I am originally from New Zealand where after completing a Horticulture Degree, I started working as a Professional Actor in Television, Immersive Location-based Theatre, and Radio. I also spent a brief period dabbling in Professional Set and Lighting Design and Rigging.

Working in-between acting jobs, as a Mental Health Community Support Worker and Carer I developed a passion for giving a creative voice to those who would not normally be given the opportunity to do so. As a result, for the last 25 years, I have developed and delivered creative training, confidence-building programmes and creative productions in the community for Adults and Young People in Schools, Homeless Hostels, Care Homes, Prisons, and Charities.

Now, as Physical Folk, we provide professional creative training and mentoring support for unemployed 16 to 24 year olds as new entrants into the Film/Media Industry, many of whom either have Autism or need Mental Health support. We cover all aspects of the Storytelling Journey both behind and in front of the camera from Initial Idea Creation to Post Production and Screening.

As a Certified Training Partner for Blackmagic Design in DaVinci Resolve software, I offer Professional Certification in Post Production (Film Editing/Colouring/Sound Design/Motion Graphics). I specialise in training beginners and self-starters to enable them to make their own films and digital experiences to tell their own stories. I also act as a Creative Co-Producer for select projects.

I am currently transitioning into XR and immersive storytelling, primarily with an interest in Inclusion, Mental Health, Autism, and Environmental Sustainability.

If you are interested in having a chat about what we do and explore any potential opportunities for collaboration, then you can email me at: lance@physicalfolk.org.uk

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Stay safe.

Lance

1. Blackmagic Design Certified Trainer

   Physical Folk · Oct 2017 - Present

2. Owner/Operator

   Physical Folk · Jan 2016 - Present

1. Certified Trainer Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve 18

   Blackmagic Design · Oct 2023 - Present

2. Certified Trainer DaVinci Resolve 18

   Blackmagic Design · Sep 2022 - Present

3. Certified Trainer DaVinci Resolve 17

   Blackmagic Design · Mar 2021 - Present

4. Certified Trainer Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve 17

   Blackmagic Design · Mar 2021 - Present

5. Certified Trainer Fusion Effects with DaVinci Resolve 17

   Blackmagic Design · Jul 2021 - Present

6. Certified Trainer Fairlight Audio Post with DaVinci Resolve 17

   Blackmagic Design · Aug 2021 - Present

7. Certified Trainer Editing with DaVinci Resolve 17

   Blackmagic Design · Sep 2021 - Present

8. Certified Trainer Intro to DaVinci Resolve 16

   Blackmagic Design · Oct 2019 - Present

9. How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries

   ScreenSkills Learning · Oct 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

10. Introduction to working in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Oct 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

11. Virtual Production Webinar series 2024 - 2025: Looking at Virtual Production Roles

    ScreenSkills · Oct 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

12. Discussing virtual production techniques used on House of the Dragon seasons 1 & 2

    ScreenSkills · Nov 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

13. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

14. Family tree

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

15. Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Oct 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

16. Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Oct 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

17. Virtual production case studies for high-end TV: Happy Valley 3 and Good Omens 2

    ScreenSkills · Oct 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

18. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Feb 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

19. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Feb 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

20. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jul 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

21. Production Unlocked: Pre-Production First Day: On Set

    ScreenSkills · Feb 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

22. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · May 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

23. Supporting neurodiverse trainees

    ScreenSkills · Jan 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

24. Effective practice in on-line learning

    ScreenSkills · Jan 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

25. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jul 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

26. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jul 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

27. Digital Cities Virtual - Are there 'TV' jobs in Games and Animation?

    ScreenSkills · Oct 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

28. Supporting trainees for whom English is a second or other language

    ScreenSkills · Nov 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

29. Workshop: Contributor consent - what you need to know

    ScreenSkills · Aug 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

30. Effective practice in on-line learning

    ScreenSkills · Nov 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

31. Blackmagic Design Certified Trainer DaVinci Resolve 15

    Blackmagic Design · Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

32. University Certificate in Public Health Public Health

    Canterbury Christchurch University · Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

33. Teaching Education

    Canterbury Christ Church University · Sep 2002 - Sep 2004

34. Diploma In Drama (Post Grad) Drama

    Auckland University · Jan 1993 - Mar 1994

35. Bachelor of Horticulture Horticulture

    Massey University · Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

• Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 16 Oct 2023

• Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 13 Oct 2023

• Introduction to mental health awareness at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 18 Jul 2022

• Tackling harassment and bullying at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 6 Jul 2020