was lost and with no one else to ask, a silk parachute falls from the sky almost as if it was a gift from above, being the answer one family was looking for. |
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ANOTHER MAN'S TREASURE (Documentary)
Directed & Edited by James Newhook The story of a historic top hat's journey of salvation after years of neglect now memorialized forever in a new home. |
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LOCKDOWN (Short Film)
Directed & Edited by James Newhook A man stuck inside his house during a worldwide lockdown starts to lose not just his friends, but also his sanity. |
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INTO THE UNKNOWN (Short Film)
Shot & Edited by James Newhook A vlogger with an aspiration to conquer a difficult hike encounters a dark secret after a mysterious man offers him help. |
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THE FEATHER (Short Film)
Directed & Edited by James Newhook A man recounts to a friend a series of dreams in which he travels through time with the aid of a feather. Created for the Atlantic Canada 48 Hour Film Project. |
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ASSOCIATED CREDITS
Below are some of the short films, documentaries and music videos that I have helped create.
FILMS
Party Monster
Yearning for the confidence to give his crush a New Year's kiss, Riley takes pills with unpredictable side effects.
(4 Minutes, 12 Seconds) Horror Short (2023) L-Wing Productions Directed by Eric Elliott Will Simms Written by Eric Elliott Will Simms Vincent Bartlett Sean Lawton James Newhook Ashley Neary Tyler O'Dea Oliver Quinton Luke Wheaton Starring Vincent Bartlett as Riley Luke Wheaton as Wes Ashley Neary as Morgan Sean Lawton as The Drug Dealer Mitch Marsh as The Monster Director of Photography James Newhook Editor James Newhook Assistant Director Tyler O'Dea Sound Recordist Hollie Barrett Gaffer/Still Photographer Oliver Quinton Additional Photography Eric Elliott Assistant Editors Sean Lawton Eric Elliott Will Simms Craft Services Emily Neary Makeup/Special Effects/Wardrobe Mitch Marsh Special Thanks BruceM8 Devang Donda bbno$ Emily Neary Charles Newhook Tyler O'Dea 
The Big Day
Hugh writes a letter to his wife while he prepares for his day. (2 Minutes, 28 Seconds) Drama Short (2023) Travis Noftall Directed by Travis Noftall Written by Travis Noftall Starring Eric Elliott as Hugh Nyah Williams as Hugh's Wife Camera Matthew Fitzgerald Editor James Newhook Ian Murray First Assistant Director Grip/Lighting Russell O'Brien Wardrobe Nyah Williams 
The Webber
An independent investigative journalist is on a mission to solve a string of strange deaths occurring in the forests of Western Newfoundland. What was once thought to be animal attacks is now being studied a little closer and just may be murders carried out by the mythical creature of provincial folklore, the Webber.
(20 Minutes, approx.) Mystery Short (2021) CNA Films Directed by John McKinnon Written by Andrew Musgrave Donovan Johnson Starring Dahlia Waller as Amelia Wright Saralynn Langer as Victoria Flynn James Squires as Jamey Snook Michael Fenwick as Russell Jones Donovan Johnson as The Webber John McKinnon as Voice on Phone Marcus J. Smith as Police Officer #1 Ben Power as Campfire Kid #1 Donovan Johnson as Campfire Kid #2 James Newhook as Police Officer #2/Campfire Kid #3 Harshdeep Singh as Ambulance Driver Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Editor James Newhook Art Director Donovan Johnson Assistant Director James Newhook Cinematography Peter Buckle Camera Operator Harshdeep Singh Camera Assistant Nick Duncan Gaffer Joshua Smith Grip Marcus J. Smith Assistant Editor Ben Power Colourist Harshdeep Singh Compositor Donovan Johnson Sound Mixer/Dialogue Editor Andrew Conrad Boom Operator/Foley Artist Ben Power Foley Artist Marcus J. Smith Music Design Joshua Smith Trailer
The Bottle
A young man recounts a disturbing dream to his therapist.
(3 Minutes, 37 Seconds) Thriller Short (2022) Torquenti Directed by Andrew Musgrave Written by Andrew Musgrave Starring Ben Power as Man James Newhook as Shadow Andrew Musgrave as Therapist Producer Andrew Musgrave Editor Andrew Musgrave Music Andrew Musgrave Director of Photography Mimi Uchendu Sound Mixer Megan Joy Boom Operator Michael F. Jackman Script Supervisor James Newhook Special Thanks Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell 
Spider-Man: Back To Basics
As tensions between mankind and the mutants begin to rise, Spider-Man discovers that the sinister Green Goblin has a hand in the escalating conflict.
(1 Hour, 27 Minutes, 58 Seconds) Action Feature (2023) TheLonelySpider Directed by Eric Elliott Written by Eric Elliott Starring Eric Elliott as Peter Parker/Spider-Man Emma Beach as Gwen Stacy Noah Perchard as Harry Osborn Colin Baker as Matt Murdock/Daredevil Bob Winsor as Norman Osborn Mitch Marsh as Wolverine/Green Goblin Daniel Bailey as Curt Connors Kevin Noseworthy as Otto Octavius Becca Bartlett as Mary Jane Watson Liam O'Mara as Eddie Brock Erich Leutz as Foggy Nelson David Hervol as Senator Robert Kelly Adam Burke as Quentin Beck/Mysterio Ronan Doss as Frederick Foswell Rob O'Dwyer as Green Gobin/The Lizard (voice) Devang Donda as Hank McCoy Jesse Harris as The Lizzard Editor Eric Elliott Original Scores Composed by Adrian Moreno Camera Department Daniel Bailey Colin Baker Myles Mayo James Newhook Noah Perchard Visual Effects Aadith Lyer Nate McInnes Nero Omar Peyton Shane Adrian Yee Zeem Stunt/Fight Choreographers Colin Baker Seth Foley Casting Eric Elliott Costumers Brian Detrick Eric Elliott Jesse Harris Mitch Marsh Ben Tilley Trailer
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When Books Fly
A lonely man is chilling one Halloween Night when he is disturbed by a mysterious phenomenon in his bookshelf.
(3 Minutes, 6 Seconds) Horror Short (2024) L-Wing Productions Directed by Avalon James Devin Gillespie Screenplay Michela Scolamiero Devin Gillespie Avalon James Story Eric Elliott Devin Gillespie Hannah Goodson Jared Hiscock Ashley Neary Tyler O'Dea Oliver Quinton Will Simms Luke Wheaton Starring Oliver Quinton as Willis Hannah Goodson as The Monster Directors of Photography Eric Elliott Will Simms Picture Editor Hannah Goodson First Assistant Director Michela Scolamiero Practical Effects Department Eric Elliott Hannah Goodson Michela Scolamiero Practical Effects Coordinator Oliver Quinton Gaffer James Newhook Best Electric Eric Thomas "A" Camera Operators Will Simms Luke Wheaton "B" Camera Operator Eric Elliott Sound Mixer Jared Hiscock Boom Operator Sean Lawton Script Supervisor Ashley Neary Best Boy Finn Elliott Special Thanks Raymond Campbell Joan Elliott Kirk Elliott Awards
ding
As police investigate the brutal murder of two young men, they watch what events transpired the night before on the victim's "Ding" camera. (1 Minute, 23 Seconds) Horror Short (2023) Directed by Eric Elliott Written by Eric Elliott Starring Devang Donda as Kyle/Doppelgänger Cinematography Eric Elliott James Newhook Editor James Newhook 
The Pinch
A young university student, bored at work, finds herself at a crossroads. One way leads to a prestigious, but expensive, master's program in finance. Another way leads straight back to her current dead-end job. A third way involves a charming, flirtatious stranger who recognizes her from school. All in all, a strange night to get robbed.
(22 Minutes, approx.) Crime Short (2022) CNA Films Directed by John McKinnon Written by Andrew Musgrave Starring Phoebe Gill as Heather Lauren Gillingham as Alex Michael Fenwick as Mr. Owens Eric White as Scott Devang Donda as Customer Emma Hewitt as Francine Trudy Lake-Mullins as 911 Operator Mimi Uchendu as Reporter's V.O. Michael F. Jackman as Kato Kaelin Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Director of Photography/Camera Operator Charles Pye-Strowbridge Swing Nick Duncan Assistant Camera James Newhook Key Grip Mimi Uchendu Gaffer Will Vargas Second Unit Camera Halen Pittman Ben Power Mimi Uchendu Editor Will Vargas Compositor James Newhook Editorial Supervisors Peter Buckle John McKinnon Colourist Nick Duncan Assistant Editors Halen Pittman Mimi Uchendu Art Direction/Costume Designer Ben Power Set Designer/Set Dressing Ben Power First Assistant Director Andrew Musgrave Set Construction Nick Duncan Michael F. Jackman James Newhook Halen Pittman Mimi Uchendu Will Vargas Sound Supervision Keith Bonnell Sound Mixer/ADR Artist Halen Pittman Boom Operator/Dialogue Editor Michael F. Jackman Foley/Sound Designer Charles Pye-Strowbridge Music Editor Ben Power Location Manager Keith Bonnell Transportation Coordinators Keith Bonnell Peter Buckle John McKinnon Trailer
The Backroom
A fresh out of college nervous wreck tries to find a job only to find herself hunted by her new boss, trapped in an endless office room and no one believes what actually happened to her.
(9 Minutes, 8 Seconds) Thriller Short (2021) CNA Films Directed by Donovan Johnson Written by Donovan Johnson Starring Meaghan Brianna as Daisy Aaron Dawe as Ryan Janae Greene as Erika Donovan Johnson as Alex Luke Thibeau as Masion Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Editor Donovan Johnson Cinematography Andrew Conrad Assistant Camera Ben Power Gaffer Joshua Smith Grip Harshdeep Singh Best Boy Marcus J. Smith Sound Mixer Nick Duncan Boom Operator James Newhook Artwork Laine Skinner Special Thanks Christian House 
Wrath of the Wolverine
After a student is killed at the X-Mansion, Wolverine sets out to find the people responsible.
(16 Minutes, 20 Seconds) Action Short (2023) TheLonelySpider Directed by Travis Noftall Written by Eric Elliott Travis Noftall Starring Mitch Marsh as Logan Howlett/Wolverine Rafe Stevenson as Scott Summers/Cyclops Travis Noftall as Reverend Stryker Rob O'Dwyer as Supreme Pontiff (voice) Producers Eric Elliott Editor Eric Elliott Cinematography Travis Noftall Camera Department Eric Elliott Christian Heffernan James Newhook Travis Noftall Liam O'Mara Rafe Stevenson Norah Veinott Visual Effects/Sound Designer Sean Bichimer Makeup/Special Effects/Costumes Mitch Marsh Trailer
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Growing
In a near-future plagued by devastating heat, a woman is gifted a mysterious package that can help her withstand the heat.
(4 Minutes, 26 Seconds) Short (2025) I Heart Beeno Directed by Romi Robinson Written by Romi Robinson Starring Melissa Barnes as Young Woman Sean Lawton as Good Seed Employee #1 Joy Abraham as Good Seed Employee #2 Producers Romi Robinson Adrian Newhook Editor Christian Heffernan Music Lauren Rogers Director of Photography James Newhook First Assistant Camera Jason Sheppard Second Assistant Camera Joy Abraham Lighting Zac Green Assistant Director James Newhook Script Supervisor Melissa Barnes Transport Fatima Santin-Zelaya Good Seed Flyer Designer Adrian Newhook Special Thanks Raymond Campbell Laura Churchill Mallory Clarke Kerry Gamberg Xavier Georges Brad Gover Natalia Hennelly Chuck Herriott Nicholas Hiscock Luke Merdsoy Tamara Segura Allison Short Ben Smith 
How To Ghostbust a Bathroom
Concerned about a ghost potentially lurking in the bathroom, a laboratory intern hires a ghost-hunting influencer to take care of the situation.
(3 Minutes, 49 Seconds) Comedy Short (2024) I Heart Beeno Directed by Romi Robinson Screenplay by Adrian Newhook Starring Devin Gillespie as Caleb Jordan Hunter as Jeffrey Kiera Gillespie as Ghost Producer Romi Robinson Director of Photography James Newhook Editor Adrian Newhook Script Supervisor Mary Anna Duggan Lighting Nancy Gillespie Production Assistant Melissa Barnes Stand-In Romi Robinson Transport Raymond Campbell Special Thanks Mallory Fisher Xavier Georges Natanlia Hennelly Tamara Segura Allison Short Ben Smith Selections
Smith Sound Film Festival 2024 🇨🇦 Official Selection FOGFEST Horror Film Festival 2024 🇨🇦 Official Selection 
Mask of My Own Face
Dr. Sasha Williams works for SCP, the shadowy organization that collects anomalies. One such anomaly that finds her desk is SCP-035, a sentient talking mask.
(16 Minutes, approx.) Mystery Short (2022) CNA Films Directed by Nick Duncan Written by Nick Duncan Starring Emma Hewitt as Dr. Sasha Williams Andrew Musgrave as Dr. Nathan Hennery Nick Duncan as SCP-035/Uiseann Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Cinematography Ben Power Assistant Camera Will Vargas Gaffer Michael F. Jackman Key Grip Andrew Musgrave Swing Mimi Uchendu Editor Nick Duncan Assistant Director James Newhook Sound Mixer Charles Pye-Strowbridge Boom Operator Halen Pittman 
Interview
Years after their breakup, a documentary filmmaker turns his camera on his ex-girlfriend for a candid interview about her life after him.
(2 Minutes, 43 Seconds) Romance Short (2023) I Heart Beeno Directed by Romi Robinson Written by Romi Robinson Starring Romi Robinson as Evie Liam O'Mara as James Producer Romi Robinson Editors James Newhook Romi Robinson Music Stephen Letnes Camera Ben Power Sound James Newhook Special Thanks Mallory Clarke Brad Gover Nicholas Hiscock Allison Short 
Le Boulon
A man shunned by his friends and family tries to make amends with them.
(11 Minutes, approx.) Drama Short (2022) Fenwickstudio Directed by Michael Fenwick Written by Michael Fenwick Starring Joseph Benoit as Jos Dwight Cornect as Sebastien Claire Gaddes as Caroline Sarah Rowe as Femme Nixon Woods as Enfant Michael Fenwick as Ti-Corn Editor Michael Fenwick Music Ti-Garçon Director of Photography David Downton Assistant Camera Marcus J. Smith Lighting Joshua Smith Drone Michael Fenwick Makeup/Hair Hollie Barrett Location Sound Hollie Barrett Andrew Musgrave James Newhook Sound Mixer Adam Foran Assistant Director Daniel Shears Colourist/Finishing Editor Steve Cook Craft Rae Miller Special Thanks (Merci) Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Laura Churchill Steve Cook Jerry Etienne Catherine Fenwick Sandra Jesso Voncie Renouf Kevin T. Landry Awards
Court-métrage réalisé dans le carde de L'édition fiction 2021 🇨🇦 Mention spéciale (Course des régions) 🏆 |
MUSIC VIDEOS
Port-Aux-Poutines - Chapeau
The official music video for Port-Aux-Poutine's "Chapeau"
(3 Minutes, 31 Seconds) Music Video (2025) Directed by Eric Elliott Starring Axel Belgarde Jenna Maloney Adrian House Ian Gerow Bradley Myrick Laura Penney Emily Powell Eli Racansky Emma Bridgeman Shot by Eric Elliott James Newhook Edited by Eric Elliott Lyrics & Music Axel Belgarde 
Rum Ragged - 1949
Music Video (2024)
Opera on the Avalon (4 Minutes, 59 Seconds) Directed by Roger Maunder Starring Rum Ragged Amelia Curran Producer Cheryl Hickman Editor Roger Maunder Director of Photography Roger Maunder Main Camera/Drone Roger Maunder Camera B/Portraits Daivd Howells Camera C James Newhook Makeup Artist Sheilagh McGrory Head of Wardrobe Keith Roberts Production Assistant Kate Stenson |
Miranda and Peter MacDonald - Out From St. Leonard's
Music Video (2024)
Opera on the Avalon (5 Minutes) Directed by Roger Maunder Starring Peter Andrew Macdonald Miranca McDonald Mcaleigh Butler Producer Cheryl Hickman Editor Maïka Hearson Director of Photography Roger Maunder Cinematography David Howells Dru Kennedy Additional Camera James Newhook Portraits David Howells Key Makeup Artist Sheilagh McGrory Costume Designer/Head of Wardrobe Keith Roberts Production Assistant Kate Stenson Production Coordinator Watler Noseworthy |
BruceM8 - So Cold
A man in a wolf mask chases down BruceM8, but as it turns out, he may be closer to Bruce than expected.
(3 Minutes, 34 Seconds) Music Video (2022) Directed by Ben Power Starring BruceM8 SammyPrince as The Wolfman Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Editor Ben Power Cinematography Ben Power James Newhook Harshdeep Singh Assistant Camera Mimi Uchendu Gaffer Will Vargas Grip Charles Pye-Strowbridge Generator Operator Marus J. Smith Assistant Director Nick Duncan Playback Operator Michael J. Smith Foley Arist Ben Power Production Assistant Andrew Musgrave 
Petty Harbour Bait Skiff - Meghan Herder
Music Video (2024)
Opera on the Avalon (4 Minutes, 34 Seconds) Directed by Roger Maunder Starring Meghan Herder Producer Cheryl Hickman Editor Brad Tuck Director of Photography/Drone Roger Maunder Cinematography David Howells Dru Kennedy Additional Camera James Newhook Portraits David Howells Key Makeup Artist Sheilagh McGrory Costume Designer/Head of Wardrobe Keith Roberts Production Assistant Kate Stenson Production Coordinator Walter Noseworthy |
DOCUMENTARIES AND COMMERCIALS
The Power of Music - Darrell's Story
Ben Power interviews his father, Darrell Power of Great Big Sea, and asks what it was like on the road, being away from his family, and how being in one of the most memorable Newfoundland bands shaped his life.
(12 Minutes, 35 Seconds) Documentary Short (2022) CNA Films Directed by Ben Power Featuring Darrell Power Sandra Goobie Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Editor Ben Power Cinematography Ben Power James Newhook Additional Footage Provided by Séan McCann Andrew Musgrave Special Thanks Great Big Sea |
The Pinch - Behind The Scenes
A behind-the-scenes documentary following the production of CNA's "The Pinch (2022)."
(11 Minutes, 21 Seconds) Documentary Short (2022) Torquenti CNA FIlms Directed by Andrew Musgrave Featuring Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell John McKinnon Charles Pye-Strowbridge James Newhook Will Vargas Mimi Uchendu Nick Duncan Michael F. Jackman Halen Pittman Ben Power Andrew Musgrave Lauren Gillingham Phoebe Gill Jim Parsons Eric White Michael Fenwick Devang Donda Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Editor Andrew Musgrave Footage Provided by Keith Bonnell Michael F. Jackman John McKinnon Andrew Musgrave James Newhook Ben Power Will Vargas |
CNA - Digital Filmmaking - Noir Commercial
A detective pins down a murder suspect using the final clue, only if he can remember his line in the script.
(1 Minute, 22 Seconds) Commercial (2022) CNA Films Directed by Peter Buckle Written by Andrew Musgrave Starring Evan Butler as Zachary Mary Hynes as Suzanne John McKinnon as The Detective Eric White as Richard Producers Peter Buckle Keith Bonnell Editor Will Vargas Music Andrew Musgrave Art Direction Ben Power Director of Photography Charles Pye-Strowbridge First Assistant Camera James Newhook Camera Operators Andrew Musgrave Will Vargas Ben Power Swing Nick Duncan Key Grip Mimi Uchendu Sound Supervisor Keith Bonnell Sound Mixer Halen Pittman Boom Operator Michael F. Jackman Special Thanks Royal Canadian Legion Stephenville |
FREELANCE/CONTRACT WORK
I am also available for contract work. Below is a list of some videos that I have helped produce.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Here are a few of the volunteer positions I've held.
Brain Food Studios
Coach
Brain Food Studios is a not-for-profit organization that provides filmmaking programs for youth. I am involved with the planning and execution of teaching various film related topics such as lighting, cinematography, sound, editing and script writing to young children in the St. John's area.
Brain Food Studios is a not-for-profit organization that provides filmmaking programs for youth. I am involved with the planning and execution of teaching various film related topics such as lighting, cinematography, sound, editing and script writing to young children in the St. John's area.
Bay St. George Sick Kids Telethon 2022
Camera Operator/Video Switcher
I was a camera operator and a live video switcher for the 2022 Bay St. George Sick Kids Telethon, supporting families and children requiring travel accommodations to the Janeway in St. John's or other necessary facilities.
I was a camera operator and a live video switcher for the 2022 Bay St. George Sick Kids Telethon, supporting families and children requiring travel accommodations to the Janeway in St. John's or other necessary facilities.
Bay St. George MAAD Canada Annual Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance 2021
Co-Video Editor
The Bay St. George MAAD Canada Annual Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance is a yearly candlelight vigil dedicated to honouring those who have been killed or injured by impaired drivers in the Bay St. George area.
The Bay St. George MAAD Canada Annual Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance is a yearly candlelight vigil dedicated to honouring those who have been killed or injured by impaired drivers in the Bay St. George area.
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