I have edited a number of short films with a unique, creative style. I am, first and foremost, a story-teller who has a solid grip on the structure and grammar of narrative films.

LOKI’S GAME | Short Film Editor

 

A fusion of kinetic choreography with narrative storytelling starring Axel Nu and Andrew Lyle-Pinnock. Selected for the British Urban Film Festival in the 'Arthouse' category. A Supple Nam/Johan Nayar Film which was also edited by Johan Nayar.

Set in a urban environment, Loki, the God of Mischief, descends to play his games. He manifests himself in a human form during a fight between two men, portrayed by the talented Axel Nu & Andrew Lyle-Pinnock. Loki starts to change the dynamic of the fight from something aggressive to something more surreal. The film explores physical movement in through a unique lens with an equally distinctive soundtrack.

This is the first collaboration between Supple and Johan which is a visceral, visual and sonic experience. Supple has worked with many acts as a choreographer including names such as the Chemical Brothers. He met Johan through a mutual friend and they decided to co-direct a short film together. It fused Supple's choreography skills with a loosely narratives storyline. Loki's game is the result.

***Festivals and Awards***

BUFF - Official Selection (BAFTA Qualifying - and available on Apple TV) English Riviera Film Festival - Official Selection Small Wonders - An Exhibition of Tiny Arts and Film - Official Selection FilmFest by Rogue Dancer - Official Selection

Reviews:

https://www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2020/11/09/lokis-game-johan-nayar-on-the-action-dance-short/

Original Concept

The film began with a set of visions from Supple Nam which was adapted into a narrative structure by Johan Nayar. This creation of structure occurred both at the conceptual level as well as through the editing process.

 

 

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On the day of filming we had the brilliant Rory Moles adding smoothness to the shots with his steadicam.

   

 

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ONLINE ORDER | Editor

 

What does a party animal do during lockdown? Vincent (Luis David Rodriguez) starts to question the police state that saps his vital energy. He calls Sia (Karolina Kula) the girl he met on the last night before lockdown. What's the worst that could happen if you do break the rules?

**AWARDS & SELECTIONS** The Lift Off Sessions 2020 - Pinewood Studios Online Isolation Short Videos 2020 - Moscow Da Vinci International Film Festival (Official Selection) - Los Angeles

A short film about Lockdown, made under Lockdown conditions. Shot on iPhone in Barcelona, London and Bournemouth. With a haunting original score by Johan Nayar (a.k.a The Numinous) and beautifully shot by Daniel de Pasquale.

"Great work all round by Johan Nayar and his team. Very atmospheric and captured the strange and often surreal existence of a lockdown. Also, a nice twist at the end - an important element in short films that worked really well. Awesome job." - Theo Davies, director of Wish Man (2019) “Online Order” is a wonderful example of how creativity thrives within a set of constraints. In a world interconnected by the internet, it is possible for a cast and crew of four individuals from Poland, the United Kingdom and Venezuela to come together to produce a film shot entirely using bedrooms, living rooms and a roof. This project highlights humanity’s power to overcome any challenge and inclination, no matter the circumstances, to create.

Listen to the main song on the soundtrack here:

 

 

THE TROUBLE WITH GURUS

The idea for The Trouble with Gurus came during my time in Madrid. I met with a fellow filmmaker called Xavier Keogh, and we decided to write a short film with the resources we had available to us. We brought in two actors. Luis David Rodriguez and Flor Restom to play the roles of Sam and Sophia. And I played Guru Shak myself. This is the story we came up with.

***Awards***

We have also won ourselves an honourable mention at the the London Worldwide International Comedy Film Festival.

 

Behind the scenes

 

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Arriving at our beautiful bar location, El Goto Mato, for the shooting of #TheTroubleWithGurus

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With the amazing team of #TheTroubleWithGurus #shortfilm #comingsoon

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