From Brian Fawcett’s frequently ravishing, atmospheric photography to Jools Scott’s tastefully sparse score and the immaculately faux-sloppy color washes on the interior walls of the protagonists’ country home, the film’s surfaces are lovingly tended.
Variety Magazine on Andrew Steggall’s Departure
Film Biography
Robin Robin (animated short) – Aardman Animations / Netflix (2021)
Departure (feature) – Motion Group Pictures (2016)
- Official Selection – London Film Festival 2015
- Official Selection – Palm Springs Film Festival 2016
The Great Escape (short) – Shelagh McLeod (2017)
- Official Selection – Rhode Island International Film Festival 2017
Pillars of Light (documentary) – Veronica Gardiner (2016)
- Winner – Fine Arts Film Festival, Santa Barbara 2016
Marilyn Myller (animated short) – Mikey Please (2013)
- Official Selection – Sundance Film Festival 2013
The Door (short) – Motion Group Pictures (2011)
- Official Selection – Warsaw Film Festival 2012
- “Bewitching score” Emelyne Godfrey, Times Literary Supplement (2012)
Sparrow (short) – Motion Group Pictures (2010)
Cycling Community Awards (corporate) – Transport for London (2008)
Off Beat (animated short) – Aardman Animations (2006)
Boxed In (animated short) – Will Becher (2002)
- ‘nominated for a BAFTA New Talent Award
“Extraordinary musical and lyrical skill..”
Oxford Handbook to Middleton on Vice (2012)
Theatre Biography
as composer:
Vice – libretto by Sue Curtis (jazz/jacobean musical) – Arcola & Soho Theatres (2010)
- Birkbeck Worshop (2014 – dir Rob Swain)
- “Extraordinary musical and lyrical skill..” Oxford Handbook to Middleton (2012)
Demon Lover – libretto by Sue Curtis (chamber opera) – Arcola Theatre (2011)
Goose – libretto by Sue Curtis (children’s musical)
Soho (working title) – libretto by Jools Scott & Sue Curtis (musical) – in development
as performer:
Jane Eyre – National Theatre / Bristol Old Vic Production 2015
There has been a lot of magnificent English choral music written in recent years – the work James MacMillan and the late John Tavener spring to mind – and I believe Jools Scott’s work is in keeping with the very best of this. His is a name we will be hearing a lot of in the future and the spontaneous standing ovation was richly deserved.
Fine Times Recorder review of The Cool Web
Choral Music Biography
The Cool Web : A Robert Graves Oratorio – Graves’ poems arranged by Sue Curtis
- Bath Abbey (2014) – Endymion, Philharmonia Voices, Edward Grint (baritone), Robin O’Neill (conductor)
- Wimbledon International Music Festival (2017) – Philharmonia Orchestra, Sonoro, Edward Grint (baritone), Robin O’Neill (conductor)
- Flanders Remembers concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral (2018) – Flanders Symphony Orchestra, St. Paul’s Cathedral Consort and Choristers, Edward Grint (baritone), Dirk Brosse (conductor)
And There Was Light : A Christmas Oratorio – traditional Christmas carols, 2 carols with words by Sue Curtis, narration from King James Bible
- Bath Abbey (2016) – Bath Abbey Choir, The Bristol Ensemble, Tim Delap (narrator), conducted by Shean Bowers
When The War Came – a song cycle with narrator, ensemble and children’s choir following 5 friends and their journey through the First World War
- Bath Abbey (2018) – Bath Abbey Schools Programme, The Bristol Ensemble, Jon Monie (narrator), conducted by Shean Bowers
Stardust – a musical journey for children’s choir, chamber orchestra and narrator commissioned by Voices for Life. Written to help kids deal with the emotional traumas left behind after Covid 19 and the lockdowns.
- Bath Abbey (2021) Voices for Life Choir, The Bristol Ensemble, Jon Monie (narrator), Shean Bowers (conductor)
- Bath Abbey 2022 – Voices for Life Choir, The Bristol Ensemble, Jon Monie (narrator), Nigel Bevan
Written On Water – A history of Bath Abbey and the Sacred Spring. Words and narrative by Sue Curtis
- Bath Abbey (2017) – 200+ kids from Bath Abbey Schools Singing Programme, Bristol Ensemble, Jon Monie (narrator), conducted by Greg Hallam
Extraordinary Creatures – libretto by Sue Curtis
- Bath Abbey / Liverpool Cathedral (2015)
- Commissioned by Shean Bowers, director of The Melody Makers of Bath Abbey
Music Of The Spheres – libretto by Sue Curtis
- Commissioned by Shean Bowers, director of The Melody Makers of Bath Abbey
So Long Ago One Christmas Morn – words by Ben Prance
- Bach Choir Carol Competition Winner (1997)
- 2 performances directed by Sir David Willcocks in the Royal Albert Hall
Album Discography
‘Open Doors’ – Beth Porter & The Availables (2014)
‘Josephine’ – Jools Scott (post-production 2016)
‘Fireside Carols’ – The Golden Eggs (2009)
‘Moonshine’ – The Duckworths (2007)
“Best, most peaceful bed time story of the year”
The Independent on my Sea Of Tranquilty production (2009).
Audio-Book Biography
Sea of Tranquillity – Mark Haddon (2009)
10 Little Rubber Ducks – Eric Carle (2009)
Splat the Cat – Rob Scotton (2009)
Corduroy Mansions – Alexander McCall Smith (2008)
- Serialised in The Daily Telegraph over 100 days
Video Game Biography
Du Lac and Fey : Dance of Death – Salix Games (2019)
Sid Meier’s ‘Rail Roads’ – Feral Interactive (2012)
Achievements
The Door – music recorded by the Brodsky Quartet at Air, London
Celebration Fanfare – Performed in Purcell Room during Festival of Youth (1996)
Fanfare for St Paul – Commissioned by John Scott for Sherborne Abbey organ recital (1998)
The Disablists DMC UK Champions – arranged big band for winning routine (2007)
‘Happy Birthday to You’ – YouTube video has accumulated 1,843,277 views
St. Paul‘s Cathedral – Sang Once In Royal David City solo from Whispering Gallery (1992)
If You Care – Composed & recorded first pop song in a professional Soho studio aged 12
Education
